Due to conquest, subjugation and colonialism, black people throughout the world seem to suffer from racial and cultural identity problems emanating from educational systems that belittle their existence and self-worthiness. On the other hand, the Arabs of Africa are excluded from consideration here since they do not suffer identity problems as much as black people…
As I reflect on what Nigeria has become, what with the orgy of blood typified by the weekly ritual of bomb blasts at Nyanya, it is clear that something will give very soon if we do not start taking proactive steps. Perhaps the steps might be too late, especially with the type of leadership elite Nigeria is saddled with…
It is such a pity when one reads about blatant betrayals of Nigerians by the members of the political class and their supporters. You hear of huge monies stolen, ballot boxes hijacked, billions of unremitted funds, and then no one is held accountable or made to feel guilty for the obnoxious acts…
I’d rather discuss the subject of Boko Haram as a problem or crisis that must be tackled with the spirit of one indivisible and indissoluble sovereign state and be quickly resolved for the security and welfare of the people…
Since the killings and bombings by the radical Islamic sect called Boko Haram intensified in the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, many people are counseling that there is a conspiracy theory against the president by northerners and some of their international collaborators…
It is a long overdue and indeed a perennial demand of the entire Nigerian citizens that Nigerian democracy and governance development does not need Immunity Clause in the constitution…
That Nigeria has passed South Africa as Africa’s largest economy—when calculated by Gross Domestic Product—is almost old news. The coverage of that feat afforded Nigeria’s image a rare shining moment in the foreign media…
If it is any consolation, it means kleptocracy is not unique to Nigeria; but I will not rejoice in that knowledge, as some people will be quick to point out to me. Is there, or has there ever been, any country in the world ruled officially by thieves? I have looked at my history books and have not come across any, but then thievery has never been legally recognised officially. Nigeria will soon set another world record by becoming the first unilaterally, officially recognised Kleptocracy in the world. Trust me, the way we a re going…
The rains are here again bringing to public glare the many mendacities of the Governor Theodore Ahamefule Orji government of Abia State…
Some of our brothers have turned the country upside down. Fear stalks citizens like long lazy shadows. Abuja, in particular, is as nervous as a virgin. If it’s not Boko Haram today, then it’s Herdsmen who also happen to be experts in directing helicopter drop-offs and are equally smooth in their use of semi-automatic weapons…
I have gladly accepted the invitation of the Strasbourg Conference on International Law and Human Rights because since I spoke here in 1989, there has been a decline in respect for human rights world-wide…