Some Ex-Police chiefs have consistently oppose the establishment of State Police Force. The Northern Social Political Group, the Arewa Consultative Forum recently rejected Nigerian Governor’s Forum demand for state police. They described creation of state police force as invitation to chaos. Sunday Ehindero, former Inspector General of Police warned that the creation of state …
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Distinguished Men and Women and Their Wheels
One of the hardest working legislatures in the world is about to get a pat on the back for their magnificent effort in turning Nigeria around. They have done so well that Nigeria is now a pacesetter in the annals of world legislation, sarcastically speaking. The distinguished senators are getting ready to take delivery of …
Nigeria and Fuel Subsidy Removal
On January 1, 2012, president Goodluck Jonathan decided to remove the subsidy on petroleum called gas in the United states. It will be incorrect to say that the president did not anticipate the anger that will ensue from his decision. What surprised him is that he did not envisage the magnitude of the protest, which …
Nigeria War on Corruption at a Crossroad
Update: Article written before recent arrest of governors by EFCC Corruption in Nigeria is an ongoing nightmare. It is so endemic that it has permeated all sectors of Nigerian society. One cannot walk into most government offices and obtain help without offering bribe, commercial vehicle operators offer bribes to police at most check points. …
Task Ahead for Re-elected President Goodluck Jonathan
You won May 2011 presidential election fair and square, even though some people and organizations are accusing you of rigging the election. Any impartial observer who watched election returns around the country knows that the result reflected the wishes of Nigerians. President Goodluck Jonathan won in the southern and parts of the northern states …