Wole Soyinka: Has the man died? By Ugoji Egbujo
At almost ninety two, Wole Soyinka remains strong and razor-sharp. The Obidients bear witness to his roar and linguistic agility. Yet three years into his bosom friend’s presidency, and for the first time since 1960, Soyinka appears comfortable with a president’s atrocities and sacrilege. Has the man died? During the 2023 elections he claimed he was out […]
Igbos: The second class citizens of Yenagoa
In April 2017, Igbo traders took to the streets in Yenagoa in an unprecedented protest. Something had rattled them. Three prominent Igbo traders had been murdered in one month. They suspected something more sinister than routine armed robbery and assassination. They put their finger on xenophobia. The police dismissed the insinuation and reassured them of their safety. The murders were unrelated incidents, they said. The traders took the assurance but remained nervous.
Papa Reno Omokri, a child of watery Pentecostalism
By Ugoji Egbujo Reno Omokri is a Pentecostal pastor. He is the founder of a certain Mind of Christ Christian Centre. Keep that name in mind. He flaunts his knowledge of the Bible. He dispenses nuggets. He has written a book on Godly wisdom. And another, interestingly, on “short cut to God.” He has taught […]
President Buhari’s health: Time to stop wondering and wandering
Integrity is matching words with action. When Yaradua was ill, President Buhari and the opposition were loud in demanding a publication of the president’s health status
Biafra and the menace of political pickpockets
Biafra’s unzipped pockets are full of political candies, and pickpockets are circling
Nigerian politics: Foolery is better than viciousness
The church is the play ground for politicians
