We must fight graft with all our might – Braithwaite
Below are the reflections of Dr Tunji Braithwaite, 82, lawyer, Second Republic Presidential candidate and founder of the Nigerian Advance Party They tell us we are now the biggest country in Africa but...
View ArticleWe must discourage divisive policies – Ezeife
FORMER governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife in this interview said at 55, the Federal Government should discourage every attitude capable of dividing Nigeria. As Nigeria celebrates its...
View ArticleNigeria@55: Lack of focus, good leadership dragged Nigeria backward – Etiebet
Chief Don Etiebet, former Minister of Petroleum and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), believes lack of good leadership and focus are the reasons Nigeria is still...
View ArticleNigeria@55: Rekindled Hopes, By Emeka Anyaoku
For people of my age group, we should mark rather than celebrate this independence anniversary because of nostalgic recollections of the exciting hopes we had for the country at independence on October...
View ArticleECONOMY: Need for fiscal federalism, others
The post independence economy of Nigeria seemed to be moving in the right direction with the regions taking charge of their resources. The economy was at par with countries like Indonesia, Malaysia,...
View ArticleNigeria@55: Change expected in health
FORTUNES of the nation’s health sector have slumped following long years of decay and decadence, and there is no doubt that a repositioning is overdue. The transformation to a sector that gives reason...
View ArticlePolicing Nigeria: The challenges
GENERALLY speaking, it is beyond doubt that the security situation in Nigeria today is still worrisome. People are still cautious about moving freely within the country, even in broad daylight. The...
View ArticleNigeria@55: I’m worried, unhappy but optimistic – Osoba
Former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Segun Osoba, in this chat, shares his thoughts on the state of nation, where we missed the mark and the way forward. The post Nigeria@55: I’m worried,...
View ArticleIrresponsibility of Nigerian politicians dragged us backward – Mohammed
Second Republic lawmaker, Dr Junaid Mohammed, in this interview said the waywardness and irresponsibility of the Nigerian political class dragged Nigeria backward. He also said for Nigeria to make...
View ArticleNigeria @55: Prologue: Still groping in the dark
One of the enduring topics of debate over Nigeria’s nationhood is the question: was Nigeria’s amalgamation a mistake? In 1914, Sir Frederick Lugard amalgamated the Colony of Lagos and the Protectorate...
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