Ka Ọfọ Solu Ibe Ya Lee

Ndigbo have a saying that, ‘Oji ọfọ ga ana’. Translated, this means that he or she that lives by pious virtues need not be afraid of any harm or danger coming to the person. Ọfọ is not just a piece of wood that can be seen in the home of a titled Igbo man, or […]

PDP, OTHERS FAILING NIGERIANS AS OPPOSITION POLITICAL PARTIES

A democracy without opposition is like making an omelet without breaking eggs; or, a bird flying with one wing or one clapping with one hand. Yet, the fact is there is no opposition in the nation’s so-called democracy. Opposition political parties simply exist as platforms for power grabbers to contest and capture power and there […]

Call for Transparency in Nigeria’s LGA Allocations: SERAP’s Appeal to State Governors

N40 Trillion LGA Allocations Unaccounted For. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called upon the 36 state governors of Nigeria and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr. Nyesom Wike, to disclose the details of federal allocations intended for local governments in their respective states and the FCT. This request includes […]

Abuja and the two Nigerias

If we take the Central Bank of Nigeria to Sokoto, will that translate to wellness for the seat of the caliphate? The Central Bank of Nigeria recently announced a decision to send back to Lagos some of its departments. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) also announced a decision to go back to its […]

Nigeria’s Oil Sector Reform: CBN to Oversee Crude Sales for Enhanced Transparency

In a significant move to promote transparency and address the decline in oil revenue, President Bola Tinubu has initiated a major reform in Nigeria’s oil sector. This reform involves transferring the responsibility of crude oil sales from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Historically, the NNPC had […]

Tragic Discoveries and Rising Criminality in Owerri and Surrounding Areas.

In a startling development in Owerri, Imo State, the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) uncovered five decomposing bodies, including that of a woman, in a forest opposite the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) Ihiagwa. This disturbing discovery, made during an operation based on intelligence reports, has raised significant fear and concern in […]

Uganda disowns ICJ judge over Israel genocide trial

Justice Sebutinde argued that the case against Israel was political not legal Uganda’s government has distanced itself from Judge Julia Sebutinde, Kampala’s representative in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), after she opposed all emergency measures sought by South Africa in the genocide case against Israel. On Friday, the ICJ ordered Israel to take “all measures […]

The real “Agba baller”

Tony Elumelu, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s financial sector, is flourishing under the current administration. His bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), is poised to earn a substantial commission of approximately $66 million (or 66 billion naira) for orchestrating and facilitating the Afrexim-NNPC $3.3 billion loan deal. However, this achievement is just a part of […]

Atiku Raises Concerns Over NNPCL’s $3.3bn Loan and $12bn Crude Oil Repayment Plan Under Tinubu’s Leadership

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed significant perplexity regarding a substantial $3.3 billion emergency crude oil repayment loan. This loan, obtained by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and facilitated by the African Export-Import Bank (Afrieximbank) in 2022, is a point of contention. This financial arrangement emerged during a period marked by the […]

Gaza or Jerusalem: Where should Nigerians be found?

If history were a child, the Yoruba would insist on calling it an Abiku. History keeps climbing the chimney and, in Wole Soyinka’s voice, yelling at us: “I am Abiku, calling for the first/ And the repeated time.” And with J.P. Clark’s opening glee, his entrance chant, history revels in “coming and going these several […]

WHAT IF OBI OF ONITSHA IS REMOVED BY GOVERNOR SOLUDO?

I wrote a piece highlighting the constitutional order that was being challenged in Anambra state when the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, decided to call out Governor Chukwuma Soludo in the media. The much-respected royal father made a very poor decision with that one. It was an unprovoked fight with all gloves off. […]

A very objective assessment of the Buhari administration

Yes, Buhari was a Mistake. Few weeks ago, he turned 80. At that, he is the oldest Nigerian to serve as the leader of this country. He is unarguably one of the luckiest Nigerians. Besides Olusegun Obasanjo who became Nigeria’s democratically-elected President, having served as military Head of State, no other person has been as […]

Operation Python Dance: The catalyst for IPOB’s Radicalization and Proscription.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) emerged from a long-standing secessionist sentiment in Nigeria’s South East region. Its roots can be traced back to the secessionist movement of the 1960s, led by Lt. Colonel Odumegwu Ojukwu, which sought to establish the Republic of Biafra. The movement stemmed from feelings of marginalization by the central government, […]

