In most societies, villains are synonymous with dishonor. Their deeds are chronicled as cautionary tales and moral lessons for generations. But, not in ours where thieves and villains are celebrated as heroes. This troubling national affliction which erodes our moral fabric perpetuates the systemic corruption that confronts us. Let’s recall a few of these villains….
The famous English poet, Laurence Binyon, described hunger both as “a shadow who sits down by each man’s side” and as a silent killer, invisible, known only to “naked things”, like “the tide that buries the playground of children”. Is Binyon right? Well, only to the extent in which he captures hunger as a pervasive,…
By Abiodun Oluwadare The recent arrest and remand of the former governor of Kogi State on allegations of fraud by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have once again thrust Nigeria’s judiciary into the spotlight. Nigerians are anxious and watching closely, not just for the drama surrounding a high-profile corruption case, but for the…
Samuel Aruwan pays glowing tribute to late Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, recalling his exploits in the fight against bandits and terrorists in Kaduna state. In July 2022, the Nigerian Army, under the leadership of Lt. General Faruk Yahaya approved the postings and appointments of senior officers as part of efforts to reposition the…
Marie-Therese Nanlong writes on the recent bomb scared that sent residents Jos, the Plateau state capital, scampering for safety. Terminus area in the heart of Jos, the Plateau State capital is a melting point for residents. The bomb scare that rocked the city two days ago was reminiscent to the persistent bomb attacks on the…
By Jonathan Ishaku The news that a serving minister is distributing palliatives, in the form of foodstuff, to selected terrorist groups in Zamfara state wasn’t exactly surprising. From what I have observed in counterterrorism in Nigeria, such ambiguity has always been the pattern. Didn’t a serving governor in this country openly tell the media that…
