There is an Igbo saying that: “A tree that signals its falling does not kill anyone.” In this write-up, there is no room to sugar coat my intention, rather, I want to be as blunt as possible. It is reported that the remains of Ikemba Nnewi is getting ready to …
Recently, there has been a heavy presence of soldiers in Lagos State. Governor Babatunde Fashola has come out to say he does not need them, the Federal Government is insisting that the soldiers will remain. Crazy! Photo credit: Miguel Enwerem Why are we fooling ourselves that we are in …
So yesterday, the NLC leaders carried their briefcases to meet with the Federal Government over the removal of Premium Motor Spirit that has caused so much wahala in the Country over the past two weeks. Just when everyone thought both parties would reach an amicable agreement, confusion set in and …
The colonial masters inflicted irreparable damage on the Igbos that resonates to present time. The most atrocious and heinous crime ever committed on Igbos was the amalgamation of Northern and Southern Protectorates in 1914 by the British colonial masters. The evidence of this disaster manifested itself by Hausa/Fulani assaults on …
In their ill-fated town hall meeting moderated by the Chief Executive officer of This Day Newspapers, one could see glaringly that, that outing was nothing short of a smokescreen. It was a conspiracy of the Federal Government with its accomplices against the rest of us. President Goodluck Jonathan has …
So, Sahara Reporters had called the Honourable Minister of Finance to invite her to a debate on the Fuel Subsidy. Immediately they introduced themselves to her, our mummy suddenly went deaf! LWKMD. Preview Transcript: SAHARA REPORTERS: “Hello Minister, this is Omoyele Sowore calling from Sahara Reporters, can you hear me?” …
Barely 2 years ago, luck, as it were, fell on Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GEJ) to lead the most populous nation in Africa as its President. One full year later, he was substantively sworn in as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. On both occasions, he swore to …
Governor Okorocha recently held a Press briefing with Journalists in his village home in Ogboko. In that meeting, he talked about the progress of his Administration in the short period following their inauguration. Just incase you missed it, here is a recap . 1 “Governor Okorocha said that with …
December 12, 2011 The Inspector General of Police The Nigeria Police Force, Louis Edet House, Shehu Shagari Way, Maitama, Abuja. Dear Sir, CONCERNING THE RAPE/DEFILEMENT OF 11-YEAR-OLD CHILD, DEBORAH EZUMA BY KELECHI IROHA, A BUILDING MATERIAL DEALER BASED IN OKIGWE, IMO STATE: NETWORK ON POLICE REFORM IN NIGERIA (NOPRIN) REQUESTS …
I wish to first commend the Rochas Okorocha-led administration in ImoState for embarking on some projects in Owerri metropolis. Special mention must be made of the road from Imo Hotels which transverses Amigbo Street and is expected to terminate at Emmanuel College. I have also seen serious grading of other …
When I was a teenager, my Dad would take me to Leventis Supermarket in Port Harcourt with him on Saturdays. The very first thing he does was to ask for ice cream, and then we will stroll around the supermarket, making purchases, licking our ice cream. I still like …
Time after time, human beings tend to ignore positive milestones, but fixate on issues of less relevance to the development and improvement of good governance. The elections that elected officials in 2011 in the country clearly signified the characters and integrity of President Goodluck Jonathan and Professor Attahiru Jega of …