Nigeria

A freely discussed nation is a well-resolved nation. Therefore, an un-discussed nation is an un-resolved nation that has no business with peace. Since January 1914, when Nigeria was created by Britain, several fundamental ethno-religious issues have been acting to tear the country apart.

KANO AS AN ANCIENT TRADING CITY

The war appears almost won and almost lost. For months on end, advocates and opponents of amnesty for members of the Boko Haram sect have made strong submissions to press their case.

As an academic and activist, engaging in frank and uncomfortable discussions about topical issues is a part of my everyday existence.

The tragedy of the Nigerian political class is multi-dimensional. They are greedy, dubious and desperate. They are gullible almost to the point of nincompoopery.

We are vehemently opposed to the planned drone attacks by the United States’ military on terror groups in Nigeria, while we equally oppose the maiming of lives and properties by the terror groups themselves.

Goodluck Ebele Jonathan comes across as a very humane, compassionate and calm person. He is always quick to brandish his less privileged upbringing as a unique selling point to anyone who cares to listen. However, he often portrays himself in public as someone who is hardly on top of his game.

INTRODUCTION, BY SABELLA OGBOBODE ABIDDE

When the controversial Central Bank Governor of Nigeria Mallam Sanusi Lamido took his habitual goofs a step further by insulting the intelligence of the Nigerian masses at the Second Annual Capital Market Committee Retreat in Warri, Delta State, last week by stating that ‘at least 50 per cent of