Columnists

Youth Unemployment In A Rebased Economy By Chido Onumah
A few days after the figures of Nigeria’s rebased GDP were made public last week, The Punch newspaper carried a very frightening front page story about a young unemployed Nigerian, Sunday...
Okonjonomics Or When a Finance Minister Turns Money-Doubler By Ogaga Ifowodo
I couldn’t help it. As soon as the new figures conjured by Dr Okonjo-Iweala out of Nigeria’s “rebased” Gross Domestic Product exercise came out, I shouted abracadabra! Then I...
The Giant In The Dark By Sonala Olumhense
Last June at the International Conference Centre in Abuja, the Nigerian government launched its Presidential Mid-term Report to celebrate its achievements since 2011. 
What Does The “North” Want? (Part 2) By Chido Onumah
This piece is not a response to the “North’s” position on the National Conference. I believe every individual or group has the right to respond to the conference as they deem...
The Revenge of the Teachers’ Children By Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo
What do Okey Ndibe, Pius Adesanmi, Peregrino Brimah and Omoyele Sowore have in common? They are all children of teachers.
The Chicken Before The Egg By Hannatu Musawa
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? The answer to this age-old conundrum had baffled scientists and riddle lovers for centuries. The challenge has always come from the fact that a chicken can...

Cartoons

Documents

Commentary

Another Look At Nigeria By Emeka Asinugo, KSC
I have been making an attempt to understand the social and political conditions in which Nigerian citizens in Nigeria find themselves today, the extreme violations of lives and property by terrorists...
Gabriel Garcia Marquez: Farewell To The Magic...
Gone, the Magic Muse of Aracataca. In a manner similar to his wondrous tales, I can see him levitating towards the skies, a pen in one hand, a trumpet in the other, a rueful smile on his face. For...
Governor Oshiomole And Assessment Of Edo State...
There is one thing I like about the governor of Edo state right from when he was the leader of the Nigerian labour congress(NLC) till now he is the number one man in Edo state,he is fearless. This is...
Jonathan's Derision For Decency! By Rotimi...
For anyone who has closely followed Nigeria's political trend in the last five years, there is a lot to be gleaned from the intrigues and the execrable villainy that governance has become.
Where Are The Sons And Daughters Of Nigeria?
ABSTRACT: Nigeria has been plagued with immense violence, which has spread like a deadly virus all over the country. Militancy in the south, kidnapping in the east, terrorism in the north, and armed...

Interviews

PUNCH Newspaper Interview : I Was Chased Out Of...
When did you retire and how are you spending your time now? I retired from the federal civil service in June 2009, and since my retirement, I have been working in the farm. I am a farmer as well as a...
The Making Of My New Book - An Interview With...
The book, Yoruba Elites and Ethnic Politics In Nigeria: Obafemi Awolowo And Corporate Agency, will be presented to the public in Lagos on 17 April. Its author, Wale Adebanwi, Associate Professor at...
VANGUARD Newspaper Interview : This National...
We are in the process of another constitution making.  If you agree, what’s your take on the arrangement? Let me correct the impression that we are in the process of another constitution...

Letters

Jail For Gays: An Insane Legislation That Murders...
In a strong word, I condemn the Nigerian government, The National Assembly and President for the inhumane and insane legislation criminalizing the right of people to choose the sexual orientation...
LETTER : Before It Is Too Late By Dotun Oloko
We have had cause to exchange correspondence on a matter related to our beloved country. On that occasion it was because of your international reputation and position as Finance Minister. I am now...
FOI: Request For Information On Ejigbo-Idimu Road
Dear Sir : Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC) is a coalition of over hundred and fifty Anti Corruption organizations whose primary aim is to constructively combat corruption vigorously...

Press Releases

It Is Dangerous To Politicize National Security...
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) is concerned about the attempt to insinuate that APC Governors boycotted the Thursday meeting of the National Security Council. For the avoidance of doubt, we...
Boko Haram Attacks; No More Excuses - CDRP
A leading human rights group in Nigeria, the Committee for Democracy and Rights of the People(CDRP) has  condemned in strongest term the recent bombing and kidnapping of innocent citizens and...
EFCC Press Release: Suspected Fraudster Arraigned...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday March 17, 2014 arraigned one Funsho Babatunde Oladimeji before Justice Kudirat Jose of the Lagos High Court, Ikeja on a 3-count charge...
EFCC Press Release: EFCC Arraigns Suspected...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on April 14, 2014 arraigned duo of Isiyaku Ibrahim and Alhaji Mallam Usman Hussain before Justice Fatu Riman of the Federal  High Court,...
On The Unresolved Murder Of Mr. Eze Okoro By...
Network on Police Reform in Nigeria (NOPRIN) is a network of 46 civil society organisations spread across Nigeria and committed to promoting police accountability and respect for human rights. It was...

Reports

The Sad Story Of The Imagbon Community
It is a tale of two cities, and a tale of mis-perceptions. One city is rich and well off and healthy, while the other city is dirt poor, with residents dying from the food, poor services, and even...
How NNPC Illegally Diverted $20 Billion From The...
I am pleased to stand before you and present a summary of my latest submission on this subject. The submission itself is about 20 pages long with 30 Appendices, providing documentary backing for all...
Waivers Fraud : Punch Newspaper Rips Okonjo-...
What do you do when you find yourself in a slimy hole?  Wisdom dictates that you stop digging. But for Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, this...