2024: Reset Nigeria and avert the storm

As year 2024 gets underway, not even the staunchest optimists and the predatory political class can pretend any longer that all is well with the world’s largest agglomeration of Black people. In all sectors of national life–governance, the economy, security, infrastructure, social services, and national cohesion–confusion, decay and misery are prevalent amid unmistakable symptoms of […]

𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗸𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲:

The Ikwerre (natively known as Iwhuruọha are one of the Igbo Subgroups in Rivers State. Traditional history has classified Ikwerre into seven groups called “Ikwerre Essa”. They are Elele, Isiokpo, Rumuji, Emohua, Choba, Aluu Igwuruta and Obio group. This division was recognized by Forde and Jones; (1950) in their ethnographic study of the Igbo speaking […]

Understanding Igbophobia in Nigeria: Historical Roots and Contemporary Challenges

The issue of Igbophobia in Nigeria is deeply rooted, with its origins dating back to the colonial era and the early years of Nigeria’s independence. During this time, the Igbo people were perceived as disproportionately favored by colonial authorities, leading to envy and resentment from other ethnic groups. This negative sentiment was further exacerbated by […]

President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Farewell Address (1961)

On January 17, 1961, in this farewell address, President Dwight Eisenhower warned against the establishment of a “military-industrial complex.” In a speech of less than 10 minutes, on January 17, 1961, President Dwight Eisenhower delivered his political farewell to the American people on national television from the Oval Office of the White House. Those who […]

KIDNAPPING, TERRORISM, POLITICS AND NATIONAL SECURITY

The Nigerian nation is a confused state. The protection of people’s lives and property as well as their welfare are the two main reasons that governments are in place everywhere in the globe. Any additional justification is incidental rather than central. This implies that any nation with a government that is unable to guarantee the […]

The Nigerian Police Force: Evolution, Challenges and Reform for a Safer Future.

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has a complex and evolving history, characterized by both achievements and significant challenges. Established with colonial origins, the NPF has played a crucial role in law enforcement and maintaining peace and order in Nigeria. However, the force has faced issues such as police brutality, extrajudicial killings, corruption, and a lack […]

No Palestinian state – Netanyahu

The US and Israel have clashed over the future of post-war Gaza Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel “will not settle for anything short of an absolute victory,” rejecting calls from Washington to either wind down the hostilities in Gaza or support the creation of a Palestinian state. The US pushed for the realization of the […]

Netanyahu the ‘modern Fuehrer’ – Erdogan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has committed “genocide” against the Palestinians of Gaza, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday. Speaking at a warship commissioning ceremony at the Yalova shipyard near Istanbul, the Turkish leader laid into both Israel and the West. “There is no more trust towards the Western countries that have failed […]

EU accuses Israel of financing Hamas

Netanyahu has vehemently denied such claims, blaming Iran for the flow of arms and funds to the Palestinian group EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has openly accused the Israeli government of funding Hamas, an allegation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied. Borrell did not elaborate on the claim, which has been repeatedly made by […]

What is the End Game. The Neo-Colonial Privatization of Ukraine

What is the Hidden Agenda? This “Engineered Chaos” –which consists in deliberately prolonging an unwinable war, to the detriment of the people of Ukraine–, creates conditions which favour the Neo-Colonial Privatization of An Entire country The Privatization of Ukraine was launched in November 2022 in liaison with BlackRock’s consulting company McKinsey, a public relations firm which has largely been responsible […]

Is Zelensky Really Out of Control? What is The End Game? The Privatization of Ukraine?

On January 18, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that the political West is trying to exert greater control over the increasingly unhinged Kiev regime frontman Volodymyr Zelensky. According to Lavrov’s assessment, the US-led power pole’s puppet is trying to expand his grip on power by eliminating any form of dissent, including canceling this year’s presidential election. The increasingly […]

Israel Now a Liability for the West and Its Universal Values?

