Peter Obi and the hard road to a new Nigeria
By Fred Chukwuelobe Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, sat down with Arise Television anchor Ojy Okpe for an extensive conversation on the election and a wide range of issues confronting Nigeria. It was one of those interviews that leaves you with plenty to think about long […]
Premium Times, Owei Lakemfa and the Ibori phenomenon
THIS intervention is necessitated by two items: a report in the Premium Times of March 10, 2018 and an essay by the famed columnist, Owei Lakemfa in the Vanguard of March 19. The subject matter of both items is a criticism of the recent hosting and celebration of Chief James Ibori who was governor of Delta State from 1999 to 2007. Both items pooh-poohed the organisers of the event that it was morally reprehensible for them to do so.
Obasanjo winning it for Buhari
With barely a year to the presidential election and until a while ago, beyond speculations and perhaps clamour for particular favourites, we never knew the aspirants. But, more out of arrogance and jealousy, former President Olusegun Obasanjo (already) descended on those he diagnosed should forget the elections. Jealousy? That is deplorable enough. Yet, we must add envy to Obasanjo’ reasons for his self-imposed political obstruction.
The insanity of looters’ protest against sane governance: The Kogi Example
Our roads were derelict. Our hospitals were ‘hospitalized’. Our schools were testaments of monstrosities and wicked neglect. And they say we shouldn’t refer to the past. They kept reminding us that Governor Yahaya Bello knew the enormity of the task ahead of him. We can’t forget the past. If we do, the future will be worse. We need to constantly remind ourselves of where we are coming from.
Imo’s renewed hope for 2019
By Marcus Iheanyi WORDS making the round is that Governor Rochas Okorocha is shocked that the people of Imo State are unhappy that he is planning to foist his son-in-law on the state as his successor come May 2019. For the governor who believes he has done his best to serve his people well, all […]
Turkey’s threat to domestic rule of law
Countries that host Turkish citizens all over the world should be on notice that Ankara’s efforts to track down its opponents overseas poses a threat to their domestic rule of law
The real looters list President Buhari, Lai Mohammed should’ve released – Reno
It was with great amusement that I received news that the minister for propaganda, the rightly and prophetically named Lai Mohammed, was planning on releasing a new looters list.
Zik Price: Celebrating an Amazon, Anambra first lady
A befitting honour for a 1st Lady whose heart is overflowing with milk of kindness.
2019: Adejuyigbe and the battle for Akure
The mention of Arch. Richard Olajide Adejuyigbe would cause outpouring of praises as a result of his outstanding record in public service and profound humanitarian activities. Even now that he is in the ring to contest the forthcoming House of Representatives election in his Akure constituency, his popularity and admiration seem to have grown bigger.
Why Fayemi should not run?
Dipe has always been all over the social media in such riotous and insidious youthful exuberance about Fayemi that one couldn’t help but wonder if he really has anything to say about Sen. Ojudu——his principal.
PDP: Time for defectors to return
When I take a graphic look and do not see some persons that were our men and women anymore in the PDP political ship, I ask, what happened?
