As Tinubu plays God, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
Listening to President Bola Tinubu’s response to the plea of Nigerian Catholic Bishops that he should make the yoke of Nigerians lighter, I couldn’t help but remember the Biblical story of King Rehoboam in 2 Chronicles 10:1-15. After the death of King Solomon, Rehoboam, his son, went to Shechem to be crowned king and the whole […]
Alex Otti: The governor who took governance to the people, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
When it comes to issues of public policy, administration and governance, 95-year-old Dr. Uma Eleazu – economist, policy scientist, administrator and teacher is peerless. So, when he unequivocally asserted in June 2025 that: “Since Dr. Alex Otti became governor of Abia State, I have started having hope that things can change,” Nigerians paid attention. Asserting that […]
Tunji-Ojo: Lodestar in Tinubu’s cabinet, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
When Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who had been re-elected a member of the House of Representatives, was appointed minister of interior by President Bola Tinubu in August 2023, not many paid heed. But those who knew his antecedents were upbeat that the appointment was tantamount to putting a round peg in a round hole. To be sure, the […]
Christopher Kolade: I lost a mentor, a friend, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
I was in the middle of a meeting on October 9, when my friend and colleague, Emeka Duru, sent me a cryptic message: “What is going on Iyke? I am just reading on Facebook that Dr. Christopher Kolade is dead! Please can you help us confirm that?” I froze. While praying fervently that it should be […]
Ofala and Globacom: When culture and technology intersect, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
On October 1, I received two text messages from the Obi of Onitsha. The first, a well-designed card inviting me to the 2025 Ofala Festival, read: It is the wish of His Majesty Nnaemeka Achebe CFR, mni, Obi of Onitsha, Agbogidi that you be invited to his 2025 Ofala Festival at Ime-Obi Onitsha.” The second message […]
What exactly does Lagos State want from Ndigbo? By Ikechukwu Amaechi
On October 1, Nigeria marked its 65th anniversary as an independent country and Nigerian leaders, as usual, used the opportunity to preach the gospel of peace and unity. Nigeria, many insisted, is the handiwork of God. President Bola Tinubu led the choir in his nationwide broadcast with this rallying cry: “While our system and ties […]
