Henry Nwosu’s Aguda bomb, by Emeka Obasi
Bombs tormented Henry Onyemanze Nwosu all through the Civil War years while his family sought refuge in Biafra. As hostilities ceased in 1970, they relocated to Lagos to begin a new life. When the footballer started his career, Aguda Bombers was an attraction. By 1972, Nwosu was playing for Aguda Bombers, a youth team. That was how […]
Tinubu’s first Olympics, by Emeka Obasi
It was dancing time for me as the Nigerian contingent left Paris empty-handed after the 2024 Olympic Games. This disaster is just the beginning of the much-touted revolution in Sports and President Bola Tinubu should be the horse in front. Yes, the president must dictate the pace. There is no need for any post-mortem seminar […]
KALU, GWO GWO GWO NGWO! By Emeka Obasi
Gradually, we are approaching the end of the Civil War, fifty four long years after General Philip Effiong took the bold step of formally surrendering and renouncing Biafra before his erstwhile junior, General Yakubu Gowon at Dodan Barracks. The signing into law of the South – East Development Commission (SEDC) bill by President Bola Tinubu is a […]
Esua: Uniting with love, by Emeka Obasi
Lagos turned red with sweet smelling flowers of love as Offiong Esua flew across the Atlantic with his pretty wife, Vina, for a grand wedding. The trip from Houston was coloured with love notes well delivered in multifarious cultures. Esua is Efik, full of Calabar blood. His maternal roots lie in Yoruba land, atop rock-solid […]
Agara ‘ll create jobs, by Emeka Obasi
Now my eyes are on the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) following the appointment of Silas Agara, as Director General, thanks to president Bola Tinubu. For those who do not know him, this DG will make things happen. The job of Deputy Governor in Nigeria seems to move people to their political grave yard. Many […]
Vanguard’s life begins @40, by Emeka Obasi
My ties with Vanguard, something I cherish so much, is not known to many. This story must be told today for the Canal remains a place of pride where I noticed one love before veering into journalism in 1988 through Ely Obasi, of blessed memory. I love writing, I also read a lot. In my […]
