Penultimate Sunday saw me dashing off to Cross River State for the very first time in my life. The journey was not about Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State, but it turned out to be everything about him and money.

Suddenly, we are turning to a rudderless society where elders are afraid to stand up and be counted. Their fear is that the younger generation worships money more than wisdom. All well meaning Nigerians should begin to imbibe the spirit of forgiveness and reconciliation.

This is a purely academic exercise which will come with attacks from different angles. Let it stir national controversy. Thank heavens I am Igbo. I understand Eagles first choice keeper, Francis Uzoho, shares same local government of origin with me.

Enough of our men, the next level should allow women to be part of the running of our country. Let me sound it clear to all, Nigeria owes so much to ladies. Nkiru Chidubem Onyejeocha, a fourth timer, should be the next Speaker of the House of Representatives. It is time to recognize Nigerian women.

The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) says the ongoing Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail project has met the agency’s mandate of ensuring value for money and expected to be completed according to standards.

Comrade Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, sure knows how to handle kids. I am sure his children received the best of disciplinary lessons while they spent time at home even if daddy was busy shouting: ‘aluta continua’ all over the country.

From Tanganyika to Zanzibar, Emmanuel Amuneke is man of the moment. Just like Christ Jesus performed miracles, the Nigerian manager of the Tanzanian national soccer team led his wards to confirm the country’s first nations cup ticket in 39 years.

Nothing lasts forever, even as some politicians want us to believe that there is a silent war between the Igbo and Yoruba. The easy part is over now, what will follow is the speedy development of the South–East geo-political zone. There is nothing else left to do outside. The people are heading home for good.

We should be looking ahead, Imo is too great a state to be left in the hands of people who do cash and carry. Ours is a place of honour and development which should attract global investment.

At my age, I thought I knew so much about young Nigerian hip pop stars. Lucky chaps, they are busy making all the money and creating global headlines. While the older generation put in so much into singing without producing more than a clutch of millionaires, the new breed are smiling to the banks with ease.