”Not Yet Uhuru”, by Patrick Omorodion
Uhuru, a Swahili word which means “freedom or independence” was popularized by Kenyan nationalist and leader Oginga Odinga who used it in the title of his 1967 autobiography, “Not Yet Uhuru “. The phrase was used to express the fact that “a long-fought struggle or goal is incomplete, even if nominal independence or a milestone […]
Mishap in the Niger Delta (4), by Eric Teniola
From last week, continues the narrative of how the minority question gave birth to the appointment of the Willinks Minority Commission and its relevance to the Niger Delta which has always been considered a special area in Nigeria. (g) To render annual returns to the President, Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces and copy the State […]
Lessons of the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, by Dakuku Peterside
The Israel-Palestine-Hamas conflict remains one of the most complex and enduring disputes in modern history. It is deeply rooted in centuries of territorial, political, and religious disagreements. While the origins date back to ancient times, its modern dimensions emerged during the 20th century due to competing national movements and the fallout from colonial policies. This conflict […]
Budget dramas and the rainbow of the unaccountable, by Owei Lakemfa
Nigerians are, as usual, being entertained to the soap opera called budget defence. The 2025 episode is living up to its billing. Already, a Senator has staged a walk out on his own committee. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, sat in the National Assembly, NASS on Thursday, January 16, 2025 to present the police budget. […]
In Kenya, William Ruto’s hustle is abductions, by Chidi Odinkalu
Colonial occupation and domination prospered by abducting and liquidating the most vocal Africans. Those whom it drove into exile were lucky.
BANDITS: FG should stop Kaduna Governor, by Dele Sobowale
“Every time you negotiate with terrorists, you become their accomplice” – VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 244 The story in the Weekend Trust of January 4-5, 2025, titled, ‘Inside Kaduna’s peace deal with bandits’, was the sort of thing to make one tremble for this country. The Governor of Kaduna State was reported to be […]
CBN’s laudable battle against unpatriotic banks, by Tonnie Iredia
For the better part of the last decade, Nigeria’s economy has been quite troubling. During President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, the World Bank’s Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals revealed that the number of Nigerians living in extreme poverty of less than $1.90 per day superseded that of every other country in the world. There was not much […]
Lay a foundation for the blessings, by Funmi Komolafe
Beloved, Congratulations, you have gone past the first half of the month. By God’s grace you would see the end of the month in joyfully in Jesus name. Let’s continue with our discussion on Walking with the Lord. If you haven’t made that decision, please make it now. Walking with the God is a like […]
This is what a feminist looks like
(Professor Bene Madunagu, March 21 1947-November 26 2024) Dear Auntie Bene, By the time you settle down to read this, you will be safely ensconced in a lovely place of rest, with your feet up, a cup of hot tea at your side and a nice pillow to rest your back on. I know you must […]
CAF’s beautiful bride, by Patrick Omorodion
The story of the 10 Virgins is a parable told by Jesus in the Bible, according to Matthew 25:1–13. In the story, we are told 10 virgins were waiting for a bridegroom. While five had enough oil for their lamps, the other five hadn’t. When the bridegroom eventually showed up, only five virgins who had […]
Between Jimmy Carter and Allen Onyema – Their place in sports history, by Segun Odegbami
Allen Onyema heard the Montreal Olympics story and decided to do what Jimmy Carter did 45 years ago, and even more
Is Afenifere being myopic by fighting Tinubu? By Muyiwa Adetiba
The Yuletide season climaxes every year on Christmas day, the day chosen and accepted as the birthday of Christ, the Prince of peace. The season itself is characterized by festivities, family holidays, sharing of gifts and yes, love but usually of the pleasurable type. The season is so often over shadowed by this carnal revelry that we […]
Understanding the changed loyalties between Tinubu and Sanusi, by Emmanuel Aziken
It was the founding chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Chekwas Okorie who in 2003 summarised the crisis that followed the kidnapping of Governor Chris Ngige by his erstwhile Anambra godfathers as what happens when thieves come to share their loot. Some would, however, think it inappropriate to condense the crisis between President […]
Many seasons of my marriage, by Francis Ewherido
Last week, I said marriage has many seasons. I want to share some of the seasons I have experienced in marriage. I will also share the experiences of some of my friends, who are older in marriage, told me. Unlike the seasons of the year which are unchanging (Nigeria has rainy and dry seasons), the seasons […]
Trump, again…, by Azu Ishiekwene
On the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 45th President of the U.S., on January 19, 2017, I wrote an article I could easily write now. It was entitled “A Memory of America on Obama’s Last Day.” With minor edits, it’s worth repeating as Trump happens again as the 47th President of the U.S. Only […]
On Okonjo-Iweala’s call for grid decentralisation, by Adekunle Adekoya
I was elated earlier in the week, when former Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, who is currently the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala lent her weighty voice to the call for decentralisation of electricity transmission in our country. Of course, Okonjo-Iweala spoke in context, as she was addressing her […]
