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Saturday, 27 July 2013

OPINION

A case for strong institutionsBy Dakuku Peterside 

All men of goodwill who look forward to a more progressive and equitable world appreciate the tremendous good Transparency International, TI does with its periodic verdict on nations and institutions across the globe. Sometimes I just wonder what our world would look like without watchdogs like Transparency International that continually reminds us about the way we are. 

OPINION

Rivers crisis: Desperado politics, impunity & threat to Nigeria's democracy
By Eze Chukwuemeka Eze

John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton a Philosopher and the first Baron Acton of Aldenham must have had Rivers State in mind when he stated that, “The most certain test by which we judge whether a country is really free is the amount of security enjoyed by minorities”. Using the above statement, let us see if recent developments in Rivers State show that Nigeria is truly free.

Friday, 26 July 2013

OPINION

Before they chase us out of River State
By Odimegwu Onwumere


The raging political crises in Rivers State take different u-turn each passing day. Many have happened and are still to happen if opinion leaders, stakeholders and holders of sundry portfolios do not rise up and send this anarchical approach that some persons have mapped out to unseat a sitting and an elected governor of Rivers State.

OPINION

Rivers crisis & Mr. President’s obligation
By Ibinabo Jack


It is not known for real men to deny hard truth. No matter what, they
face it. This is the quintessence of man’s moral obligation of
existence on earth. But the continuous refutation of the presidency of
its contribution in the man-made crises that have been rocking Rivers
State, betrays this spirit of truth expected of every person, let
alone, of the status of the president.

Thursday, 25 July 2013

OPINION



OUK & the tale of Nigeria’s hypocrisy against Ndigbo
By Odimegwu Onwumere

In the game of love, it is given so that it wouldn’t be returned. But those who share in the love rendered return same to the giver most times. This is why people say that somebody is loved by history. 

OPINION



Abia: NGOs performs better than the government
By Odimegwu Onwumere

It is very embarrassing when the Abia State Government sees the donation of Keke NAPEP to our hoodwinked brothers and sisters as a genuine means of empowering them to eke out living. The Gov. T.A Orji sees this as providing self-reliant job and wealth creation for them.