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”Not Yet Uhuru”, by Patrick Omorodion

”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 […]
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A jury of peers (2)

A jury of peers (2)

Writing is cathartic; it’s the best way to really look at situations and make an appraisal that puts into consideration the truth and one’s core beliefs and convictions.

Nigeria in a salad bowl

Nigeria in a salad bowl

In a week of highwire events, there often is for the columnist, the feeling of standing lingeringly before a salad bar or a buffet of assorted cuisines. There’s much to be had, but alas, only so much can fit into the neat frame of our bodies in spite of our desires.

The reality of competitive ethnicity in Nigeria

The reality of competitive ethnicity in Nigeria

One obvious subject that has continued to elude the Nigerian nation is integration. Neither the political structure nor the law of the land is sufficiently positioned to redress the situation. The state of origin of every Nigerian has remained the most important ticket for getting anything.

Our e-Passport & travel headache!

Our e-Passport & travel headache!

Several days after a friend and her daughter returned to the country from their vacation in Asia and in Europe, the latter was going to travel to the United States of America.

Kolomental!

Kolomental!

I think it was about a year ago that I did a piece advocating the necessity for the powers that be to incorporate and make it mandatory for everyone wishing to join any political party to undergo mental and psychological evaluation.

*with immediate effect

*with immediate effect

There was a time when Nigerians actually enjoyed politics. The rules were clear, though some of them were still being developed to keep up with the fast pace of our development as a nation.

Health – not just a state of mind

Health – not just a state of mind

Indeed, the saying that health is wealth is not an understatement. When you lead a very busy and hectic lifestyle, you tend to take a lot of things for granted, like our complete physical and mental well being. With each passing day, we wake up and get ready to face the daily grind of our different professions, family life etc.

FARIDA WAZIRI : Jonathan’s misplaced venom

FARIDA WAZIRI : Jonathan’s misplaced venom

President Goodluck Jonathan bared his fangs two days ago by announcing the unceremonious removal of the EFCC chairperson, Mrs. Farida Waziri in a manner that defeats the anti-corruption crusade. Under the universal rules governing anti-corruption, you cannot hire and fire anybody just like that; trying to use corruption to fight corruption, without stating the reason for the removal.