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

Life's Worth & A Bomb Too Many By M.B.O...
With sorrow etched on the faces of survivors, the flow of tears and blood was clearly visible, as mangled body parts littered the bomb cratered area. This calculated onslaught was a diabolic attack...
Interpreters Of Maladies By Bayo Oluwasanmi
Two truths are indispensable to leaders. First, they will be criticized. Second, criticism always changes the leader. Unhappy people tend to attack the point person. As a leader, how do you respond...
Nigeria Has No Business With Poverty
The vast availability of human and natural resources in Nigeria is enough to shut the door permanently against poverty, but ironically, the reverse is the case. Nigeria is currently gripped by...
The Stealing Is Killing! The Cabal Must Go Now...
Nigeria 2014 is scoring the highest number of violent related deaths of any nation in the entire world, including those embroiled in full war. The state of insecurity and criminality has reached...
Ukpabio And Witch Hunting In The UK
Nigeria's notorious witch hunter, 'Lady Apostle' Helen Ukpabio brought her campaign to London last week. The theme of the event was ''Season for Disconnection from All Spiritual...

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

Groups Condemn The Nyanya Killings And The...
The Women Arise for Change Initiatives and the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Center (WARDC) in a statement jointly signed by the Leaders of the two groups; Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin and Dr...
A Complaint Of Unlawful Arrest/Hostage Taking Of...
Network on Police Reform in Nigeria (NOPRIN) has received information today (15/04/14) about the 'Proxy Arrest' - amounting to hostage taking- of one Mr. Owoh Nicholas by operatives from the...
EFCC Press Release: EFCC Arraigns School...
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, today April 15, 2014, arraigned one Dr. George Odabi along with his company, Deo Gratias International School Limited, Abuja before Justice Peter...
EFCC Press Release: EFCC Arraigns Scammer For...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday April 15, 2014, arraigned one Adagun Moshood Olalekan before Justice O. A Taiwo of the Lagos High Court, Igbosere, on a 17-count charge...
Bomb Blast: PDP Stop The Blame Game - CNPP
We join Nigerians in extending our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families from the unfortunate Nyanya Bomb Blast and pray for the quick recovery of the wounded and repose of the soul of the...

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...