Politics

Nigeria on the Brink: Is a Parliamentary System the Answer?

Nigeria is facing a political crisis that requires immediate action. Though the country returned to civilian rule in 1999, the democracy has been in name only. The two main political parties are driven by an unquenchable thirst for power and wealth. This explains why politicians constantly shift between the parties and collude with foreign powers […]

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On the Killing of Two Catholic Priests by Islamist Terrorists in Nigeria

I extend my sincere condolences to the Govt and people of Benue State, the Mbalom community, and especially the Bishop, priests and members of the St Ignatius’ Catholic Church, whose premises was the unfortunate venue of the heinous killings of worshippers and two priests by gunmen.This latest assault on innocent persons is particularly despicable. Violating

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President Muhammadu Buhari’s Boko Haram Delusion

  It was Christmas Eve last year when I saw the BBC headline “Nigeria Boko Haram: Militants ‘technically defeated’- Buhari”. What immediately came to mind was George W. Bush’s “Mission Accomplished” banner. I was taken aback by this headline because the media reports prior to this day gave no indications that Boko Haram had been

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