Ohanaeze at 50: AI-KO’s insider story, by Ochereome Nnanna
I first met Russia-educated Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma (AI-KO) in 2002 when I went to an Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo event in the Enugu residence of retired Justice Eze Ozobu. He had just emerged as the President-General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation. I was pleasantly surprised to see a young Abiriba man involved in the […]
Take note Fashola: Nigeria is 100
During the celebration of Nigeria’s 53rd independence anniversary, Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, remarked about what he called “distortion” of Nigeria’s history, which I found interesting. He said he did not see the point in celebrating Nigeria’s centenary. Here are his words according to media reports:
Behind Fashola’s “unreserved apology”
This year, Aka Ikenga, the Igbo think-tank, celebrated its 25 years in style. Its President, Chief Anayo Uwazuruike, an eminent lawyer, reflected the mood of the day by decking himself out in grand royal raiments.
Junaidu’s empty sound and fury
Dr Junaidu Mohammed is a Mallam Aminu Kano disciple gone bad. The revered leader of the Northern Elements’ Progressive Union, NEPU, and Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, espoused nationalist ideals in his lifetime.
Apo shootings: Questions arising
On Friday, September 20, 2013, I was just rounding off my Monday page when a friend from Silverbird media group called me and disclosed that security operatives were engaged with Boko Haram members in a shootout at ApoVillage, near the Legislators Quarters, Abuja.
Closer to a national conference?
It is said that when the time for an idea comes no force can stop it. For the Nigerian ruling class, the idea of a sovereign national conference, SNC, was viewed as treasonous just 20 years ago.
