The political zealots have even resorted to blackmail as a part of their scheme to shut…
Category: Opinions/Columnists
Nigeria; like Kenya, like Malawi?
The present state of play affirms the truism espoused by Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, that “It is…
OPINION – The July 10, 2003 abduction of Gov Chris Ngige of Anambra state
In that state of confusion, I couldn’t ask him any questions. I decided to act. I…
OPINION – An enchanting evening with Senator Ifeanyi Ubah
It was indeed an enchanting evening and journey into the mind and life of this enigma…
OPINION – Achebe’s Unoka was not lazy but just unlucky to live in the wrong economy
Because of these traits of Unoka, Okonkwo grew up detesting everything about his father, and wishing…
OPINION – Mmesoma and JAMB: Probing the integrity of our national institutions
I doff my hat for JAMB. They came out forcefully and defended their integrity vigorously. They…
OPINION – The case of Miss Ejikeme’s UTME record
What she needs at this point isn’t institutionalised harassment. She needs, first and foremost, a good…
OPINION – Fitness and exercise: A healthy recipe for success
I can’t remember when I began to take my health and fitness very seriously, but I…
OPINION – And you too, Wike?
It is even more incongruous for Wike to believe that the nation’s Senate is obligated to…
OPINION – Sustaining the stimulus of hope
Governance is not rocket-science after all. It takes courage. Audacity. Diligence. Purpose. And forthrightness. Bold decisions…
As sugar daddies and baby mamas threaten marriages
Despite the clear instructions from the two holy books, marriage appears to be becoming less fashionable…
OPINION – Inclusivity: A Case for Women
I must say that over the years, we have had women of impact, especially in public…
BOOK REVIEW: Unbundling Nigeria
Given the value-adding content of this work, there is no doubt that it will occupy a…
OPINION – Osun’s Sallah scuffles and Abuja’s dog meat
These two political agbo “o wo’leya” as the lingo of Eid-El-Kabir says. Their blood fight vitiates…
Buhari’s fuel subsidy confession and limits of hypocrisy
Insecurity and unemployment which he promised to battle, soared more in his period. With him in…
OPINION – Sokoto’s mob justice crisis
When Citizen Deborah was murdered, the political class remained silent, fearing that it would affect the…
TRIBUTE- My encounter with Jerry Okorodudu
He was owed a series of emoluments, according to media reports, by the sports authorities. That…
OPINION – There Was a Country
By Osita Chidoka As I visited my Muslim friends and enjoyed sumptuous ram-themed dishes commemorating the…
OPINION: Titan and migrants; two tragedies, different stories
It doesn’t make sense to weigh tragedies on a scale. How do you measure them? Leo…
OPINION – Marketing and De-Marketing Anambra State
Both the critics and those on the government side mean well. It becomes a different question…
Nigerian Elections: Avoidable Absurdities
Many politicians vying for positions resort to a number of malpractices such as enlisting the services…
OPINION – Superstars, pranksters and crank-stars
In case of any untoward development arising directly from your pranks, causing injury or death ,…
OPINION: Bill and the gates to Nigerians healthcare
By Owei Lakemfa Bill Gates, the American with a trophy as one of the World’s richest…
OPINION – Titanic’s crash and anger of Olokun, the Sea goddess
Is humanity suffering from what the Yoruba call agbere, arrogant audacity? Or, is this absolute nonsense,…
OPINION – Do not get angry with people who refuse to help you
By Aniekeme Finbarr One of the hard lessons I have been forced to swallow in life…
OPINION: Alaba Market demolition and anti-Igbo sentiments in Lagos
By Emeka Alex Duru I confess that I initially bought into the explanation by officials of…
To Build Anything Outstanding Takes Sweat, Tears, Discipline, Dedication, Motivation, Knowledge And Sacrifice
I am sure lessons from this accident will be taken as feeder for the next generation…
OPINION – That submersible…
Because me and claustrophobia, I was already hyperventilating at the thought of it By Viola Ifeyinwa…
OPINION – All the President’s men
Every opportunity is diverted for the benefit of their family members only By Uche Nworah One…
South-East Governors, Alaba Market traders and related matters
The fallout from the 2023 general elections are now being felt by Ndigbo living in other…