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General Abdulsalami and the Indian Hospital: The Shame of a Nation, by Ugoji Egbujo

General Abdulsalami and the Indian Hospital: The Shame of a Nation, by Ugoji Egbujo

A few days ago an Indian hospital, Krishna Shalby in Ahmedabad, released a promotional film. It called the footage “A milestone in international care” and “Clinical Excellence Beyond Borders.” Had the title been written by poor Nigerian children, it might as well have read: Shame on Nigeria! The milestone, it seems, is that the hospital […]
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The rise and rise of the Fulani militia

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?

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

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

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 […]

The Owerri Ruination: Where are the gods?

The Owerri Ruination: Where are the gods?

Once an  Ikwokrikwo  center, now a theatre of violence: Owerri must not perish. Slow-paced, warm, and welcoming: Owerri was striding to its niche. The center of tourism in West Africa. Owerri had found its purpose. With a bit of innovation in policy-making, the gush of private investments in hotels and recreation would have crowned little […]