Columnists

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...
Power, Uninterrupted By Okey Ndibe
No, I didn’t mean to tease you, dear reader. I didn’t want to leave the impression that Nigeria has magically realized its dream for regular, uninterrupted (electric) power. That...

Cartoons

Documents

Commentary

National Security: Nigeria’s Military Being...
Corruption and gross, malicious ineptitude of the fourth republic has taken its toll on the Nigerian security department, the last remaining, touted vestige of decency in the nation. It can no longer...
Nigerians Neck-Deep In Corruption And Sins And...
I cannot think of any nation with more contradictions and religious hypocrisy than Nigeria at this moment. Every store front is a Church. You can find little mosques and prayer grounds for Muslims...
Nigeria Industrialization And The New National...
The new policy initiative of the federal government on local manufacturing of cars look well intended but the basic fundamentals were left out particularly on the proposed implementation of the new...
Jonathan: How Many More Would Have To Die? By...
Senator Ahmed Zannah authoritatively told the BBC last week that over 135 civilians were killed by the terror group, Boko Haram in three separate attacks in North-East Nigeria. Also Amnesty...
The Nigeria Economic Growth: Much Ado About...
Nothing betrayed the primitive state of the Nigerian nation more than the scandalous incident of Mar 15  2014 14 involving thousands of traumatized citizens in a deathly struggle for the...

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

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...
Security Challenges: President Jonathan Summons...
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has summoned members of the National Security Council to a meeting tomorrow at the Presidential Villa against the backdrop of recent events and developments in the...
INEC Has Not Suspended Constituency Delineation
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not suspended the plan for constituency delineation, contrary to claims by Daily Trust in its editorial today, Wednesday, April 16th, 2014.

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...