Is Rivers State Wike’s Cattle Ranch? By Ugoji Egbujo
Wike is boastful. The temptation is to take his claims with a pinch of salt. But unlike other loud and garrulous politicians, friends and foes alike say it is perilous to ignore Wike’s rants, even when he sounds inebriated. Who would have believed he was bred by a pastor? He is brash and ferocious. And […]
Buhari is dead? So, what? By Obi Nwakanma
Let me begin here by saying that Mr. Femi Adesina is a very dishonest interlocutor of Nigerian history. I really do wish to emphasize the word “dishonest.” Perhaps a stronger word might even suffice, but I am in no mood for invention. I would like it to be as clear, and as plain as possible, that […]
Buhari’s Aso Rock rats and matters arising, by Dele Sobowale
“Every government is run by liars; and nothing they say should be believed…” -I. F. Stone, 1907-1989. I was halfway through with the article intended for this week when two things happened. Former President Buhari, 1943-2025, passed on in a London Hospital; where he undoubtedly had gone to save his life. Unfortunately, the man might have […]
Living and striving for others, by Patrick Omorodion
Since I heard from Bishop David Oyedepo that the Holy Bible is God’s constitution for the good living of man, I have always consulted it in writing this Column. That is why today I have checked again what it says about living for others, a virtue that my namesake and man of many parts, Chief […]
Those who need no speeches, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi
No tears of pain or regret can bring them back No curses can force them to return No stories long or short can help No speeches, however brilliant, can make a difference The dead might still see, hear, speak Yet they are not here So, we do not see, hear or speak to them We […]
A season of breakthrough, by Funmi Komolafe
Beloved, we thank God for life as we progress in the month of July, the month of perfection. Last week, we made the point that July, the seventh month is the time to rest from all challenges like the woman with the issue of blood. Today, we are looking at the season of breakthrough as seen […]
