No one knows how the 2023 elections will go, but one thing is certain; Peter Obi…
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Umo Eno: I see the rainbow
I see a Pastor Eno who will, being one who performs better at such a stage,…
BOOK REVIEW: This is not a Romeo and Juliet tale
This line brings to mind the words of Poet Maik Nwosu about exile. Nwosu said: “At…
OPINION – 2023 census must have provision for state of origin
During elections too, the indigenes and settlers also determine those who get elected into offices. State…
OPINION – A new dawn in Enugu with Edeoga
If he is elected as the Governor, he is going to immediately hit the ground running.…
Peter Obi’s redeeming outing at Chatham House
The appearances have also given the Nigerian electorate insights into the thought patterns of the contenders.…
Peter Obi: Moses and the stand for truth
Peter may win or may not win. I hear some elite intellectual friends telling me that…
CROWD FOR HIRE: 2023 campaign rallies as a metaphor
The crowd that congregates whenever there is a rally has more to do with economic reasons…
BOOK REVIEW: Lessons in Grief (2)
This novel explores interracial marriage and its many complications. She also examines familial love and how…
OPINION – Obi and the road to Chatham House
Obi’s performance at Chatham House, where he inhaled cold and exhaled wisdom. His speech was an…
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…
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…