Goodnite Wangari Maathai

Goodnite Wangari Maathai

In January 2008, Vanguard published my review article on the late Wangari Maathai’s “Unbowed: A memoir”. I am reproducing it below as a tribute to the late Nobel Peace Laureate.
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Charly Boy takes to the street

Charly Boy takes to the street

It was a spectacle never before seen under the bridge at Ikeja on Monday October 7th as a crowd of onlookers – mainly commercial motorcycle operators (okada) gathered to participate in what appeared to be a street talent show. Seated at the judges’ desk at a corner of the road and shouting orders was none other than the ‘Area Fada’ himself, Charles “Charly Boy” Oputa.

Re: PHCN, trailers, torch

Re: PHCN, trailers, torch

For the first time ever on this page, the PHCN is being praised for improved performance by some readers. My piece was on how PHCN staff went to an area where there had been no electricity supply for several days, to check their pre-paid meters, receipts, and needed the consumer’s torch to be able to carry out their assignment.

Cleric decries same sex marriage

Cleric decries same sex marriage

District Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Nigeria Apapa District Rev. Michael Ogunbola has described same sex marriage is ungodly and against African culture and belief.

Why negotiation with Boko Haram is impossible, by AVM Ararile

Why negotiation with Boko Haram is impossible, by AVM Ararile

Aside from his other many postings and appointments, Air Vice Marshal Lucky Ochuko Ararile (rtd) was,until his recent retirement from the Nigerian Air Force, the coordinator of the Amnesty Programme for ex-militants in the Niger-Delta.

Wonders in God’s word! (2)

Wonders in God’s word! (2)

Last week, I showed you the importance of God’s Word. I told you that the Word of God is the antidote to hardship, frustration and stagnation.

More on T.A.Orji

More on T.A.Orji

The fascist governor of Abia State last week caused to be made clear and unambiguous, through reports published in Nigerian newspapers, that the Abia State government under his administration will not back down or rescind the order to sack three thousand so-called “non-indigenes” from the Abia State civil service.

Corneal ulcer: Save a life even in death

Corneal ulcer: Save a life even in death

THIRTY nine years ago, Ope was born with all her sensory organs intact. Her birth took place in a Lagos General Hospital. A week after her delivery, she and her mother got a clean bill of health. Her organs were tested and certified okay before they were discharged.

The Itsekiri assembly in America

The Itsekiri assembly in America

Recently, Ugbajo Itsekiri USA Inc., an assembly of the Itsekiri in the United States, pulled out all the stops to bring under the klieglights their language, heritage and people at Dallas Ft. Worth, Texas, USA.