God remembers in the ember months, by Funmi Komolafe
Gradually, we are coming to the end of the year, my prayer is that the LORD keeps us beyond this year and gives us the grace to end the year joyfully in Jesus name. Brethren, the reality is that we have only a few months to go in 2026. The past eight months have been […]
Better structures Okorocha is also erecting
He calls them ‘My People, My People’ and in return, they call him ‘My Governor, My Governor.’ That is the spirit of camaraderie that exists between Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State and a good number of the people he governs. Or so it would appear to a visitor and also at the grassroots.
The ‘Big Oil’ and market volatilities
After three tough years of being in the doldrums oil super majors appear to be finding their operational rhythms and getting back to normality. Since July 2014 global oil prices have been subjected to volatility and geopolitical uncertainty left many companies battling for cash.
Murtala’s love for Edo, Yoruba
General Murtala Mohammed knew his roots, many of us do not. There are different accounts trailing his place of origin. Official records say he was from Kurawa Quarters, Kano. Some accounts tell us he was born in Aviele in today’s Edo State. And there are those who swear the Signals officer hailed from Igbei, Auchi.
2018 Budget: Another watery soup for a sick giant?
The nation is in darkness. It needs stable Power. Mambila Hydro Plant is a major plank in our power plans. Our contribution is 15% of the total cost. That contribution is 312 billion naira. We budgeted 18 billion naira for it in 2007. In 2018, we have proposed 9.8 billion naira. Rome was not built in a day.
Our churches and their money
At least one reason we Nigerians go to church is the same reason we go to the beer parlour- there isn’t much else to do. Church is the Sunday morning equivalent of the beer parlour on Friday and Saturday nights.
