Between peace, conflict and human progress
In many ways, paradoxes mark our quest as humans. We are frightened of the trauma of war and speak romantically of peace. But we desire prosperity and…
Misrecognised terrorist activities in Nigeria
Thinking with You Niyi Akinnaso [email protected] The focus on Boko Haram as the terrorist group to fight and defeat has led the Federal Government to misdiagnose,…
Ndigbo: Between political leadership and native strategic advantage
Steve Orji Ndigbo may have been possibly characterised as the “weeping” ethnic group of the Nigeria tripod. It is for their unrelenting outcry of “marginalisation” in a…
Ambode: Off key note in a melodious verse
Friday Musings with Ayo Olukotun [email protected], 07055841236 For Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, whom this writer has commended on previous occasions for edifying governance strides, the last fortnight…
Why Trump will not ignore Libya
In the fight against terrorism, America needs to invest time and attention in a consolidated settlement and unity plan for Libya but unfortunately, the latter has remained…
FIFTY YEARS OF BIAFRA
Anthony Akinola. The Nigerian Civil War broke out soon after the Republic of Biafra was declared in May 1967 and ended very early in 1970, the year…
Buhari: A mid-term report
Ayo Olukotun “If you have eaten, don’t talk. If you are eating, don’t talk. If you are hoping to be invited to eat, don’t talk. The Emir…
Bad politicians and military coupists
Thursday with Abimbola Adelakun; [email protected] Since the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, hinted that some soldiers were in cahoots with politicians – his warning was…