How Niger Delta was underdeveloped by its leaders, by Dele Sobowale
“Niger Delta got $160bn in 27 yrs, yet remains underdeveloped – Aig-Imoukhuede” – VANGUARD, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026. “Every country has the government it deserves” – Joseph de Maistre, 1753-1821. Thank God for Nigerians like Aig-Imoukhuede who occasionally seizes the opportunity to tell Nigerians the truth we hate to hear. He was the Keynote Address Speaker […]
Nigeria where it no longer pays to work, by Dele Sobowale
“How can productivity work in a place where you have ten people clustering an office, no electricity, trek to about 11-storey building. Labour punches the button to work no matter what” – Dr Tommy Okon, Trade Union Congress, TUC Dr Okon has captured only a fraction of the miseries of millions of “employed” Nigerians. Before reaching […]
Tribute to the late AKS First Lady, Pastor Pateince Eno, by Dele Sobowale
Apparently, her divine elevation to the position of First Lady had not diminished her penchant for reaching out and helping the less- privileged
Fellow Nigerians, forget govts, fend for yourselves, by Dele Sobowale
“I didn’t come to look for money and exploit the situation; I came to work. I asked for the votes, and Nigerians gave them to me” – President Bola Tinubu, September 20, 2024. Small correction is needed before getting to the heart of the matter. Nigerians gave candidate Tinubu 33 per cent of their votes; 67 […]
The last supper, by Dele Sobowale
“Thank you, Dele. Nobody in the last three years has given me so much money as this. The last time one of our old friends gave me money was about three days ago. He gave me 500 naira; and then told me to ‘go and see Dele.’ He gave me your address. I have been […]
Dangote Refinery is here; why are we unhappy? By Dele Sobowale
“I am beginning to wonder how many fools it takes to make the term ‘My Fellow Citizens’” -Honore de Balzac, 1799-1850, in LOST ILLUSIONS You were probably one of those who eagerly awaited the completion of the Dangote Refinery while labouring under the illusion that it will crash the price of fuel nationwide. Welcome to […]
