I have been taking a serious look at the quantity and quality of arms said to have been given up by the so-called militants of the Niger Delta, and it keeps my heart racing that such arsenal of sophisticated arms could have been in the possession of those who are not in the regular security forces of this country.

I HAVE passed through Owerri while connecting other cities of Nigeria. But for about 15 years, I never spent some time there. Yet, it was the same city I visited regularly to cover Iwuanyanwu Nationale in those days they bestrode Nigerian football like a colossus. It was there I saw great games.

CERTAINLY, the last two weeks belonged to our unassuming President Yar‘Adua and his able team in bringing amnesty to the warring militants of the embattled Niger Delta region.

By Donu Kogbara CONGRATULATIONS to President  Umaru Yar’Adua for having the humility to meet and greet the Niger Delta militant leaders who have agreed to lay down their arms and disband private militias that have caused so much socio-economic disruption. Congrats also to the tough warlords of the creeks for giving peace a chance…and for […]

By Owei Lakemfa THE massacre was expected. It was just a question of time. The international community is still undecided what to do. The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a step; it has sent a veteran coup plotter, President Blaise Campore of Burkina Faso to mediate. Mediate what? Mediate between the […]