Opinion

Cry for Nigeria, not Afghanistan

In the case of Nigeria, we may live in denial, but the reason Boko Haram thrive in some parts of Northern Nigeria is because of the tacit support from the locals.

Lies, damned lies about Afghanistan

Led by the Mujahideen, mostly from the rocky countryside and with support from the West, Afghans fought the Soviets like mad.

Can we expunge ‘Northerner, Southerner’ from Nigerian lexicon?

Whatever does not amplify the unity of Nigeria ossifies disharmony; so, should be discarded.

Preparing for Nigeria’s future security challenges?

States can rise to these challenges by taking each security challenge in its peculiarity and refraining from the use of a blanket approach in dealing with each problem.

The city where motorbikes are celebrated

You cannot know people’s financial status or educational status by their use of motorcycle or otherwise.

Africa needs more than US military aid to defeat terror

A lack of hope is the chief recruiting sergeant for the continent’s new brand of terrorism.

Are we fair to the Igbos?

Often times, we have heard Nigerian proximate political actors argue about rotational presidency as a panacea to perceived political marginalisation.

Top five lies about Buhari that won’t go away

And a probe of PTF, which he headed, showed that he squandered N135 billion.

Why not scrap local government elections?

The federal electoral body should be in charge of elections into the LGAs or a new federal body should be created for it, which should be truly independent.
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