Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Rudolf Okonkwo

October 9, 2025

Rufai Oseni’s public flogging of Engineer David Umahi

When Umahi was the governor of the backwater state of Ebonyi, he acted like a god demanding worship.

Journalist Rufai Oseni and minister David Umahi
August 29, 2025

Fare thee well, Nnaemeka Okwelume

Nnaemeka Okwelume dedicated himself to a thankless calling, where one sacrifices time and resources only to receive criticism and abuse in return.

Nnaemeka Okwelume
August 16, 2025

Igbo, Yoruba squabbles contextualised

The Igbo–Yoruba quarrel may be smaller than India–Pakistan’s rift, but the pattern is familiar.

Peter Obi and Bola Ahmed Tinubu
August 9, 2025

A long, overdue gratitude to Mike Awoyinfa

When starting out in any career, you owe the greatest gratitude to the person who gave you your first real chance—not those who rush to claim credit for your success.

Mike Awoyinfa
August 1, 2025

How to fall in love with a Nigerian

The Nigerian is a composite species—equal parts cockroach, scorpion, wasp, mosquito, and butterfly.

Nigerian students on campus
July 14, 2025

Muhammadu Buhari’s urgent dispatch from the great beyond

Let me begin by sharing the most profound truth I ever heard in life—one I stubbornly ignored: Only the dead are truly educated.

Muhammadu Buhari
July 9, 2025

Peter Obi is stuck—so is Nigeria

Unless there’s a major bombshell in the next two years, Nigerians will likely head into a 2027 election with Peter Obi on one side and Bola Tinubu on the other.

Peter Obi and Bola Tinubu
June 1, 2025

Why we need a new Bible, Quran and Bhagavad Gita

Humanity has clung to these texts for generations, lived by their codes, and imitated their prophets.

Bible, Quran and Gita
May 17, 2025

I’m Unoka, case closed

Who does a “proper burial” impress at Heaven’s gate? 

Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart
May 3, 2025
Natasha Akpoti and Godswill Akpabio