Fregene: Tackling sports stars’ post-retirement financial distress

I gave cited Kenny Sansom, formerly of Arsenal, who slipped into financial distress on account of…

OPINION  – Umo Eno, court cases and the desperation of tattlers

There are several fall outs from the “case.” Firstly, there are questions about the transparency of…

 INEC’s alert on threats to elections and govt’s tepid response

Ordinarily, the optimism expressed by the minister and the assurance by the INEC chair, could serve…

OPINION – Lessons in grief (1)

While the big picture is grief, this book explores modern dating and its risks, a parent’s…

OPINION – 2023: The rebirth of Abia South is here

We cannot continue to hand our well-being to expired leaders who do not have our interest…

OPINION – Worst Flight Experiences

 There must be a better way to earn a living than journalism, I told myself. I…

OPINION – In Orlu, the ‘war’ is not yet over

Almost every other thing about Orlu, throws up a feeling of uncertainties, deep fears and in…

OPINION – A patriot like Obasanjo…

The former president reserves the right to endorse whomever he prefers, but we must never be…

OPINION – This 2023 Nigerians deserve to breathe again

Nigeria has been so badly infected that it has become virtually impossible for one to survive…

2023: The paradox of choice  

Three or four Presidential candidates are of note, depending on your perspective and depth of understanding…

What’s the worth of Obasanjo’s endorsement?

Obasanjo is a big masquerade. His place in Nigeria’s political progression is undisputed. When iconic leaders…

TRIBUTE- My last meeting with late Ohaneze leader, Obiozor

The day his Library was burnt, I called him and from his voice, I knew a…

OPINION – How to help Nigeria in 2023

As we vote in February, it should be for a President who will give us new…

Soludo, Arthur Eze and limits of mercantilist politics

It is against this backdrop that the hypocrisy of Governor Soludo and Arthur Eze in demarketing…

OPINION: Five lessons 2022 taught us about politics and nationhood

Expect everything not to be the same again in the world and Nigeria come 2023. We…

OPINION – Youths, dont waste your golden decades

Don’t waste your youth consuming and parroting the opinion of others as gospel. It is like…

OPINION – What is the best age for marriage?

Among the Igbo, this is more prevalent. The Igbo have this tradition that the man has…

Arise TV: Morality, Ethics and Criticism (1)

On ethical grounds, Reuben Abati is a failure. On morality, he still fails the test. On…

US-Africa Summit: In whose interest?

The global powers are wooing Africa because of its natural resources, the size of its market…

Violence in South East and 2023 elections

At the same time, a viral audio recording attributed to the Simon Ekpa faction of the…

OPINION – Qatar ‘22: Will the Moors rule Europe again?

France is the favourite team now to win the World Cup.” He also reminded us that…

OPINION – Electoral Act 2022 and conduct of PDP congresses and primaries in Enugu state (Part 1)

Having conducted the congresses and primary election that produced its candidates in Enugu State for the…

Nduka Obaigbena and his THISDAY/ARISE News hypocritical grandstanding on public morality

While pretending to be a public trust, THISDAY and ARISE descend into the political arena by…

The poverty narrative: Federal versus State Governments

Nigeria needs leaders committed to Nigeria’s economic growth and development with an eagle eye focus on…

OPINION – Charlatanism at Chatham House

The power in the hands of the voter is almost equal to the power of the…

Tinubu candidacy and the Chatham House charade  

That assumption of entitlement that he earlier advertised in his absurd “Emi l’okan” (it is my…

OPINION – Dear Alagba Sola Fosudo

 When kids do well, parents are happy. When they turn bad, parents are sad. Getting ones…

OPINION – Attack on CJN: A baseless and needless political machination

This article by Dr. Kayode Ajulo analyses the remarks made by the Chief Justice of Nigeria,…

OPINION – Gov Ugwuanyi and Justice Maha: When justice gets murdered

Armed with the document, I can now make an informed opinion as to what transpired and…

Persons with Disability Day: Creating an enabling environment for all

  And where is that Nigerian law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in…