What shall we do about South Africa?
RIGHT OF REPLY Approximately 1,030 words Azu Ishiekwene asks the right question, and he is right that the World Cup answered it before any of us did. The hostility Bafana Bafana met in those stadiums was not football. It was a bill arriving. I take his question seriously and respectfully disagree with part of how […]
Reflect, project and give Him thanks
Merry Christmas! Glory be to God who sent joy to the world with the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
‘Merry Christmas’, Festive Party Hosting Etiquette
It is the season for partying, having fun, making merry and sharing memorable times with family, friends and colleagues.
$1bn ECA deduction and decimation of Boko Haram – Rose Moses
Since last week when chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), Abdulaziz Yari, announced to a very shocked nation that they had during a meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC), asked the Federal Government to withdraw $1bn (over N360 billion) from the Excess Crude Account (ECA) to fight Boko Haram, the public space has been abuzz with reactions, mostly of condemnation.
Sharing of food for the soul – Francis Ewherido
It is Christmas time again and a time for sharing. That was how I grew up to see it. Neighbours cooked and exchanged food with neighbours; children moved from one relative’s or family friend’s house to the other. This enabled them to have a taste of the culinary skills different from their mothers.’ These are no longer common in urban areas, but I hope it still happens in towns and villages where life is more personal and communal.
As President spares Buratai – Emeka Obasi
Take Army Chief, Yusuf Tukur Buratai, to the poll as a candidate today. His popularity is not in doubt. I guess the three-star general will not get enough votes to stay in office. Loathed in the North–East, his geo-political zone by Boko Haram, pilloried in the South-East by IPOB, despised in the Niger Delta by Avengers. He does not enjoy the backing of the Middle Belt and South-West where herdsmen are on rampage.
