Columns – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineAugust 23, 2017

As a response to some of the reactions to Atiku’s stance, I wrote an article published in some national dailies including the Tribune of 11th August, 2017 under the headline “Pondering Over what Atiku Abubakar is Saying” and there was a barrage of responses. They all could be broadly divided into three categories: those who do not agree with him, those who agreed with him and those who agreed with him but thought he is not good enough to say it or act what he is saying. In the last group, one of the responses that caught my attention the most and has inspired this follow up article, is one from a female responder with the comparison of the “container and the content”. She specifically mentioned that the content (ideas) was wonderful but doubted the container (person).

The Eagle OnlineAugust 22, 2017

A few days ago, Fasehun addressed a clan of journalists in Lagos. At the media interface, he declared President Muhammadu Buhari unfit to continue in office and counseled for his resignation. Fasehun is a medical doctor, but his conclusions about the unfitness of President Buhari to continue in office is not based on any empirical or verifiable medical inquest.

Reuben AbatiAugust 22, 2017

'On the contrary, everybody wanted him back. The resume or resign protesters wanted him back. They put him and his doctors under pressure. The President’s return is a kind of triumph for civil society. We can see that the people still have power'

The Eagle OnlineAugust 22, 2017

To me the (YLPI) summit communique of June 29, 2017 should be taken as a template at this rally: there is little or nothing to add to it

The Eagle OnlineAugust 21, 2017

In recent times, some government officials have taken turns to regale us with their own version of the economic situation in the country. But most of those speakers are only commenting from their own political lineages, instead of giving a true picture based on the facts.

Femi Fani-KayodeAugust 21, 2017

His morning address was shallow, insensitive, uninspiring and divisive and, judging from what I saw, I believe that he should resign, go home and take care of his health

The Eagle OnlineAugust 21, 2017

The time for us all to join hands in saving the soul of Nigeria from destruction is now. Atiku has been tested to be a man who has demonstrated unprecedented leadership character, proven courage in defence of democracy and capacity to manage difficult economic situation

Muhammadu BuhariAugust 21, 2017

Being the full text of an address by President Muhammadu Buhari on August 21, 2017 to mark his return to the country after 103 days medical vacation in the United Kingdom

The Eagle OnlineAugust 20, 2017

In this comprehensive and incisive book, Femi Falana (SAN) sets out to examine the legal treatment of socio-economic rights in Nigeria, and the broader context in which the rights are defined, understood, interpreted and implemented. As the book makes clear, the lack of constitutional recognition of socio-economic rights has continued to rob Nigerians of “one major instrument for monitoring and controlling the conduct of those making public decisions on their behalf”. Indeed, the framers of Nigeria’s constitutions have historically failed to take human dignity seriously.

The Eagle OnlineAugust 19, 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, National Chairman Chief John Odigie Oyegun and all the other leaders of the All Progressives Congress are indeed a bunch of self-serving deceivers and self-seeking hypocrites.

Femi AdesinaAugust 19, 2017

When the fuss came that the media handlers of the President were transmitting at best third hand information to the public, it did not bother me as much as it did some people, particularly, journalists. The discretion to have anyone with him at a given time was that of the President, and there was nothing anybody could do about it

The Eagle OnlineAugust 19, 2017

But in spite of all these sterling achievements, it is almost incredulous that NSIA has failed to blow its trumpet

The Eagle OnlineAugust 18, 2017

Please note that I said “increased frenzy in media reports” and NOT the jungle justice itself; for that has always been with us like the saying goes: “From time immemorial!” Though the media is now merely giving the despicable practice of “jungle justice” more front-page treatment, it is commendable because that is part of the expectations or even obligations of developmental journalism.

Azu IshiekweneAugust 17, 2017

It’s a waste of time getting mad at Jonathan for giving himself a pass mark where voters had failed him. The question Okechukwu should be asking himself is whether the APC government will pass the electoral test that the last government failed, if an election were held today

The Eagle OnlineAugust 17, 2017

The situation was no different in Nigeria as the required constitutionally age for being elected as president or vice president was 40 years until the relentless efforts of the Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki-led senate to change these laws by passing the 'not too young to run bill'.

The Eagle OnlineAugust 16, 2017

In 2011, Buhari was defeated by former President Jonathan by 10 million votes. That was a trouncing. The fact remains that in 2015, Muhammadu Buhari only won because strong elements of the PDP like Atiku Abubakar helped him secure his mandate. On his own, he would have suffered another massive loss. The key difference between 2015 and 2003, 2007 and 2011 was the input of Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu

The Eagle OnlineAugust 16, 2017

Nigeria must put the insurance industry on the driver’s seat for genuine sustainable growth through diversification because the industry impacts on every facet of the lives of the citizenry

Reuben AbatiAugust 16, 2017

Our President should not be turned into a tourist attraction and the Abuja House in London should not become a museum

The Eagle OnlineAugust 15, 2017

Recognising the adverse implications of Nigeria’s expulsion from the Egmont group, the question that arises is whether the Senate’s legislated panacea is indeed the way to go

Taju TijaniAugust 15, 2017

Wherever you see accomplished Nigerian women professionals, there is always a prideful presumption that they are better and well educated than the men with lower jobs. This irrational assumption is causing so much heartache among Nigerian men in the UK.

The container and its content: Atiku as a metaphor, by Bright Emenena

Buhari and Fasehun’s numbing irrationality, by Okanga Agila

Presidential broadcast and other stories, by Reuben Abati

As Yoruba convoke in Ibadan in September, by Folu Olamiti

A robust economy under Jonathan than now, by Ola Sunday

The President’s morning broadcast, by Femi Fani-Kayode

2019 Presidency: Why Atiku is the answer, by Chukwuma Okirie

Speech of President Buhari on his return to Nigeria after 103 days medical vacation

Falana’s law on socio-economic rights: Rethinking hierarchies of human rights in Nigeria, by Kolawole Olaniyan

The architects of terrorism and fathers of hate, by Femi Fani-Kayode

I’ve been to London to see the King, by Femi Adesina

The good news from Sovereign Wealth Fund, by James Ume

Jungle justice and culpability of the State, by Tunde Oladunjoye

Don’t blame Jonathan, by Azu Ishiekwene

Not Too Young To Run, Independent Candidacy Bills: Challenge to Nigerian youth, by Bamikole Omishore

Why the APC is jittery over PDP’s overtures to Atiku Abubakar, by Ahmed Abba-Aji

Why Nigeria’s economy can’t do without insurance industry, by Akin Ogunbiyi

Buhari’s reunion with his media team, by Reuben Abati

Nigeria’s suspension from Egmont Group: Way forward, by Nwaeze Onu

Nigerian women are lonely hearts in UK, Taju Tijani

Breaking: FEC meeting cancelled, Buhari to receive SGF, NIA probe report

Elumelu, in Jaji, tasks leaders on lasting legacies for coming generation

Ekiti Judicial Commission of Inquiry summons Fayemi, Coscharis motors, others