L.Chinedu Arizona-Ogwu

Arizona-Ogwu writes from Oyigbo, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Rivers Crisis: A Go-Round Obio-Akpo Memogate!

The state capital of Rivers is undergoing another political crisis. That is neither a novelty, nor particularly significant. The treasure-base routinely seems to set-in the throes of emergency...

Port Harcourt And The Criminal Activities!

The sudden and violent outbursts of power-mongers rowdies are often triggered by the authorities’ failing to meet their unlawful demands...

Politics Of Insecurity!

Everywhere you look inside Nigeria, violence seems to be gaining currency. We see the common theme of provocation leading to violence, pain, death, destruction, disrespect for law and order, collective punishment and disgrace...

The Late Prof. Achebe, His Kinsmen and Dreams!

At the age of twelve, Achebe moved away from his family to the village of Nekede, four kilometres from  Owerri. He enrolled as a student at the Central School, where his older brother John taught. In Nekede,  Achebe gained an appreciation for Mbari, a traditional art form...

Fuel subsidy removal: Is the aim feasible?

The three counterparts that make up an economy, the companies, the consumers, and the government, are all contributing to a deteriorating economic situation. Through their actions, all three are complementing each other and leading the country into a recession...

Port Harcourt Waterfronts Raze: Unanswered Questions?

The resistance to waterfront demolition has always existed on the part of different groups working independently, the authorities giving practically no response as the resistances remained low key because of waterfront dwellers’ difficulties in waging a continuous fight..

Student Loan : Is It Necessary Among Nigerians?

The student funding in Nigeria is more of a pie than a puzzle. The schools want a bigger pie and more slices instead of realigning their budget priorities like the rest of the world in our present economic crisis...

Nigeria’s democracy, Boko Haram and public orderliness!

Nigeria's well-being depends on a lot of things, among which economy and security play a prominent role. If these things are not taken care of, government's claims of a pro-people regime are inconsequential...

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