Tag: Opinion

  • 2019 And  Borno’s Political Boko Haram

    2019 And Borno’s Political Boko Haram

    Global experts on terrorism have some new tasks on their hands, which they must devote time and energies to critically dissect in Nigeria. It is the emerging images of a psycho-political dimension and manifestations of operations with semblance of the defeated deadly Islamic sect, Boko Haram terrorism in Borno state and environs, in Nigeria’s Northeast…

  • Buratai: Diary Of  A Workaholic‎

    Buratai: Diary Of A Workaholic‎

    To render selfless and rewarding public service in Nigeria or elsewhere is not something akin to a simple nursery rhyme pupils recite in class sessions. It requires time and commitment; it needs energy, self-depravity, discipline, determination, inspiration and undiluted focus on goals and targets as well as vigorous pursuit of the targets. An American retired…

  • Boko Haram And Sen. Kyari’s  Meaningless Phobia

    Boko Haram And Sen. Kyari’s Meaningless Phobia

    Our own Distinguished Senator Abubakar Shaib Kyari is one Nigerian representative gripped by the fear of Boko Haram insurgency. He represents us the good people of Borno North senatorial district in the National Assembly (NASS). The only snag is that his fears are unfounded and the alarm he is mouthing all over the place is…

  • The Gang up of failed Ministers and the Illusion of Grandeur

    The Gang up of failed Ministers and the Illusion of Grandeur

    There couldn’t have been anything more absurd, a gathering of ministers who in their time failed to deliver on key programmes of their administration and were summarily sacked from office. But in Nigeria, anything is possible as people no longer feel ashamed over the consequences of their actions. In trying to understand the motive for…

  • US Child-Soldiers Hoopla And Nigeria’s CJTF

    US Child-Soldiers Hoopla And Nigeria’s CJTF

    By Kolawole Anthony The all-powerful United States of America (USA) is a bundle of contradictions. It goofs so childishly and owes no one any apology . It is sensitive and alive in protecting the dignity of nationals of other countries in the globe, but in the haze pathetically forget in extending same to their own…

  • Boko Haram: A Business Empire Demystified?

    Boko Haram: A Business Empire Demystified?

    By Richards Murphy Let me ask Nigerians these pertinent questions. When security agents arrest suspected Boko Haram terrorists and find in their possession dangerous and high-caliber guns and bombs, does it strike anything in anybody? Or what do people think each time soldiers raid terrorists hideouts /caves and recover materials for the manufacture of lethal…

  • Buratai’s Lethal Blow On Terrorists Remnants

    Buratai’s Lethal Blow On Terrorists Remnants

    By: Gabriel Onoja In every institution, changes are necessary from time to time in order to reposition the organization to meet its targets, mandate and emerging challenges. A clear-headed leadership ensures fresh hands with new ideas, are injected into a system for perfect service delivery. Fresh puzzles, sometimes require new hands and ideas to demystify…

  • JAMB and Africa’s place in global ICT revolution

    JAMB and Africa’s place in global ICT revolution

    By: IO Clement One of Africa’s most talked-about ICT success stories in the education sector is the adoption of Computer Based Test (CBT) for entrance examination into tertiary schools organized by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, a Nigerian examination body with a core mandate to conduct Matriculation Examination for entry into all Universities, Polytechnics…

  • Buhari’s letter: Creating a Constitutional crisis where there is none

    Buhari’s letter: Creating a Constitutional crisis where there is none

    By: Faeren Kuanum Terrence The wordings of the letter conveying President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to travel to the Uk for medical treatment has sparked a controversy. From fears that the president may sneak out of the country without informing the National Assembly, the emanating issue after the president has observed all the processes for him…

  • ASUU’s Mindless Attacks On Oloyed-Led JAMB

    ASUU’s Mindless Attacks On Oloyed-Led JAMB

    By Moses Agwu The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has somehow managed to take time off churning out half-baked graduates as it savages the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) over reported failings in the mock test scheduled by the examination body. Its angst has nothing to do with the glitches that were caught…