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 […]
A letter to the Honourable Nyesom Wike, by Ugoji Egbujo
Your name says you are a man of strength. Some say you are a strongman. Others call you Nebuchadnezzar. You say you are a man of capacity, character and INTIGRITY. Hon minister, he, who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day. The gods are not amused when men play god. For some mistakes, […]
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
