War and conflict have remained man’s unending afflictions, with devastating consequences, some of which remain painfully permanent. Conflict has been generally accepted as an inevitable concomitant of human interaction. What has not been generally accepted is that conflict does not Read more…
I am supporting Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the role of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). My belief in her capability to efficiently and creatively steer the affairs of the presently stressed WTO is founded on my understanding of her Read more…
Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, went to the ancient city of Benin, saw and faced the agents of a siege , conquered the godfather. But he was also quick to give credit to all those who joined him in the battle Read more…
SIR: Anambra is perhaps one of the few states in Nigeria that have chalked up some good mention. Her respect comes not from her size, but her worth. She has limited land space – the next smallest state after Lagos and Read more…
This piece is not meant to please any mortal who is anybody anywhere, but written to set the records straight in the light of truth and facts. And if in the end of these scribbled words I end up hurting Read more…
Dear Alhaji Lai Mohammed, I didn’t know I would have to comment on the state of the nation again so soon after a recent response to presidential spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, on the courage exhibited by the President, Major General Read more…
So much has been said and written about the person of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. She is one of the most popular women in Africa today and there are good reasons for that. This is not just due to her previous Read more…
Sir: My heart grieves with sadness as my attention is drawn to the recent incessant clashes between members of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and security agents which have again led to deaths of many citizens in Emene, Enugu State a Read more…
By Sam Omatseye The problem with the hoopla over the Chinese loans is that lawyers think it is about law. But as they are thinking it is about law, it becomes about sovereignty. While mulling it as sovereignty, they mistake Read more…
TONY OKAFOR writes on the intrigues between once bosom friends– the Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, and billionaire oil magnate, Prince Arthur Eze– which may be a prelude to the coming governorship contest in the state next year When the Read more…
By Innocent Duru and Dorcas Egede What it means for churches, mosques, others Differences between old and new CAMA CAN: We don’t know how rejected bill became law We don’t want govt picking trustees for us – NASFAT It’s the Read more…
Sir: Those who riotously celebrate the demise of another forget that the Grim Reaper knows neither kin nor kith. In a vintage display of his vanquishing vindictiveness, Olusegun Obasanjo, former president, laid his boot into the late Senator Buruji Kashamu who Read more…