OPINION
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917Africa: One Hand Cannot Clap
At present, the three major countries of Africa – Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt – are facing various challenges. In Nigeria, the...
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Renewed Struggle for Independence
Another struggle for Nigeria’s independence is afoot. The one that ended in 1960 was for political (or, some say, flag) independence. Now...
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988‘The Buck Stops Here’
Several issues have been calling for the attention of President Muhammadu Buhari in recent times. Of the six or seven issues I’ve...
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1.4KUnbundling Nigeria
The list of Nigerians calling for a restructuring of the country is growing. On Thursday, another big fish swam into [he was...
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928From Agatu to Ketu, Terror Unlimited
While on a fact-finding mission to Benue State on Thursday, inspector-general of police Solomon Arase convened a meeting to hear from “Fulani...
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1.2KLegislators for War
Many expected the Nigerian Senate to commit harakiri last week by suspending Senator Kabiru Marafa of Zamfara Central district from the red...
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875Whose Budget Is Before the National Assembly?
asks OSITA OGBU – A lot has been said and written on the 2016 budget currently before the National Assembly. There is...
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964An Economy Explained
Almost everyone is talking about the economy. In beer parlours, motor parks and conference halls, the conversation centres on the prospects of...
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1.0KThe Dollar Hunt
By this year’s end, I expect Nigeria’s foreign exchange hawkers to sell a dollar for more than N500. If oil price fails...
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1.0KOne Decade, One Trouble
Though seldom superstitious, I have not stopped wondering why Nigeria has suffered a misfortune in every “year 6” since its independence. My...