Mummy and Uncle George, by Donu Kogbara
Last Wednesday, July 22nd, was a very sad day for me. It was the third anniversary of my sweet mother Anne Chizomam Ukachukwu Kogbara’s death. I’d spent the morning nostalgically rereading her burial brochure, which was full of tributes. Then my cousin called to tell me that our beloved uncle, Ambassador George Saako Kobani, had passed. […]
The consequences of bad governance, by Donu Kogbara
Chi Lael, the United Nations, UN, World Food Programme, WFP, spokesperson for Nigeria, addressed journalists last week and shared some alarming statistics. She said that she would normally only speak for her own programme but had decided to make a joint statement on behalf of the WPF and two other UN agencies that also have responsibilities related […]
What line did Obi cross? By Donu Kogbara
After reading Peter Obi’s thoughtful New Year’s Day statement, Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the ruling APC, accused him of being an extreme pessimist and doomsayer who “has crossed the line of truth so many times” and “deserves whatever comes his way”. Like many other onlookers, I am appalled by the obvious threat, deeply puzzled […]
2024 AWARDS, by Donu Kogbara
Before I start to immerse myself in 2025 matters, let me briefly look back at a few individuals who excelled in different areas of endeavour in 2024…and bestow my own special awards on them. HERO OF THE YEAR Dele Farotimi, the fearless and uncompromising activist lawyer. He regularly launched verbal and written attacks on powerful […]
Different types of strength, by Donu Kogbara
Last week, I appeared on Arise TV to complain about the docility of opposition parties and urge Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi – whose presidential candidacies I vigorously supported in 2019 and 2023 – to quit making life too easy for Tinubu and become more aggressive. Mr Obi was kind enough to visit me at home to […]
I am a Born Again Obidient! By Donu Kogbara
On Monday night, I appeared as a guest commentator on Prime Time, the popular and thought-provoking Arise Television show that is hosted by the inimitable Charles Aniagolu. We talked about National Assembly legislators who recently defected from the Labour Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. I disdainfully described them as rats deserting a sinking ship, […]
