The challenge before Ekiti State, my snake-bite story
By TUNJI OLOWOLAFE After the Kiriji War of 1877 to 1886, our forefathers chose these iconic hills for their majestic beauty, strategic security and temperate climate. Perhaps that is why Ekiti people carry such unmistakable pride in our heritage, our values and our good looks. Some may even boldly argue that we are the best-looking […]
Anambra: My heart bleeds
ANAMBRA never ceases to amaze me. As a sociologist, I have always taken a keen interest in events around me and as an indigene of Anambra State, Ogidi to be precise, I always pay extra attention to developments in my State.
The independence of the Prodigal son
ON October 1, 2011, Nigerians celebrated the 51st anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. It was a day marked by the same usual festivities, civic rituals and elaborate speeches by the President, governors and other governing officials.
Between ‘The Animal spirit of capitalism’ and the petroleum subsidy debate (2)
THE NNPC which was set up to prospect and explore oil like its counterparts in Iran, Libya, Venezuela, Brazil etc, suddenly became a net importer and distributor of imported fuel.
Re:Open letter to Gov. Obi
He has transformed the Anambra State-owned university by building many structures, including the Mass Communication block, the Law Faculty Library and hostels at the Igbariam campus while doing much more at the Uli campus.
Enough of sectional sentiments
It is regrettable today that politics in Nigeria is getting more brutal, more bizarre and damned bloody. Political assassinations are common place in the agenda of today’s politicians. Our politicians now pursue more eloquently those traits and interests that divide us rather than inventing means of cementing the bonds that unite us.
