By government admission, some of the 150 private jets in Nigeria are used to ferry more than passengers; they are being used to fly huge sums of money out of[...]
There is a joke about a morgue attendant who had gotten so used to seeing dead bodies that one day, he came to work to find a supposedly dead body[...]
“Our total commitment to good governance, electoral reform and the fight against corruption would be pursued with greater vigour . . . we must enshrine the best standards in our[...]
The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Europe is the European arm of a global Nigerian Diaspora Network. Established in 2000 and registered a year later in England and Wales under[...]
A brand new car has a wonderful feel about it – the drive, scent, satisfaction and self-assurance it gives the driver and passengers is unmatched. Unfortunately, except for government officials,[...]
How many people have paused to reflect on the frustration of millions of Nigerians who have no idea where and when their next meals will come from? Can one truly[...]
About a month ago, I came across this interview by the senator representing Kano Central, Senator Basheer Garba Mohammed. In the interview, he justified his introduction of a bill that seeks to[...]
In the run-up to last year’s presidential election, President Goodluck Jonathan made a campaign trip to the South-west to seek support and votes. In classic Jonathanian fashion, the moment he[...]
Issues is a new NT series in which academics and policy experts write on their areas of expertise. If you would like to contribute to the series send an email to Olumide (his[...]
The figures are staggering when one reviews the profile of President Goodluck Jonathan on Facebook after a year, over half a million likes and comments, over 300 statuses and a keen eye on Nigerian issues as he engages the social media public.
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