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Houthis and Saudis: When the weak strike back, by Owei Lakemfa

Houthis and Saudis: When the weak strike back, by Owei Lakemfa

Ears across the globe have been virtually blocked since September 14, 2026, with news of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including its fuel pipeline and military infrastructure. The news outlets are jammed with stories of alleged Houthi aggression. These one-sided stories, some of which I will try to debunk here, portray Saudi Arabia as the […]
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The political/economic agenda for 2010

The political/economic agenda for 2010

There is little doubt that many patriotic Nigerians were greatly disappointed about the condition of the Nigerian situation last year. Many who have piously hoped for political stability got instead bickering and rumblings within the ruling parties. It was worse on the economic scene.

Responses for “The Obama theory of war”

Responses for “The Obama theory of war”

A good piece.My heart bleed as I just read about a Nigerian attempt at blowing up an AIRCAFT over the US. These usually provide excuse for the hardliners on both side of the divides who mark you don’t mind working together albiet temporarily to render havock and justify their wicked stand.

Alhaji  Umaru Muttalab; The Suspect Mass Bomber Is My Son.

Alhaji Umaru Muttalab; The Suspect Mass Bomber Is My Son.

Alhaji Sir, when exactly did you first lose contact with your son? When you were busy as Chairman , CEO of United Bank of Africa?Or when you were Chairman of the Northern Cement Compay, or when you were Chairman Agip oil? Or board member, NEPA, NACB, NCC,or Minister of Economic Development? Last week, the press reported you retired as First Bank Chairman, at the age of 70. We are going to make sure you are just 70.

Between Branding and Overbranding

Between Branding and Overbranding

SOMEHOW, the Nigerian collective sense of the ridiculous was aroused when former NAFDAC Director General and erstwhile new Communications Minister Dora Akunyili announced upon receiving her latest brief, her plans to rebrand Nigeria.

How much can you tell your spouse?(5)

How much can you tell your spouse?(5)

There is also another very difficult secret a woman cannot tell her husband, and that is when the woman brings an illegitimate child into the family. You know, it is believed that it is only a woman that knows the father of her child because the child belongs to anyone whom she gives it to. These things happen all the time, and the reasons vary from one situation to another.