As I argued sometime ago, democratic governance is a team effort, not a one-man show. Thus, no matter how disciplined or incorruptible a politician might seem to a certain segment of the population, he or she cannot make solid positive impact if the political structure is as skewed as what we have presently – indeed, it is the single most profound cause of our arrested development. So, expeditious restructuring of the Nigerian federation such that more political and fiscal powers are devolved to the six geopolitical zones is the most urgent political task at this period in our national development.

Ex-Nigerian international, Kanu Nwankwo has urged the Nigeria Football Federation to promote Flying Eagles’ Kelechi Iheanacho and his colleagues that gave Nigeria the 4th FIFA U17 world cup at the United Arab Emirate in 2013 to the senior national team.

I ran into an old friend some time last week. He is the type of friend you only see, probably once in a decade. I have known my friend from way back in the primary school when we were the best of friends and sometimes, the worst enemies. We argued, fought and laughed on basically everything. We were the best of friends.

See people as potential enemies. Be suspicious of everyone, sticking to your belief that people are always out to get you. This way, you don’t have to worry about making any new friends, dating or finding a new job.

The Igbo man’s shrewdness and foresightedness is the envy of many. With a keen sense of competition and a culture that greatly rewards industry, the Igbo man seeks success wherever it can be found. And the Igbo is not just one of the most dispersed groups in the world but also one of the most successful. And while they are reputed for outstanding commercial instincts they can match any other African ethnic group in their aptitude for learning and academic achievements and excellence in sports and other professional endeavours.