Tinubu can’t handle insecurity: Why does he want another term? By Ugoji Egbujo
A nation that conscripts its graduates cannot lose them on a federal highway, allow exchange of ransom, and call the aftermath a rescue. A few days ago, thirty prospective corps members left Oyo for the East. Twenty were taken near Owerri, on the Owerri–Onitsha road at Umunoha. Ten escaped. The local people who witnessed the […]
The Taliban of Igbo land
They came to free the people from oppression. The Taliban of Igboland. Their motto is Freedom, Justice and Peace.
The rise and rise of the Fulani militia
By Dr. Ugoji Egujo President Buhari needs to speak to this militia in the language its members would understand. I have borrowed courage from the workaholic Sheikh Gumi and identified them by their ethnic origin. Unfortunately, in these days of political correctness, ethnic identification has become sinful even if apt, except when talking about goodies […]
How did Sheikh Gumi become a sacred cow?
By Dr Ugoji Egbujo Many won’t believe that Sheikh Gumi is a medical doctor and former military officer. Gumi roams around like a peacemaker, flies the flag of mediator but quietly sows division and disorder. A few months ago, he patted crying bandits on the back and told them the military onslaught against them was […]
The Nigerian Immigration Service: The home of uniformed touts
By Dr Ugoji Egbujo Like a sepulcher, it looked nice on the outside. At the gate, they seemed alert and professional. The entrance was imposing. The dusty car park is a long walk to the offices. Those who created that car park knew the institution would be inefficient. They made room for a crowd. The […]
Multi-Party Democracy: Africa’s oversized shoes
A gift from her white masters. On democracy days, we must mourn. Democracy is not an end. African countries have worn western liberal multi-party democracy like an oversized shoe—gifted by an uncle—and stumbled from generation to generation. Shoes are good. They protect the feet and aid movement. But shoes must fit both feet and purpose. They […]
