How to Fix Nigeria: The Nigerian Conundrum 09/28/08 There is too high level of hypocrisy, insincerity and lack of integrity in the practice of our politics at the present time. Until an acceptable code of values with sanctions and punishment clearly spelt out evolves as the guidepost to our politics neither the fruits of education nor that of economic development can become available to the mass of our people. Poverty will continue to hold the society hostage.
How to Fix Nigeria: The Economy 09/28/08 What has come to the fore actually is why the success in macroeconomic stability has not significantly promoted micro economic activities, especially in Nigeria . Is the source of macro stability as important as the stability itself?
Preface to Cover: Silence of the Drums 09/28/08 We need to fix Nigeria: its energy, economy, its politics, its health, its education, its agriculture, its national security, its endemic corruption and the Niger Delta
How to Fix Nigeria: The Judiciary 09/28/08 The Judiciary occupies a very important, significant and strategic position in every society. A good, independent, upright and incorruptible Judiciary precipitates happiness and orderliness of the society. It is the bastion of the world’s hope as it offers a formidable panacea to the plight, quandary and predicament of the down trodden masses
How to Fix Nigeria: Corruption 09/28/08 It is not a bad idea to include anti-corruption as part of the curriculum in primary and secondary schools in Nigeria, so that our children can grow up hating the menace by nature. They should be taught why it is wrong to bend the rules to favour those who do not deserve the favour and the effect on the overall society
How to Fix Nigeria: Health 09/28/08 The National Health Policy has all it takes to effect a creditable fix in the health sector. It prescribes a three-tier health structure for Nigeria, with primary health care, PHC, including refined traditional medicine as the foundation, secondary health care, SHC, also known as general hospitals the supporting pillars, and tertiary health care, THC, consisting of teaching and specialty hospitals the apex
The Gaffe on Yar’Adua 09/22/08 False news report that President Umaru Yar’Adua would resign leads to the closure of Channels Television
Sacked by the Katsina Mafia 09/14/08 Babagana Kingibe loses battle for influence at the presidency with his sack as secretary to the government of the federation last week
How to Fix Nigeria: The Electoral Process 09/28/08 Nigeria needs to overcome electoral challenges for the people and their leaders to be united in the common cause of nation building. This is why overcoming the problems of 2007 is preparing Nigeria for the future it deserves
How to Fix Nigeria: Education 09/28/08 Fixing education is tantamount to fixing Nigeria. This is why one sees a misplacement of priorities in President Yar’ Adua’s 7-point agenda, where education is ranked FOURTH. Education should have been given a pride of place because the other components of the agenda require education to be accomplished
Still at War with Itself 09/22/08 The Lagos State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, is going into the council election, a badly disunited front
Keep Your Mouth Shut 09/28/08 Political appointees and staff at the presidency take oath of secrecy in compliance with presidential directive
Now, the Biggest Of Them All 09/28/08 All is now set for the Supreme Court to hear the appeal against the Presidential Election Tribunal’s judgement upholding the election of Umaru Yar’Adua as president in the 2007 election
Docked for Marrying 86 Wives 09/22/08 Muhammed Bello Masaba, the man who has 86 wives, is now arraigned in a Minna Sharia Court
More Trouble For Ex-Minister 09/22/08 Babalola Borishade, former minister of aviation, arraigned again over frauds committed during his tenure
The Pains of The Disabled 09/14/08 For persons with physical disability in Nigeria, access to public buildings, banks’ premises in particular, still poses a lot of problem
On Their Way Out of Lagos 09/14/08 The use of motorcycles as means of public transportation may soon be banned in Lagos State
Fresh Issues over David Mark’s Senate Seat 09/28/08 Usman Abubakar, the opponent of David Mark in the 2007 contest for the Benue South Senatorial seat accuses Jos Appeal Court judge of doing a hatchet job
BOI Building Goes Down in Style 09/28/08 It was a scene to behold as the 18 storey Bank of Industry building was recently brought down in 10 Seconds
In from the Cold 09/28/08 Prophet T.B. Joshua re-unites a young girl abandoned in 1996 at the age of nine over witchcraft allegations with her mother
South Africa After Mbeki 09/28/08 Thabo Mbeki’s exit as president of South Africa causes a quake which is now threatening unity in the African National Congress, ANC
Pakistan's Tale Of Tears 09/28/08 Terrorists attack popular hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, leaving behind tears and tales of woe
It’s a Ding-dong Affair 09/22/08 Presidential campaigns in the United States enter critical stages with the McCain and Obama camps trading accusations
A Courageous Step, But… 09/28/08 The decision of the Lagos State government to boost tourism by acquiring a Sunborn Yacht Hotel is applauded as a courageous move, but tourism experts doubt whether Nigeria is ripe for it
Divestment By Stealth 09/28/08 Chevron Oil Nigeria Plc workers accuse Chevron Corporation of adopting various tricks to divest 60 percent shares in its Nigerian subsidiary in order to deny them benefits and severance packages
No Cause for Worry 09/22/08 Nigeria’s economic managers map out strategies to contain any adverse effect that could spill over from the lingering financial crisis in the United States of America
Wielding the Axe 09/22/08 In its efforts to sanitise the capital market and halt the slide in share prices, the Nigerian Stock Exchange delist 28 companies
First of Its Kind 09/22/08 Chivita Limited introduces Tetra Pak packaged mineral water into the Nigerian market
A Festering Wound 09/14/08 The removal of Adebisi Omoyeni as managing director of Wema Bank PLC may not bring peace to the troubled bank as the Independent Shareholders Association and Omoyeni have challenged the Central Bank's action in court
Trailed by Controversy 09/28/08 The decision of the House of Representatives Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation to hold a public hearing on a matter that is already in court is raising eyebrows
UBA Savers Smile 09/28/08 Twelve customers emerge winners of the first set of draws in the UBA PLC Grand Slam promotion
How We Relate With Host Communities 09/22/08 The oil industry in Nigeria has long been dominated by the multi nationals. In recent times, however, indigenous companies have taken the bull by the horn, with their entry into the capital-intensive venture. One of such indigenous companies is Emerald Energy Services Limited. Unlike the multinational oil companies, Emerald Energy Services Limited is at home with its host communities. In this interview, Jude Amaefule, a petroleum engineer and chief executive officer of the company, tells Sebastine Obasi, senior staff writer, the strategies employed by Emerald to maintain a harmonious relationship with the host communities and the challenges facing indigenous oil companies in Nigeria. Excerpts:
The Message from the Creeks This Time 09/28/08 Degema Local Government in Rivers State has proved that the Niger Delta creeks are not about militants only but sport stars too
A House of Intrigues, Back-stabbing 09/28/08 Two members of the Big Brother Africa 3 reality show fall victim of the intrigues and back-stabbing in the House
The Return of "The Hawk" 09/22/08 Yomi Bankole, a past star table tennis player, returns to the game from prison
A University’s Determination to Excel 09/28/08 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria is determined to overcome its problems of inadequate funding to become one of the world’s best academic institutions
Nigerians, Come Out, Help ABU 09/28/08 Shehu Usman Abdulllahi, vice-chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has never hidden his determination to leave the university better than he met it. Since May 25, 2004 when he assumed the position of helmsman of the institution, Abdullahi has brought a lot of positive changes to the university. But the 57-year-old veterinary surgeon is not fulfilled yet. In this interview with Kenneth Oboko, assistant special projects manager, Abdullahi talks about the challenges
Sunset for a Star Broadcaster 09/28/08 Yinka Craig, ace sports commentator and television programmes anchor loses battle against cancer
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