Christian Madu versus Mensah, by Emeka Obasi
Ghanaians regard Robert Mensah as their best goalie, ahead of Edward Doodo Ankrah, John Naawu, Joseph Carr, John Baker and Richard Kingston. One man who found a way round the goalie was Christian Madu, a Nigerian born in Kumasi. Madu’s salad days in the Gold Coast were spent with his parents, Herbert and Ezinne, who […]
Diri’s diagnosis, Siasia’s salvation
Bayelsans are used to absurdities when it comes to administration. There is always something new out of the state. Governor Duoye Diri was sworn in away from the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenogoa.
Corporal Nwafor and souls forgotten
When Omieba Dan Princewill died in an air crash with Ibrahim Abacha and 12 others 24 years ago, a member of the Dan Princewill family was emphatic about keeping the apparel their son wore. That was to show that even in death the young man was brave.
Corporal Nwafor and weeping souls
There is an uncanny twist to the civil war which seems to blind those of us who should let the world know what really happened. I am talking about people from the former eastern region who were forced by genocide to become Biafrans in 1967.
Zulum: From vice president to president
Restructuring Nigeria is a task that must be done, it does not matter what some reactionaries say. One major step is to recognize leaders who are capable of doing things right just like Babagana Umara Zulum.
Fela and his white envelope
By Emeka Obasi Those who got really close to Afro beat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, say he was a bundle of wits and humour. Veteran journalist, Alhaji Usman Abudah, was once offered white envelope by the musician. Abudah did a story on Fela after visiting him at his Agege Motor Road , Lagos abode. It […]
