Opinion Corner

Christmas season is that time of the year when citizens of a state look forward to the state government giving out gifts by way of decisions, pronouncements or acts that bring economic succor to some groups of people, if not all. It is a time when state governments invite their own children to Christmas parties and take substantial gifts to …

By Michael Eboh After many glorious years of enjoying the benefits of a robust and high crude oil price, the Nigerian economy is currently teetering on the edge of depression, mainly due to faulty planning and the short-sightedness of the country’s leadership. Nigeria’s current economic woes was primarily kick-started by the petroleum sector, which was and is still the major …

In 2016, for the first time in the history of Nigeria, the price of one of the nation’s staple food (rice), like other commodities shot over the bar and placed many homes in jeopardy and tension. With the price of rice incredibly rising to between N21, 000 and N22, 000 per bag, unlike previously when the commodity was sold between …

By The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Between hotels, parties and traveling during the upcoming holiday season, you may encounter bed bugs. While bites from these pests can cause itching, they are not known to spread disease. Hosting a holiday party? Skip putting your guests’ coats on your bed. Instead, make room in the front closet to mitigate a potential problem. …

Most Nigerians who brave the stormy seas and unfriendly deserts have lost hope in an economic system that is characterized by poor governance, poor income, unemployment, insecurity, corruption, humanitarian crisis, increasing poverty, which has led to a high surge of migration. Despite the risk involved, there is high patronage of human traffickers (who charge unimaginable amounts) who lure or assist …

Even though Article 25 (c) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, (to which Nigeria and 166 other countries are party) provides the rights and opportunity of citizens to: “have access, on general terms of equality, to public service in their country,” yet these constitutional provisions have not been effectively utilized to curb the huge threat, onslaught, and …

By Azuka Onwuka Since last week’s visit of former President Goodluck Jonathan to Sokoto and the tumultuous welcome given to him by the crowd, many people have been toying with the idea of a Jonathan presidential comeback in 2019. Jonathan had visited Sokoto to commiserate with the people, especially the Dasuki family, on the death of their former Sultan, Alhaji …

Nigeria is yet to rise above ethnic bickering and agree for a peaceful coexistence. Many do not see themselves as Nigerians and continue to advocate for their ethnic Nation. It is an irony that those who need Nigeria the most are advocating for its demise, example Biafran and the so-called Niger-Delta Republics. Chronologically, the ethnic groups who need Nigeria the …

The kidnap of over 200 school girls in Chibok since two years, some of whom have been released, was one of several incidents that took the sail off the winds of the ship of the Goodluck Jonathan administration. According to a Vanguard newspaper report, it is estimated that no fewer than 20,000 lives were lost, while 2.1 million out of …

Recent reports as well indicate that human beings are raping animals into the bargain! In 2013, the Central Hospital, Benin, in Edo State, recorded more than 80 cases of rape between March and mid-October. In 2014, 51 minors were sexually abused in Enugu State between April and August while a serial rapist was arrested in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, for allegedly …