Emperor Tinubu and the Jos massacre, by Ugoji Egbujo
Emperors owe no duties to their subjects. When they deign to show pity, it must be applauded as great charity. President Tinubu cannot feel the people’s pain. He didn’t tell the truth to that woman who clutched to her dead son, Ayiba, and stirred the soul of the nation. He owes Jos—and the many other communities ravaged […]
One deadly stampede too many, by Ugoji Egbujo
In November, worshipers thronged Christ the King Catholic cathedral, Aba, for the annual Christ the King profession. The venue was packed. Every year, it has been filled, chaotic and hot. But no fatalities have ever been recorded. This time, in the middle of proceedings, the devil struck. The most reliable accounts said gunshots were heard. […]
The new church and the gambling culture, by Ugoji Egbujo
A few years ago, our fathers said gambling was sinful. They warned us to stay away from it as they warned us to stay away from narcotics. They said those who embraced gambling ran the risk of becoming slaves to it and ruining their lives. When we passed by pool betting houses, they didn’t let […]
Tinubu’s ‘Do As I Say’ Reforms
Tinubu said he came to initiate reforms. And the people waited to emulate him. Because talk is cheap. After taking away subsidies without cushions, he went for a bloated cabinet.
Tinubu’s ‘Do As I Say’ Reforms, by Ugoji Egubjo
Tinubu said he came to initiate reforms. And the people waited to emulate him. Because talk is cheap. After taking away subsidies without cushions, he went for a bloated cabinet. A flabby cabinet of the sons of profligacy to prosecute austerity measures. With his deliberate choice of some indicted persons as ministers, he signaled to […]
A prayer for the PDP, by Ugoji Egbujo
Almighty God, I bring the PDP before thee. That party has disgraced God and man. Its cup is full. However, my merciful Lord, I plead that the PDP is spared the fates of Jonah and Judas. Though Presidents Obasanjo and Jonathan, whom it gave everything, have forsaken it, I believe the party is […]
The Dying Republic and ‘Go to Court’, by Ugoji Egbujo
Soon after independence, election rigging set the western region on fire and brought down the first republic. ‘Operation Wetie’ wasn’t just frustration and impatience; it was a rejection of the courts. In the second republic, malpractices returned to ruin elections’ credibility, and Baba Ajasin saw it better than others. Omoboriowo, who snatched victory from Baba, […]
The Metamorphosis Of Mallam Ribadu, by Dr Ugoji Egbujo
Born in 1960, Nuhu Ribadu, perhaps, had independence in his genes. Son of a first republic parliamentarian from Yola, Nuhu came with a good spoon in his mouth. After he studied law, he joined the police, climbing the career ladder of a corrupt and disoriented institution. Young Ribadu, it appeared, resisted the mind bending culture […]
Afenifere and Tinubu’s cross, by Dr. Ugoji Egbujo
At its recent meeting in Isanya Ogbo, the Afenifere was piqued by my article titled “Is Tinubu settling scores.” Though the meeting’s communique showed the article was slightly misinterpreted, it was nonetheless heartwarming. At a time when taboos are falling into disuse, activists are becoming political mercenaries, and the common good has become nobody’s priority, […]
Tinubu: Are we destined for more shege? By Ugoji Egbujo
When the Ooni went into a frenzy marrying fair women, many hissed derisively
Is Tinubu settling scores?
Tinubu has become an unabashed chauvinist. It’s a hard watch. It doesn’t bode well for national unity. Tinubu’s critical appointments have become the most lopsided in the history of this country.
Tuggar, Eagles And Benghazi, by Emeka Obasi
I am so happy the funny folks of Benghazi found it proper to drag Nigeria’s Foreign Minister,Yusuf Tuggar, into their machinations. This should signal the end of Libya’s participation in international soccer, at least, for sometime. My eyes found a nauseating story in the Libya Observer alleging that Tuggar had, on behalf of Nigeria, apologised […]
Madam Tinubu and the Elephants in the Room, by Ugoji Egbujo
Madam Oluremi Tinubu has donated one billion to the University of Ife. She wants the university to use the money to restore its dying landscape. That’s thoughtful. That’s a good cause. But tongues are wagging. Our universities have become shabby shadows of themselves. Madam Tinubu is a rich woman. But she could have stated if […]
Independence and Bread Queues, by Ugoji Egbujo
In the middle of the road, the van was parked. People gathered. It was Independence Day. The country was 64. The van was laden with bread. The hungry, young and old, filled the streets, panting. Soldiers were everywhere, as if the van was carrying bullion. Old women jostled and shuffled stoically. Nobody looked shamefaced. Their […]
The Bobrisky scandal, by Ugoji Egbujo
They have all become sacred cows, loitering in the corridors of power, demystifying and castrating the EFCC by the impunity
they flaunt
The EFCC, BELLO and ODODO: Stranger than fiction
The glory has departed. In the Obasanjo era, politicians dreaded the EFCC. When Ribadu was at the helm, the EFCC didn’t do tales by moonlight. Obasanjo and Ribadu were not saints, but against corruption, they barked and bit. Under their watch, the Eagle would have broken its beak and neck rather than allow this BEllo-Ododo charade. It’s getting messier. The EFCC looks castrated.
