People & Politics

VP Kashim Shettima’s near miss, by Ochereome Nnanna

VP Kashim Shettima’s near miss, by Ochereome Nnanna

For nearly two months, our amiable Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima (GCON), held his breath. His principal, President Bola Tinubu, had emerged as the sole candidate for the presidential ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on 25th May, 2026, scoring 10.9 million votes during the party’s nationwide direct primaries. Tinubu chose to keep his […]
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Police shock for Jonathan

Police shock for Jonathan

RECENTLY, we had an interesting discussion on drunk driving in our tennis club. A member had finished a whole bottle of Hennessey and on a reckless drive home had a somersault.

Odili: Story of an embattled man

Odili: Story of an embattled man

YOU HAVE probably heard that former Rivers State Governor, Dr. Peter Odili has written an autobiography. I’ve not only heard; in fact, I have read through the 511 interesting pages of Conscience and History – My Story.

Why we remember differently

Why we remember differently

IT is that time of the year when I like to remember the darkest days of Nigeria’s history, January 15th 1966 to January 15th 1970. For years it has been a ritual for me, for the simple reason that my life was defined, altered and in fact, retarded by it.

Enugu State without a helmsman

Enugu State without a helmsman

By Ochereome Nnanna I AM back after a hectic vacation. Officially, I am still on leave but the conversation on this forum must restart. So, welcome to 2013, the year that President Goodluck Jonathan promised us heaven on earth. May we live to see his promises come true. Let us start the new year by […]

Reign of impunity in Imo

Reign of impunity in Imo

WHEN I learnt that Imo State’s Governor, Anayo Rochas Okorocha intended to set up what was described as “the Fourth Tier” I was excited. My excitement was based on my long held belief that the current local government system has failed to take either governance or development to the grassroots. For a very long time, I have campaigned for the scrapping of the local government system and the establishment of governments based on kindred-defined communities covered by the various town unions.