Opinion

OPINION: NNAMDI KANU AND THE ‘REDEEMER COMPLEX’

This piece was motivated by a number of related events around Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB): (a) The number of crowds he commands since his release from detention - whenever he goes in Igboland....

OPINION: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY’S AUGUST VISITORS AND THEIR STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE

The term 'August Visitor' is usually used to describe the visit of a highly dignified or important person or an unexpected visitor with unusual importance and influence. And such is the only way to term the last month's visit...

OPINION: BETWEEN AGF ABUBAKAR MALAMI AND THE OHANEZE STAND ON KANU

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Nnamdi Kanu, the self acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is on trial for the offence of Treason and Treasonable Felony among other offences. He was granted bail with conditions attached which he has since flouted...

OPINION: GETTING NIGERIA READY FOR A GREEN ECONOMY

Recent reports from around the world indicate that soon, there’s going to be a shift from a fossil reliant economy to a green one. That shift promises to be asymmetrical. Countries like the UK and Germany, after having spent...

OPINION: THE SECESSIONISM IN ALL OF US

Nations take pride in its unity and strongly oppose any forces threatening its peaceful coexistence. Evidently, the peaceful coexistence of Nigeria is under menacing threat from major centrifugal forces like the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The IPOB is...

OPINION: WHEN CHURCHES’ BECOME FETISH RITUAL DENS

In the past year or so there has been an alarming increase in the number of 'churches' that double-up as fetish ritual dens. Corpses are being discovered buried in the foundation of churches and several so-called pastors have been caught...

OPINION: BUHARI, KACHIKWU AND THE FEELING OF FULFILLMENT

I sat transfixed on my chair, as the hall erupted into a rapturous mood, when the recipient of this particular award, bowed his head twice before the cream of dignitaries staring at him. And a voice vibrating in stillness,...

OPINION: SPORTS LOVE BUHARI, AND DALUNG TOO

One way nations have succeeded in engaging the energies of the youths positively and keeping them away from social vices is through sports. Apart from keeping them busy all year round, youths manifest their potentials just as sporting activities...

OPINION: MAKURDI FLOODING: OF ATIKU’S N5M DONATION AND CRITICS

In the past few days I have observed the outcry of a lot of Nigerians about the N5 million donated by Atiku Abubakar to the victims of flooding in Benue State. Much as I believe in giving, I also believe...

OPINION: THE MATTER OF 38 SENIOR ARMY OFFICERS

I'm compelled for the second time in less than two years to write on this vexed issue of the alleged wrongful dismissal of 38 Senior military officers of the Nigeria Army because of newly emerged information which goes to...