Gowon’s memoirs: Nigeria owes Awolowo an eternal debt, by Olu Fasan
Last week, I started a discussion of General Yakubu Gowon’s multi-themed memoirs, My Life of Duty & Allegiance. My focus was on the book’s general tone, which I find unduly self-justificatory. In his attempts to defend his legacy, General Gowon presents himself as a saintly figure who did no wrong as a leader, whereas some […]
Far-right turns, the West mask of civility falls off, by Owei Lakemfa
THE CNN American Presidential Debate showed humanity is in a catch-22 situation while the European high speed far-right turns on the cliffs, threaten to plunge humankind into an uncertain world. The far-right turns have been taken in countries like Switzerland, Hungary, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Serbia, France and to some extent, Germany. The only light visible […]
A Special Birthday, by Donu Kogbara
No day goes by when I do not feel rudderless and bereft without him. No day goes by when I do not wish that I could be a far better human than I am, in order to live up to the very high moral and intellectual standards he set Wednesday July 3 was my late father’s […]
Biden-Trump debacle: Nigeria must not entrench a gerontocracy, by Olu Fasan
TWO significant events hit the world from America recently. One is positive, the other negative. The positive is the criminal convictions of former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son. Both are unprecedented: Trump is the first former US president to be convicted of a felony, and Biden Jnr is the first son […]
As Wike plots to “fail” Ireti Kingibe, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
THE Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, is a cantankerous old fossil – irascible, quarrelsome and testy, no doubt. Whether as a local government chairman, chief of staff, minister or governor, he is bad-tempered, cranky and grouchy; a man not only at war with himself but perpetually with others. This is not the quality of a […]
The power of persuasive communication, by Ruth Oji
Persuasion is a vital life skill. It is a crucial aspect of our daily lives that can influence and impact our personal and professional success. Whether you are negotiating, convincing, or discussing important topics with friends and family, persuasive communication aids in presenting your ideas and thoughts in a compelling way that fosters understanding and cooperation. […]
