The future of Africa’s youth

In 1800, the world had 1 billion people. Today we have 8.2 billion people on the planet. Although that population is still growing, the rate at which it is happening is decreasing. We will have a population of 10 billion by 2050. The slower population growth rate is because women Continue Reading

An anatomy of parliamentary sexploits

Twenty-twenty-five has not been easy on Nigerians. The economy has looked far from bright; the weather has been suffocating; and cost of living has been stubbornly oppressive. With rising massacres in the Middle Belt, and Borno State in the north-east apparently losing ground to the nihilism of Boko Haram terror, Continue Reading

Abdullahi Sule’s governance model

It was at the 13th anniversary and awards ceremony of Verbatim Magazine held recently at Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, that I developed a virile interest on the personality of Engr. Abdullahi Sule, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State. I became fascinated by his firm grip and masterful dissection of Continue Reading

Presidential monologue

Good morning, Mr President. I wish you the best of the new week. This morning, I bring to your notice the new naira note denominations, namely, 5,000 and 10,000. The issue has reared its ugly head in the media recently. The issue that gained attention in the new media was Continue Reading

Justice or interest of the stronger?

There appears a re-awakened zeal by leaders in Africa to grill some of the universal concepts that guide economic, social and political action. Observed weaknesses of these concepts, especially their inability to approximate their real essence are some of the issues that reinforce the desirability for such inquisition. Of late, Continue Reading

If Fubara must return

Those who are hoping that the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, will be reinstated at the expiration of his six months suspension may have to think again. Their hope for his return may end up as a pipe dream if calculated and determined steps are not taken to Continue Reading