SOC Okenwa

Okenwa writes from Cote D'Ivoire.

The Patriot and His Hypocrisy

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, is an enigmatic, controversial, misunderstood statesman in Nigeria. His national interventions always had an insightful impact on our national life....

Hillary: The End of the Beginning!

Let me begin this piece by making a solemn confession: ever since Donald Trump was declared the victor of the American presidential poll penultimate...

Trump: Up Against History

In less than 48 hours Americans will be going to the polls to elect a new President, one that would take over power from...

The Demons and Ghosts In the Villa

Dr Reuben Abati was reportedly arrested last week by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for his alleged involvement in 'Dasukigate'. The anti-graft...

Kitchen and Bedroom Politics In the Villa

The Nigerian First Lady, Aisha Buhari, is a combination of brain and beauty. Nigeria has had many first ladies but this one is perhaps...

The Supreme Corruption Nigeriana

Penultimate weekend Nigerians (at home and abroad) woke up to learn of the good news emanating from different cities across the federation. They were...

Biafra: Neither Pro Nor Anti

As a full-blooded Igboman it is always emotionally difficult to write about one's ethnic group or people especially when such write-up is deemed to...

SARS, Amnesty International and Our Rights

Recently, the Amnesty International (AI), a combative NGO combating human rights abuses around the world, had released a damning report on the atrocious activities...

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