Israel’s appearance at The Hague last week to defend itself against South Africa’s charge of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip marked the most significant legal and diplomatic challenge to the country since its inception more than seven decades ago. In a public hearing, South Africa’s legal team presented a solid legal document that outlined […]

After 85 Years Shell Exits Nigeria Onshore Oil Sector, Sells Assets at $1.3bn

After 85 years, British energy major Shell (SHEL.L) has agreed to sell its Nigerian onshore oil and gas subsidiary in Nigeria to a consortium of five mostly local companies for up to $2.4 billion. Active in the West African country since the 1930s, Shell has struggled for years with hundreds of oil spills at its […]

Nigeria: Tinubu’s Ascension to the Presidency (I)

Fellow Nigerians, let me tell you from the outset and without equivocation that I voted “against” the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the February 25th presidential election. And if the opportunity arises again, I will repeat the same thing, whether in the rain or in the scorching sun. It […]

LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR SELLS COMPANY FOR $1.2 BILLION—BIG WIN FOR BIRMINGHAM

When you read this column, you may think it’s about a successful entrepreneur selling his business and making a lot of money. He did make a lot of money, but the real story is that this man plans to build multiple businesses that will create many much needed high paying jobs. Birmingham and Jefferson County […]

The Urgent Case for Restructuring Governance in Nigeria.

The debate over Nigeria’s political and governance structure is complex, touching on the nation’s diversity, large population, and centralized system. Nigeria’s immense diversity in ethnicities, religions, and languages is a potential strength but has led to conflicts, raising questions about the suitability of the current centralized government for such a diverse nation. The proposal to […]

The man supposed to stop Donald Trump is an unpopular 81-year-old

In failing to look past Joe Biden, Democrats have shown cowardice and complacency American politics is paralysed by a contradiction as big as the Grand Canyon. Democrats rage about how re-electing Donald Trump would doom their country’s democracy. And yet, in deciding who to put up against him in November’s election, the party looks as […]

Understanding the Importance of Intellectual Partnerships in Modern Relationships.

The term “challenge” can often trigger a defensive reaction, as it is frequently associated with conflict or drama. However, being challenged can also mean being intellectually stimulated or encouraged to excel. Regrettably, not many women encounter men who challenge them in this positive sense. Women have made significant progress in both financial and educational fields. […]

Blackmail, not forex, major reason for multinationals exiting Nigeria.

Serial digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, has spotlighted the chief reasons why multinationals are exiting Nigeria and warned that if nothing was done, more of such businesses and indigenous ones may close shop in the coming months and years. In a press statement, Ekeh who is the Chairman of Zinox Technologies Limited, a Nigerian conglomerate […]

Stolen assets worth £6.9m will return to Nigeria

A court has ruled stolen assets worth £6.9m ($8.9m) can be returned to Nigeria. It comes after Jersey’s Attorney General served a forfeiture notice to the Royal Court in Jersey in November. The court ruled the money, deposited in a Jersey bank account, was likely stolen by officials in the Nigerian Government in 2014. The […]

Breaking News: Naira on a Path to N3,000.

The current exchange rate of the Naira, around N1,000, is merely a midpoint in its journey to N3,000 by 2027. This projection is based on the lack of significant improvement in key macroeconomic variables or factors by then. The exchange rate is an economic metric comparing two economies. It reflects disparities in macro variables between […]

Time for Arewa and Biafra to Part Ways.

I believe Igbo should have their Biafra because I find no single positive reason why we must live as one nation while other people closer to us than the Igbo are having separate nations. As a man without colonial mentality, I do not allow colonial hangover to becloud my reason. There is already Biafra. No […]

RESURGENT FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION: CAN PRESIDENT TINUBU COMMIT POLITICAL HARA-KIRI?

The battle against the hydra-headed monster known as corruption has primarily been political since the establishment of Nigeria’s two primary anti-corruption agencies. President after President has used these main agencies as a weapon against those who are thought to be opponents of the president or the ruling party. A national chairman of the ruling party […]

Revolution Beckons

Everywhere I look, it feels like a national emergency. The widespread despondency is matched only by a profound sense of helplessness. Driven by curiosity about this pervasive disquiet, I have been quietly observing conversations in various WhatsApp groups. Despair seems to reign; many believe the economy is in a nosedive. Opinions range from believing we’re […]

CATALOGUE OF LOOTINGS IN NIGERIA:

Globally, subsidies, whether for food, transportation, energy or housing, are part of good governance. So, the issue is not subsidies but who benefit from them. In Nigeria, subsidies are primarily of the rich, by the rich and for the rich. I will highlight a few, how they are being manipulated and how huge sums of […]

DR. NNAMDI AZIKIWE, THE IGBO DEITY

The problem with writing skewered history is that it equally misinforms its target: Kayode Esho was a great jurist, but Akunne Oputa was the “Socrates” of the Supreme court. Enahoro was a young editor at his paper, the Southern Nigerian Defender in Ibadan, but Azikiwe made him that young editor with Osita Agwuna as his […]

