OPINION
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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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969From 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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916Whose 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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1.0KAn 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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1.1KThe 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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1.1KOne 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...
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1.1KTaming Our Addiction to Forex
When, last week, some of my brothers – mainly importers of goods from China, Dubai and western Europe – confronted me with...
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991Taxes in Tough Times
Nobody likes to pay any tax. It is especially so in a country where public funds are not accounted for. Yet, there...
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1.2KAgony of Chibok Parents
Until now, I didn’t believe any representative of the Nigerian government would raise their voice during a conversation with parents of the...