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 […]
LAGOS: Okada isn’t just a nuisance, it’s a public health emergency
Lagos dropped the ball. That is what happens when politicians play for selfish political reasons. Lagos had Okada nuisance under a firm leash in 2013. It had seized and destroyed thousands of offending motorcycles. Then the 2015 elections drew close. And Lagos played shortsighted politics.
Why election losers cry from the heart
They fight tooth and nail. Someone told me that to prosecute an effective governorship election in Imo that about 5 billion naira could be needed. It will sound outrageous until you start. You will start with notice me philanthropy and mid-night meetings.
Hope Uzodinma: Let’s hope he proves us wrong!
Many have no hope in Hope Uzodimma. He doesn’t inspire confidence. Many doubt he has genuine claims to the mandate, despite the Supreme Court.
The story of Nkwo Orodo:A growing national epidemic
Mbaitoli is dying and Ihedioha is staring at the clouds. Mbaitoli receives 200 million monthly from Abuja. The poor folks in Orodo won’t ordinarily ask questions. But the most important roads in Mbaitoli are crumbling. And it’s taking a hard toll on their miserable lives.
Police Checkpoints: Signboards of stubborn corruption
A new Inspector General comes. He reels out new codes. He announces the illegality of fixed police checkpoints.