The world economy’s biggest problem is Africa

Countries across the continent have been unable to capitalise on their demographic dividend A global baby bust is slowing growth in every major economy, from China and Japan to Germany and the US. But the flip side of this story goes untold: even economies that could still get a big boost from population growth are […]

“NO GREE FOR ANYBODY” SLOGAN AND THE FAULTY MINDSET OF THE NIGERIA POLICE

This Friday, African Independent Television (AIT) aired two opposing press statements of the Nigeria Police and the Army regarding the Netizens’ 2024 slogan, “No Gree for Anybody.” The Police spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi issued a warning, stating that the slogan might cause the nation’s law and order to collapse. He said, “We have been informed from […]

“Secret” Israeli Intelligence Ministry Document: Expel All Palestinians from Gaza.

An Intelligence Ministry document revealed by Local Call and +972 shows how the idea of population transfer to the Sinai is reaching official discussions. First published on November 1, 2023 The Israeli Ministry of Intelligence is recommending the forcible and permanent transfer of the Gaza Strip’s 2.2 million Palestinian residents to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, according to […]

Video: South Africa’s Closing Argument against Israel for Genocide.

January 11 Hearing at the World Court Israel’s Secret Intelligence Memorandum An official “secret” memorandum authored by Israel’s Ministry of Intelligence “is recommending the forcible and permanent transfer of the Gaza Strip’s 2.2 million Palestinian residents to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula”, namely to a refugee camp in Egyptian territory. There are indications of Israel-Egypt negotiations as well as consultations with the […]

Decentralizing Nigeria for Sustainable Growth.

Restructuring Federal Powers and Empowering Regional Autonomy. The argument for restructuring Nigeria and decentralizing key sectors such as transport, education, health, police, works, aviation, mines, and power to the states is multidimensional, encompassing historical, political, economic, and social aspects. With the Population Reference Bureau forecasting Nigeria’s rise as the world’s fourth-largest population by 2050, the […]

THE BBC DOCUMENTARY AND MY ENCOUNTER WITH TB JOSHUA AND SYNAGOGUE CHURCH

I saw the BBC documentary on the late Prophet TB Joshua and his Synagogue church and wasn’t surprised. I have a personal experience too. I’m not sure if this qualifies as the proverbial “case of curiosity kills the monkey.” However, I was aware that Prophet TB Joshua and his Synagogue Church had gained significant traction […]

Ptolemy I Soter and the Development of Early Christian Symbolism.

The origin of the “Savior” – Later becoming the person worshipped today as Jesus Christ. Ptolemy I Meryamun Setepenre (circa 367-283 B.C.E- Before Common Era) (also known as Soter) (“Soter” means savior) became the first European pharaoh of Egypt through military force led by Alexander the Greek (a.k.a Alexander the Great). When Ptolemy became pharaoh […]

The Betta Edu Saga Reveals Deep Systemic Issues

The controversy about the request by the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to the Accountant General, as widely reported, is only a reflection of the systemic failure in our public service. I will point out a few issues while we await the outcome of the investigation. Before I proceed, it is evident […]

TB Joshua’s daughter: Tortured after standing up to ‘Daddy’

The BBC reveals how the late megachurch leader TB Joshua, who is accused of committing sexual crimes on a mass scale, locked up his own daughter and tortured her for years before leaving her homeless on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria. Warning: Contains details some readers may find distressing “My dad had fear, constant fear. […]

Disciples: The cult of TB Joshua, Miracle maker – BBC Africa

Dozens of ex-Synagogue Church of all Nations members – five British – allege atrocities, including rape and forced abortions, by Nigeria’s late TB Joshua. The allegations of abuse in a secretive Lagos compound spans almost 20 years. The Synagogue Church of All Nations did not respond to the allegations but said previous claims have been […]

Empathy in Every Transaction: A Heartfelt Plea to Support Small Vendors

When we enter luxurious malls, boutiques, and supermarkets, we often accept prices without question. We pay exactly what the price tags display and sometimes even generously tip the staff. However, this attitude sharply changes the moment we step outside to buy something as simple as bananas. Our haggling skills intensify. Imagine a poor widow, burdened […]

The evolution of Samsung.

