Nigeria Matters

This much quoted biblical aphorism is very often avoided by prosperity pastors when they preach before man-made gods. They also do not tell the truth which says ,”What does it …

Governor Theodore Ahamefule Orji is really working in Abia State for only those he has marshaled out to be praising him, not for the collective well-being of the state…

Throughout history and throughout the world, some names have become synonymous with wickedness and negativity.  Some names are only famous for their notoriety.  Joseph Mbu, the current Commissioner of Police …

When I saw Lamido Sanusi’ picture in the Nigerian press, I said to myself, that is a chip off the old block. Long may he reign!!!

This piece analyses the burgeoning intensity of violence in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria, consequent to the apocalyptic campaigns of Boko Haram – a fundamentalist Islamist group that has been …

When the name June 12 comes up, everyone fidgets and wonders the direction of the ensuring political discourse. Even if one were to be thinking or referring to something absolutely …

Whenever I want to leave Gov. Theodore Ahamefule Orji of Abia State alone in order to see if he will change the compass of his stranded way of governing that …

There is a sense in which the name of the malaise afflicting Nigeria is Biafra. I have argued before—and I must do so again—that Nigeria’s refusal to confront and address …

The British knew that the ethnic groups were broadly divided along religion and western civilization adaptability, yet because of their self seeking glory and expansionist agenda, they merged the North …

Nigerians are among some of the most reactionary people on planet earth; impulsive sentimentalist who wait until situations get out of hand before reacting; spectators of action who wait until …

From whatever perspective one views it, the brutal attack on Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, a serving senator, the leadership, members and supporters of the All …

A reflection on the journeys Nigeria has made since her inceptions as a nation ruled by her own people, reveals super encouraging motivations that indeed if nothing else is clear, …

Why did the Americans agree to this unusual swap of prisoners, even in the face of their very harsh criticism of the way we have handled the kidnapping of 230 …

One of the theories I find difficult to understand is the idea that the federal government is actually orchestrating all the mayhem in parts of the country; that the government …

It’s always been a struggle historically to get the North to embrace Western Education, something they reject strongly. It is not uncommon in the North for a wealthy 60 something …

I was astounded when I saw your picture at the beginning of the  national conference, where you are a delegate. I was distressed to the marrow…