By ’YEMI ADUROTOYE, West Africa Editor Violence has come to characterize life in Africa. It has turned out to be the continent’s substitute for poverty as its second name. Why is this so? Many have cared to ask! Perhaps it is because…
SADR praises Nigeria for mediating in face-off with Morocco
Mr Mohammed Oud Salek, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) has lauded the intervention of Nigeria over the face-off between that country and Morocco. Nigeria had at the just concluded 29th AU Summit in Addis Ababa successfully…
Bridging the Executive-Legislative gap in Nigeria
By ’Yemi Adurotoye, West Africa Editor Life, they say, is a beautiful melody but it is sometimes disappointing that the lyrics are messed up. This assertion could be said to aptly define the Executive-Legislative Relationship (ELR) in democracy, particularly in…
‘Kaduna declaration’: A considered response
By Ebere Nwankpa PREFACE On June 6 2017, a conglomeration of groups ostensibly of northern extraction, namely, Arewa Citizens Action for Change, Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, Arewa Youth Development Foundation, Arewa Students Forum and Northern Emancipation Network, released a declaration…
Politicians should embrace service delivery- Nigerian Lawyer
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Yusuf Olaolu Ali is one of the most successful lawyers in Nigeria. He is very blunt when it comes to issues affecting his country. A great philanthropist who is not loud about his humanitarian services, the…
Health sector deserves better funding in Nigeria – Victoria
One of the leading advocates for better healthcare in Nigeria, Victoria Akai Dare speaks to Green Savannah Diplomatic Cable on various issues; Excerpts Why have you consistently advocated for increased funding of the health sector in your country? I have…
