Presidential monologue – Part 26
Good morning, Mr President. This piece continues the sketch of the actors in the pro-democracy struggle in Nigeria that began in the last instalment. Do note that the CD had an interim
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Nursing Nigeria back to health
The traditional institution, the pantheon of custodians of culture, has become the hunting ground for thieving politicians whose only reliable weapon is the people’s commonwealth, wrongly and audaciously acquired. Many royal fathers
Reflection On Christ’s Exemplary Life
ONCE again, the world Christian community, or the Christendom, is celebrating Easter, which marks the crucifixion and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ more than 2000 years ago. For two reasons, this
Why Trouble Cannot Wish Buhari Goodluck
LEE Kuan Yew, may blessings pour on the mention of his names, warned Kwame Nkrumah to change his tune the day after independence. In furtherance of the advice, LKY told Kwame Nkrumah
The Society After The Election
This past February, it was around 6pm when I used the pedestrian bridge at Lekki phase 1 before ascending, I observed that the usual crowd was absent -quite unusual. At the top,
The Igbos and their unifying factors (4)
THE Igbos, who live in these areas, have amongst themselves, the richest individuals in Nigeria. Orifite has over 10 billionaires; the best known of which is Sir Emeka Ofor.
Colon cancer prevention is achievable
MARCH is colorectal cancer awareness month (commonly called colon cancer awareness month). Most Nigerians are not aware of colon cancer; yet it is one of the most common cancers globally. Colon cancer
Election 2015: Nigerian democracy comes of age
ELECTIONS allow democratic nations a chance to celebrate the rebirth of values of popular representation of the interest of the people. Nigerians have, through the recent 2015 General Elections, celebrated this important
The Igbos and their unifying factors (3)
THE Igbos ventured into the sale of electronic appliances many years ago, paying exorbitant rents for cramped up spaces in Broad Street, Lagos, which then was busy and noisy as one loudspeaker
Re-visiting, Obasanjo’s, faux pas,
ALMOST contemporaneous with and similar to the sizzling antics and peculiarly dramatic persona of the late Barkin Zuwo is General Olusegun Obasanjo’s socially hilarious mien or carriage. The former Governor of old
 Scent of victory in Lagos elections
IT is generally admitted in politics, as with any competition, that failure is an orphan. In contradistinction, the smell of victory and the taste of success is known to be sweet. In the Lagos State governorship election in which Jimi Agbaje of the PDP and AkinÂ