1- In 1938, Lee Byung-Chull launched Samsung in South Korea as a grocery shop. 2- In 1940, due to tight competition in the grocery segment, Samsung abandoned grocery for producing and selling of noddles. 3- In 1950, Samsung abandoned production of noddles for producing of sugar. 4- In 1954, Samsung left sugar and started a […]

Israeli Ministers Melt Down in Cabinet Meeting Over Military’s Plan to Probe Oct. 7 Failures

“Was It A False Flag”? An Israeli cabinet meeting devolved into a bitter argument Friday in the wake of the IDF chief announcing plans to launch an inquiry into the military’s failure to respond to the Hamas attack on Oct. 7. Several ministers lambasted IDF Chief-of-Staff Herzl Halevi during a discussion on “the day after” the Gaza War […]

The Way Out: Back to the Roots!

These are some of the things we adopted from the United States of America. In Nigeria’s past: These were the days before American influence transformed our society, days of strong, visionary leaders and communities bound by tradition and morals. Pastors and Imams were spiritual guides, and monarchs were custodians of customs. Then came the American […]

Video: The Obama’s Chilling Movie, “Leave the World Behind”

Cyber attack, Power Grid Goes Out, Synchronized Chaos, Collapse, “Civil War” “Leave the World Behind” depicts the unraveling of society in the wake of a surprise attack by an unknown assailant. Many believe the film, produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, predicts a cyberattack on the U.S. power grid A cyberattack that will make the COVID pandemic […]

The Criminalization of International Justice.

End the Genocide against the People of Palestine. Nuremberg Principle IV: Disobey Unlawful Orders, Abandon the Battlefield under Principle IV of the Nuremberg Charter. The Republic of South Africa’s Legal procedure against the State of Israel. APPLICATION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS To the Registrar of the International Court of Justice, the undersigned, being duly authorised by the […]

Urgent call for a “state of emergency” in the education sector of Imo State. A Comprehensive Analysis.

The educational landscape in Imo State, Nigeria, particularly in its public primary and secondary schools, has been facing significant challenges. When compared with past decades, the overall quality and quantity of education in Imo State have shown a negative trend. The neglect and near collapse of the education system in Imo State casts a shadow […]

The WaZoBia Billionaires: The extraordinary stories of Da Rocha, Dantata and Ojukwu eBook:

Extraordinary Stories of the WaZoBia Billionaires: Ojukwu, Da Rocha, and Dantata” offers a captivating insight into the lives of three Nigerian remarkable figures who rose to immense wealth and influence in pre independence Nigeria. This book explores their unique journeys, business successes, personal challenges, and their significant socio-economic and cultural impact. Through engaging storytelling, it […]

THE 15th JANUARY 1966 MILITARY REBELLION eBook

It was established that sometime during August 1965, a small group of army officers, dissatisfied with political developments within the federation, began to plot in collaboration with some civilians, the overthrow of what was then the Government of the Federation of Nigeria. The plan which eventually emerged from their deliberations was that on a date […]

RETURN OF MILITARY RULE TO WEST AFRICA AND WHAT THE POLITICAL CLASS MUST DO TO SAVE DEMOCRACY

A pro-democracy organisation called Save Democracy Group – West Africa (SDG–WA) recently issued a press statement alerting the public to the ongoing military takeovers that have occurred in West Africa and Africa since 2020, as well as the pressing necessity to preserve democracy in the West African sub-region. In fact, since 2020, the military has […]

A Troubling Picture

Nigerians are increasingly frustrated at the growing disconnect between the political class and ordinary people. Whatever else happens in the rest of his term of office, those informed in such matters will be eternally grateful to President Bola Tinubu for pulling the plug on the oil subsidy regime, a trough at which the Nigerian political […]

Black Wall Street: A Legacy of Prosperity and Tragedy.

From Chicago, Illinois to Tulsa, Oklahoma to Durham, North Carolina and many other cities in between, African Americans built flourishing centers of economic growth and commercial activity in their communities at the start of the 20th century. While each district had its own unique nickname reflecting its status as a financial boomtown, one moniker is […]

PLATEAU CHRISTMAS KILLINGS, GENOCIDE AND GROWING NEED FOR STATE AND COMMUNITY POLICE

The killing of about 200 people on the Plateau on Christmas Eve has once again highlighted how helpless Nigerians have become in the face of the nation’s rising and intensifying terrorism. A national newspaper captured the tragedy thus: “Of the number, 148 were killed in Bokkos Local Government Area, 19 in Mangu Local Government Area, […]

The Manipulation of Media and Perception: A Critical Examination.

