We have done it again, in the land of the giants. Giant of Africa, that is. For me as a Nigerian although living in Europe, it is a sad day. Sad day that the people of Nigeria’s voice have finally been declared...
Current Affairs
Technology Widens Rich-Poor Gap by Philip Emeagwali
Oil has made us billions and fuelled our economic stability, but oil has also become the bane of our existence. For some, it is a curse that has caused poverty and corruption, but for others it is an essential source...
THE VISIONLESS NIGERIA PRESIDENCY IS COMATOSE (1). – Ominous Signs Greet the Arrest of Mr. Jonathan
By Emma IhejietoThe beat is on, the signs less nebulous, the scars of ineptitude emerge from the remote background hitherto hidden away for a while until hiding places begin to disappear and thus; becoming very scarce....
Peace in Our Time as the UN marks International Peace Day
Peace is essential for Stability & Economic Growth.“Peace Day should be devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples…This day will serve...
Police Commissioner Marvel Akpoyibo was never a “Pyrate”
Police Commissioner Marvel Akpoyibo was never a “Pyrate”. The National Association of Seadogs (NAS) is not a Cult. The attention of the National Association of Seadogs (a.k.a.Pyrates’ Confraternity)...
Alleged Policy Banning Alcohol Sales in the FCT, Abuja
A negation of tourism potentials & Abuse of Human RightsThe attention of the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has been drawn to the recent pronouncement credited to the Honourable Minister of...
A Call for ‘Convoy Code of Conduct’
Enough loss of lives and assaults on innocent road usersAs concerned citizens who are looking for signs that respect the rule of law and that the principle of servant leadership are understood at all levels of society,...
THE RULE OF LAW
The Challenge of the Nigerian NationBy Andrew Obinna OnyearuOn assumption of office on 29 May 2007, President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua expressed the view that upholding the rule of law was a corner stone of the manner...
LIFTING THE VEIL OF IGNORANCE
The Issue of Discrimination, Ethnicity and National Integration in NigeriaBy Roy ChikwemThere has been much said and written about Nigeria, her people and culture. However, little is known to the outside world about...
Good Governance, A Desiderata For Popular Democracy
By Prince Charles DicksonDuring the week the House of Representatives Committee on Power drilled players in that sector, while it lasted the whole thing was no more than a drama. We saw the pitiable defence put up by...
The $16 Billion Expenditure on Energy & Power Supply
Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis: The Way ForwardThe National Association of Seadogs (NAS) notes with dismay the recent revelation that the General Olusegun Obasanjo administration “spent” about $16.00...
Uncovering the battle for power in Imo State
Governor Ohakim Begins Moves to Decamp to PDPBy Roy ChikwemThe Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) has emerged as a powerful political party since they won the gubernatorial elections in 2007. The PPA was formed by the...