Igbo identity crisis: The DNA option (I), by Ochereome Nnanna
There is this Northern Muslim girl who has carved a niche for herself on social media by making candid comments on Nigeria’s major ethnic groups. She packages it as comedy to blunt accusations of bigotry. She recently commented on one of the greatest dilemmas militating against Igbo unity: identity crisis. According to her, the Igbo […]
One man, two prophecies, by Patrick Omorodion
The great Jamaican reggae crooner, Robert Nesta Marley, aka Bob Marley in the lyrics of his song, ‘Who The Cap Fit’, has a line thus: ‘Who Jah Bless, No One Curse”. The song must have been inspired by his reading of the book of Numbers in the Holy Bible. And it actually addresses hypocrisy and […]
My last book on Obong Victor Attah, by Dele Sobowale
“Against great excellence in another; there is no way of defending ourselves – except love” – Johann Wolfgang Goethe, 1749-1832. My father prepared me for this assignment at a time when it never occurred to any of us that he could die at an early age. He was a World War II veteran; served in the […]
Prepare for victory, by Funmi Komolafe
To the glory of God, we are in the second week of the second month of 2026. We need to continue to appreciate the LORD for His mercies that endureth forever. Brethren, only God knows what lies ahead for all of us. What is sure is that some of those things would please us, some […]
Oshiomhole and the South African Mgbeke, by Ugoji Egbujo
I pity Oshiomhole. At 73, our grandfathers had young wives. The culture of polygamy permitted them to keep a harem to cater to all their fantasies. They probably believed a touch of nubility was needed to soothe aging nerves and joints, especially when the gaze of the older wives had shifted to their grandchildren. But Western civilisation […]
AsoEbi Boys: A war beyond words, by Stephanie Shaakaa
The Asoebi Boys were meant to be a chapter. Five govs bound by grievance, dressed in coordinated defiance, shaking the foundations of PDP
