Letters

Though some Nigerians have expressed scepticism that a National Conference at this time would be tantamount to a waste of time and financial resources, others have described it as a …

To conquer Boko Haram, the military and the federal government should adopt new tactics. My suggestion to the federal government is to evacuate all the villagers to the cities in …

Despite the fact that our extant electoral laws frowned at early electioneering campaign, our political leaders, both ruling and opposition at the national level, have been very busy with indirect …

Awunah Terwase In Makurdi, Benue State capital, we are still in darkness. Who should we blamed – the Benue State government, the Federal Government or the new investors? Let me …

I have been searching my soul for answers to why a group of faceless criminals should take lives even of the innocent and young Nigerians as if they are doing …

The commercial on Lonart, a brand of artemether/lumefantrine combination made by the Indian company Bliss Gvs Pharma Ltd and marketed in Nigeria by Greenlife Pharmaceuticals never ceases to amuse me. …

The disdain that some of our politicians have for the people exhibited in anti-people policies like fuel scarcity in the midst of abundant crude oil, suffocating economic policies, lack of …

As a student, I still have the fear of tomorrow after graduation if one could get a job or die while searching for non-existing vacancy. In fact as many have …

All across the country, a revolution in agriculture is taking place.  Under the Jonathan administration, agriculture has seen a new day. In Kogi State, over 7,000 hectares of rice have …

When will Nigerians learn that the people governing this country do not care or love the citizens? In this time and age where recruitment can be done via the internet, …

Several newspapers recently published controversial remarks by Senator Ahmad Maccido, in which he appeared to cast aspersions against the respected traditional institutions, especially the Sultanate.  It was unexpected of a …

I do not know whether the writer was right or wrong when he said “say nothing but good of the dead”. But I do know that the likes of such …

Nigeria is undoubtedly a country with great promise. On account of her favourable weather conditions and rich supply of natural resources, Nigeria was once described by a good friend of …

I wish to observe on the Yoruba leaders of thoughts meeting held in Ibadan in Thursday February 27, on the issue of the agenda to be pursued by the Yoruba …

We woke up in Lagos, Saturday March 15 just like any other day, believing we will have a peaceful day. As early morning joggers moved towards the National Stadium Surulere, …

If injuries are now the credentials one needs to acquire before getting a job in Nigeria, I believe I qualify. I was at the National Stadium Abuja to participate in …

We are saddened by the shameful and avoidable loss of innocent lives that characterized the recent recruitment drive by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). Coming on the heels of myriads …

With ten aircraft in the presidential fleet one would have thought no top public officer in urgent need of air transport would have recourse to chartered aircraft. But nothing is …

Sam Nda-Isaiah’s starting block is FOR GOD AND COUNTRY. On the pedestal of the All Progressives Congress, APC, this pharmacist, newspaper columnist and publisher of Leadership Group of Newspapers, is …

It is disappointing and indeed distressing making life unbearable through unending road blocks by soldiers in Warri and environs.  The roads mostly affected are Osubi, Agbarho, Oviorie junction, Orerokpe junction …

Nigerians will never forget in a hurry the recruitment exercise into various cadres of the Nigerian Immigration Services held Saturday March 15 at various designated centres throughout the country. At …

“One thing that is dear to Nigerians is the Ajaokuta Steel Complex and until we revive that complex, we cannot talk about Vision 20:2020. This is because for you to …

Since last weekend, follo-wing his order on some half a million hapless Nigerians to assemble at numerous stadia across the country so he could test them for a handful of …

Regrettably job seekers in Nigeria died over the weekend trying to secure appointment with the Nigerian Immigration Service. This did not have to happen! Where there are high levels of …

Living in a failed state slowly desensitizes you to tragedy and the gravity of loss of life. Human beings with families, hopes, dreams, and fully formed personalities become mere numbers …