WATER, E NO GET ENEMY
In this piece Fr Abraham Saumam analyses the legend, Fela Kuti's song "water e no get enemy" even as he brings to the fore the utmost significance/ Symbolism of water to mankind and how humanity can leverage on the need for water as a model...
OPINION:
Taraba State of General Danjuma’s Dream
Williams Ayooso
By this time, next year, Damian Dodo would be warming up for his swearing in as the Executive Governor of Taraba State.
That is, if the dream of our General TY Danjuma cruises into the form of reality. He would take over from Senator...
THE FALLACY IN GOVERNOR ORTOM’S WISDOM
By Williams Ayooso
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has demonstrated unequal concern for the plight of his people in the state. He has been unequivocal in engaging the presidency on the pastoral regulations and policies, even as he is unrelenting in accusing...
10th NASS: time to halt Yari and his transactional allies
By Andrew Tyowase
The 10th National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will be proclaimed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu next week and consequently an inauguration of the two chambers shall follow. The major item on the special-order paper will...
Is adultery lawful in Tiv Land?
What the world needs to know about Tiv People
and their Wives (BY S.T. HON, SAN, FCIArb.)
It has taken me more than a decade to make up my mind on writing this article, knowing the passion it is likely to generate, no thanks to...
IN THE NORTH, SCANDALS SELL MORE THAN INSURGENCY
BY CHRISTIANA BABAYO
That news resonated round the globe and there were millions of tweets all talking about the scandal, now whether that was true or not, no one cares but one would wonder why it is such a big deal when this...
GOV FINTIRI, IN THE EYEBALL OF ANARCHY
By Israel Aliah
Few months ago, Councilors, representing the 15 council wards in Michika LGC of Adamawa State, were given a beating of their lives. Victims of the operation includes Hon. Bitrus Pagwe leader of the legislative council, Hon. Somalia Yohanna and Hon. Lassafi...
OPINION: AT 64, IS THERE ANYTHING TO JUSTIFY THE HOPES OF INDEPENDENCE?
By Daniel Mtindiga
Every October 1st calls for celebration because it commemorates the day which Nigeria got independence and the struggles of our forebears but this particular one is a call for sober reflection and serious prayers. How can...
Nigeria needs a ‘green new deal’: Here is how to get it
By Johnathan M Feldman and Anthony Bature
“A functioning, robust democracy requires a healthy educated, participatory followership, and an educated, morally grounded leadership” — Chinua Achebe
The Barriers to Community Wealth
In the opening quote, Achebe shows how mobilisation of the...
Dr Agbu Kefas’ position, not an enviable one
By Williams Ayooso
History has again spread the wings of its fortunes. This time, it is smiling benignly to the face of Dr Agbu Kefas. He was sworn in a week ago as the executive Governor of Taraba State. When history reviews itself,...