APC Janjaweeds and 2027: Will the Elections Hold? By Ugoji Egbujo
The elections are in clear jeopardy. In Benue, a state ruled by a priest, state-financed hooliganism targeted at the opposition has sprouted. If a presidential candidate of one of the major parties cannot move around freely, then the elections, even if they hold, will be a sham. When Governor Alia barred Obi from entering Benue […]
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 […]
