Ehizode: Canagerian for life, by Emeka Obasi
Welcome to Canada, the land where Nigeria’s first Commonwealth gold medal was achieved by Arinze Ifeajuna at Vancouver 1954. Daniel Igali won Olympic gold for the North Americans and also captained the team. Joe Ehizode, like many Nigerians, has found home in Surrey, British Columbia. He was a sports journalist before relocating nearly three decades ago. Denying […]
Okuama deserves ceasefire, by Emeka Obasi
The pains of losing seventeen officers and men will linger for a long time following the unfortunate incident in Okuama. Military authorities, especially the Nigeria Army, deal ruthlessly with the enemy under such gory circumstance. While we mourn with the bereaved families, there is need for a post mortem, to prevent similar developments in the future. I […]
Soludo Award divides Rangers, by Emeka Obasi
Just when everyone believed Prof. Charles Soludo saw nothing attractive in Rangers, the Anambra State governor presented a pleasant surprise to club Veterans through a robust pay package. That gesture, well appreciated by many, must be handled with care. The Flying Antelopes Veterans have one united family and owe much of their existence to those who reside […]
Bandits as Central Bank, by Emeka Obasi
Strange things are coming up in our country where the Central Bank sounds like an ocean of free flowing money drowning the economy while those saddled with responsibility fill their mystery and phantom accounts with solid and liquid cash. Recently, sixteen persons were abducted by bandits in the Gonin Gora part of the Chikun Local Government Area […]
Kefas and his palliatives, by Emeka Obasi
The Chinese proverb, ‘if you want to plan for a lifetime educate the people’ should be the song on everyone’s lips in Taraba State where governor Agbu Kefas is doing something away from common politicians. The Wukari man knows what tomorrow will offer. While other leaders are turning their states into massive Feeding Centres like I witnessed […]
Keyamo’s Federal Character Tips, by Emeka Obasi
Injustice breeds more incompetence especially in a country with diverse interests and intrigues like Nigeria. The ability to balance permutations is all a manager needs to banish rancour, through an atmosphere of cordiality. Aviation minister Festus Keyamo was so busy with activism that I never for once took him serious. When Gen. Muhammadu Buhari engaged […]
Olukoyode, give us money, by Emeka Obasi
My eyes are on Olanipekun Olukoyode, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). I am fed up with our politicians, in and out of power, over the management of the economy. While they bamboozle us with dogon turenci ( long grammar ), hunger has taken over from insecurity. We all should be bothered that after […]
From Mbakwe to Uzodimma, by Emeka Obasi
As governor of Imo State, Dee Sam Mbakwe wept for his people to be treated with all decency due citizens of a nation. In death, the tears continued to roll until the gods of the land visited Government House Owerri to say hello to incumbent governor, Hope Uzodimma. Something terrible has been going on for 40 years […]
Obi as Shadow President, by Emeka Obasi
President Bola Tinubu needs help at this time to save him from politicians who are running him out of relevance with obnoxious policies. In all this, Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, appears to be the only true friend around. Obi is the only genuine opposition that all eyes can see. Representing the Labour Party, […]
Between Kalu and Kanu, by Emeka Obasi
Everything must be done to move the South – East Geo Political Zone to the next level. This is an area so blessed with human and natural resources, one of the three legs meant to balance Project Nigeria which unfortunately, continues to suffer neglect. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu and Leader […]
Ivorian Luck In Eagles Gold, By Emeka Obasi
Anytime the Super Eagles lifted the African Nations Cup trophy, they confronted Elephants, were unbeaten by by the Ivorians and ended up producing the tournament’s Top Scorer. In 1980, Taifa Stars of Tanzania were easy meat in the opening match. Although they came with two outstanding goalkeepers, Athumani Mambosasa and Juma Pondamali, the East Africans […]
The Akeredolu In Betty, By Emeka Obasi
Marital issues remain secrets known only to those involved. Understanding what transpires between lovers is asking for too much. Matters of the heart are quite unlike politics where publicity takes precedence over consequence. Mrs Betty Akeredolu (nee Anyanwu) is in a world of her own at present following the demise of her husband, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu. Until […]
Ribadu and his Generals, By Emeka Obasi
The fight against terrorism will be won with full cooperation of the Armed Forces. When they are involved in peace operations outside the country, there is harmony
Fubara’s treaty of versailles, By Emeka Obasi
I feel for Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, who returned to Port Harcourt from Abuja waving the Olive Branch after what sounds like a strange deal brokered by the Presidency. My mind keeps racing back to the Treaty of Versailles. At the end of the First World War, Germany suffered humiliation. Territories were lost, most importantly, the […]
MUSA: A General’s burden, By Emeka Obasi
Chief of Defence Staff, Chris Musa, spent his early years in Sokoto, his place of birth. From primary education in Marafa Danbaba to Vocational training in Gaummi, he remained in the Caliphate until the end of secondary school at Federal Government College, Sokoto in 1985. That was when he moved to his home State, Kaduna, as a […]
If Jonathan were Weah…, By Emeka Obasi
President George Weah of Liberia needs to spend his retirement in Nigeria. There is so much to teach many politicians who refuse to quit when the ovation is loudest and end up creating a highly inflammable environment. Weah will quit the Executive Mansion in January 2024 for former Vice President Joseph Boakai. This will keep Liberia off […]
