Engobo Emeseh

Hooray for democracy! Hooray Nigerians! But…

In all my adult life, there have been precious few incidents that have made Nigerians from all walks of life unite in celebration and joy...

Gas Flaring in Nigeria: The Decision of the Federal High Court in Context

Although there has been jubilation in several quarters following the recent decision of the Federal High Court in Benin declaring the flaring of gas illegal, I have found that there are questions in some quarters about the practicability of this decision in light of the technological and economic implications involved…

Senator Arthur Nzeribe, the EFCC and Corruption in Nigeria

Here is a man that one needs to dine with...with a very long spoon. However, the wisdom of our fathers is that we do not disregard the message simply because we do not like the messenger...

“You Are An Idiot” In A Democracy?

While I am in total agreement that the president’s language is an embarrassment to the nation for which he ought to apologise, one is much more concerned about what his words and attitudes portends for democracy in Nigeria...

Shell Cuts Proven Oil Reserves: Some Observations

The Nigerian government has never shied away from its responsibility to do whatever is necessary to protect revenue from oil. Anyone in doubt of this merely needs to recall or pay a visit to Odi...

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