SOC Okenwa

Okenwa writes from Cote D'Ivoire.

The Fujimori Syndrome

Alberto Fujimori was the popular former President of Peru for close to a decade. He came to power in 1990 and left in the...

Between Obanikoro and Onikoro

We have got an identity problem to deal with, first and foremost, in this essay. The identity of the subject seems to be two...

Farewell to Legends!

Few weeks ago the world boxing community in particular were knocked into unconsciousness literally when the sad and ugly news made the rounds around...

June 12: Thy Spirit Liveth!

General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) served in the Nigerian military high command for decades as a professional coup-plotter. He achieved international fame or infamy...

Buharism: The Fewer We Are!

Last Sunday (May 29) the Buhari administration marked its one year in the saddle. On May 29 2015 after the presidential poll in March...

Leicester: Lessons In Greatness

Leicester City is one of the oldest cities located in the Midlands region of England. Less than half a million folks live there. Sir...

The Apt Censure from London!

Recently London played host to a host of countries in an elaborate well-attended Global Anti-Corruption Summit. The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari was among the...

No, Comrade Oshiomhole, No!

Initially I had wanted to caption this piece "The Comrade's Last Wish" but changed my mind and went for the one above. As a...

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