Is Gov Otti Tinubu’s agent? By Ugoji Egbujo
If every major ally of Peter Obi behaved exactly like Alex Otti, the practical effect would be a significantly weakened, fragmented, and less confrontational opposition ahead of 2027. And this isn’t because , he didnt move to the NDC with Peter Obi. No, far from it. This is because if all Obi’s allies adopted the same stance, […]
The EFCC and Betta Edu, by Ugoji Egbujo
The president suspended Betta Edu in early January. The EFCC must have seen something fiery in the smoke of the Betta Edu scandal. The initial investigation and suspension seemed swift and decisive. But those who applauded are now bemused. Because, four months after the president handed the minister to the EFCC for sifting, the woman […]
Kashim Shettima and Ice Cream Duties, by Ugoji Egbujo
We can’t spend 15 billion naira on building a home for a man who only flies to watch the Super Eagles and represent the president at Arugungu fishing festivals
Ododo Is Yahaya Bello’s Masterstroke, by Ugoji Egbujo
Until the improbable happens, Yahaya Bello is the genius and Nigeria,
the butt of jokes
The EFCC, Bobrisky, and Boblion, by Ugoji Egbujo
In Igbo land, if a grandma dances, she has to be sprayed cash. Putting the money in her bag or pocket drains the ritual of the ceremony
Our Airports: Some things never change, by Ugoji Egbujo
In 2013, I landed MM1 just in time to reach home to watch Nigeria vs Ivory Coast, a semi-final match of the 2013 Cup of Nations. Because I had only 15 mins before kick-off, I prayed for my luggage. If it was among the last to come out, I could miss a bit of the match. It […]
The rise of Sycophancy, by Ugoji Egbujo
The country is full of volunteer flatterers. If starvation seizes the land, they find data from Venezuela and Afghanistan to justify and normalize hunger.
Why nobody is talking about yorubanisation after fulanisation, by Ugoji Egbujo
Before becoming the President, Tinubu was well-known for his ability to discover and nurture talents. He didn’t discriminate based on religion or tribe. Despite being a Muslim, his wife was a Pentecostal pastor. During his tenure as governor, he appointed an Igbo commissioner, proving that ethnic and religious affiliations didn’t hold any meaning for him. As the […]
Herbert Wigwe And the Tributes, by Ugoji Egbujo
Herbert Wigwe’s tributes were eye-opening. Sorrowfully told, sometimes punctuated by sobs, they were a rich lesson. The man was on a mission. He courted God and man. He helped build and fund churches. He helped construct schools in Makoko and other poor neighborhoods nationwide, including Kano. He spent hundreds of millions seeking to unearth talents in […]
President Tinubu and the little foxes, by Ugoji Egbujo
Some months ago, the president banned his son from attending the Federal Executive Council meetings. In Nigeria, nothing is strange. The president’s son isn’t a public official. Some said only a weak president would publicly announce a prohibition he could place and enforce with one stare. Others, many intellectuals inclusive, said the president’s approach was innovatively no-nonsense […]
Tinubu’s Barbed Jibe and the NLC, by Ugoji Egbujo
The president is mad at the Labour Union. He called it a jibe, but it was a piece of his mind. He thinks the Labour Union has become frivolous, perhaps rascally. He accused the Union of embarking on strikes wantonly, lamenting that the four labour strikes since he assumed power were unnecessary, maybe mischievous. He […]