Are we? Or do we live in a Media Society where brainwashing is insidious and relentless, and perception is filtered according to the needs and lies of state and corporate power? The United States dominates the Western world’s media. All but one of the top ten media companies are based in North America. The internet […]

Why Biden’s Red Sea Strategy Will Blow Up in His Face

The Houthis are going to prevent Israel-bound commercial ships from reaching Israeli ports as long as Israel prevents food, water and medicine from reaching Palestinians in Gaza. If Israeli leaders want to end the blockade, they need to stop killing Palestinians and end the siege. This is the simple, moral solution to the current crisis […]

Trump warns of new ‘Great Depression’

America’s economy will be wiped out if Joe Biden stays in power, the former president has claimed Former US President Donald Trump has warned that the national economy will completely collapse if he does not return to the White House next year. He described the grim scenario in a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday. “The […]

US government debt reaches new milestone

Washington’s borrowings have reached $34 trillion for the first time, up by over $6 trillion since President Joe Biden took office US government debt has breached an unflattering milestone, topping $34 trillion for the first time in history and more than doubling the total of the world’s next-biggest borrower, China. The US Treasury Department disclosed the new […]

Uncovering the Corona Narrative: Was Everything Carefully Planned? Analysis by Ernst Wolff

Why were worldwide measures taken which have caused one disaster after another and pushed humanity deeper towards the abyss instead of lifting them out of their misery. ⁣⁣Superb explanation of one big reason the world went corona psychotic. Lecture by Ernst Wolff, renowned German economist and journalist. His focus is the on the global financial and monetary […]

Balancing Power: The Trials and Tribulations of Implementing the Imo State Charter of Equity

Imo State, known for its rich cultural heritage and political dynamism within Nigeria, has been at the center of a significant political experiment: the Imo State Charter of Equity. This charter was conceived as a means to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of political power among the three senatorial zones of the state: Orlu, […]

The State of the Nigerian Nation: A Reflection on the Brink of 2024

On this final day of 2023, we must tell ourselves the truth if Nigeria, as we know it, is to survive. And where we are is that the Nigerian state has collapsed. While everything appears to be normal, there is an absence of substance or true value. Here are a few indications. One: The naira […]

How the young Winston Churchill escaped from a prisoner-of-war camp

And what his unlikely tale reveals about imperialism The future prime minister, Winston Churchill, had a dramatic escape from a prisoner-of-war camp. He fled, stowed away on a train, and jumped off in a remote area, while the enemy was in pursuit. His distinctive appearance made him stand out in Africa, yet he managed to […]

Every Nigerian City Should Learn from the Collapse of Warri

War devastates cities, a lesson every Nigerian city, or any aspiring city, should heed from the decline of Warri as an Oil City. In the 70s through the 90s, Warri was a bustling industrial hub. Key industries like Warri Refinery, NNPC, DSC, Delta Glass, Shell, Chevron, Schlumberger, Dunlop, Agip, Saipem, Halliburton, and others operated at […]

Reality vs. Illusion. People have been Robbed of their Ability to “Decipher between Fact and Fiction”

CIA Director, William Casey is reputed to have said to Ronald Reagan ‘We’ll know our disinformation is complete when everything the American public believes is false.’ Fast forward thirty years, and there’s no piece of fiction the masses will not swallow. From Woke to COVID to the war in Ukraine, people no longer make their own ideological pilgrimages to […]

Navigating the Complexity of Nigeria’s Abandoned Infrastructure Projects: A diverse Challenge.

In Nigeria, the issue of abandoned infrastructure projects is a complex and multifaceted problem, deeply rooted in various systemic issues and spanning over half a century. The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors estimates the cost of these uncompleted projects at a staggering N12 trillion, with approximately 56,000 abandoned projects nationwide These projects range from the […]

Ajaokuta: Challenges and Decisions in Nigeria’s Steel Industry: A Historical Perspective

Did you know that the original feasibility study for steel production, carried out by the Soviets in 1959, recommended that it should be sited in Onitsha? They suggested using iron ore from the Udi Hills in Enugu, selecting Onitsha due to the proximity of the Niger River and the city’s existing infrastructure. Steel production, a […]