DIRTY BUT NOT GUILTY

The proverbial dirty child

BLOODY TEARS MOPPING THE FLOORS OF MY HOMELAND

Herdsmen with weapons in Nigeria.

It is no longer news that series of killings perpetuated by the herdsmen has not just persisted but have claimed countless lives and rendered so many homeless but not hopeless. As heartbreaking as this is, it is not suffice to be relaxed in waiting for peace that is obviously threatened. This callous and abominable act must not be treated with levity and lukewarm attitude.

Osinbajo and the Whipping Horse

PMB and GEJ

AFRICA AND THE GLOBAL DISORDER

AFRICA AND GLOBAL DISORDER 

Nasir Umar, Guest Blogger

It is a universe out of sync indeed. Not since the height of the Cold War has the civilized world witnessed such an evil distemper abroad and a nasty disquiet at home. Something strange and inexplicable is beginning to happen to the post-Cold War order, hinting at a possible reconfiguration of the global order and international relations. As if on cue, Europe has played host to a resurgence of xenophobia and extreme native nationalism which have led to much national unease and dark foreboding in Germany, Austria, Holland, France, Britain, Belgium and Italy. In these civilized and advanced countries, the fear of immigrants and people of colour has become the cornerstone of nascent national wisdom. 

Barcelona vs Chelsea: Can the Blues Spring a Surprise?

Barcelona's Messi and Chelsea's Hazard set to battle at Camp Nou

Wednesday, March 14, is the day. Nou Camp, is the venue and 7:45 GMT is the time. The occasion? Its the second leg clash of the UEFA champions League Round of 16 tie between heavy weight Barcelona and EPL title holders,  Chelsea. Of course many pundits and neatrals will give it to Barcelona, and that is only natural. After all, they are the runnerway leaders in the LA Liga. In fact, they are yet to taste a defeat in that competition this season.

As Buhari visits Benue...

Mass burial for farmers massacred by herdsmen in Benue state.

On Monday, March 12th,  president Muhammadu Buhari will pay a state visit to Benue state in Nigeria's middle belt region.This was confirmed by the state Governor, Samuel Orton recently, adding that PMB's visit is not unconnected with the recent killings in the state.. This is in continuation of the president pilgrimage to commiserate with  States affected by mainly the herdmens massacre.

Nigeria and the SDGs: Have We Learnt From History?

SDGs Nigeria; have we learnt from our past?

Nigeria is among the signatories to the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agender for Sustainable Development, and as a result committed to implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which follow and expand on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

What do Nigerians Really Want; Governance or Patronage?

Nigerians, sharing their unity in diversity.

Politicians all over the world usually fall into two categories. These are the transactional and the transformational politicians. Transformational politicians are the humanist who sees need and goes into office to rectify those needs and create comfort and peace for their people. Their primary objectives are the welfare and security of their subjects. They react demand and complains from their electorate.