Anglican archbishop stands by his catholic brothers in Christ, by Donu Kogbara
Last week on this page, I hailed Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the Catholic Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja, for speaking up when President Tinubu responded callously to Catholic bishops’ concerns about widespread poverty and insecurity. Daniel Bwala, an accident-prone presidential spokesman, accused Onaiyekan of speaking only for Catholics. “NOT SO!” was the robust rejoinder from Christian leaders from […]
New year, old mindset
Nigeria desperately needs restructuring; and restructuring will happen eventually – and in the not-too-distant future, for that matter – whether Buhari and other staunch traditionalists like it or not!
Old year/new year – thoughts
This slow, quiet late December period is always a perfect time to solemnly reflect on the past and express one’s hopes and fears for the future.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Christmas is imminent – yippee!
Africa, the black race and the world needs Nigeria to advance the African and black agenda; our duty is to make that ‘mistake’ more perfect
The Sars drama
One of the stars of this toxic drama is Akin Fakorede, the increasingly famous SARS boss in Rivers State. Fakorede has fans who want him to stay put and detractors who are furiously demanding his dismissal and prosecution.
Slavery scandal
Nigeria, despite its multiple dysfunctions and frustrations, is not a totally Lost Cause…and is surely safer than Libya and the perilous Mediterranean waters in which so many drown while trying to escape
