Any ruling party can make even a goat win an election. The only exception to this great truism is Goodluck Jonathan who lost his baton. Nigeria had a much-ballyhooed presidential election on February 25, and there is not much to…
Why Nigeria does not need an anti-corruption president again — Magnus Onyibe
The much anticipated election 2023 is finally here with us as it will finally be held on Saturday 25 February, which is just a few days time. And the redesigned naira swap with some of the old denominations that is…
In Search of Unity: 62 years after — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
No Nigerian leader thus far has been able to breast the unity tape. Forget all the fine words and promises and boasts, most Nigerian leaders have been victims of false starts, like overzealous athletes. It takes a holistic understanding of…
Dame Patience Jonathan is our man -Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
There is so much talk in the political airwaves of a possible return of Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to the seat of power in Aso Rock. Nigerians are indeed living in very interesting times to witness a president appearing first…
Analyzing the stages of booze in Nigeria -Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
“Stage One – The Mood Jocose. Stage Two – The Mood Morose. Stage Three – The Mood Bellicose. Stage Four – The Mood Lachrymose. Stage Five – The Mood Comatose.” Ayi Kwei Armah: The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born …
Zik deserves November 16 to be national holiday – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria’s foremost nationalist and first president, deserves his birthday, November 16, to be slated as a national holiday. It is deserving honour for the pivotal leader who led the charge for Nigeria’s independence on October 1, 1960. …
Political comedy is sweeter than sugar – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Let’s take a trip away from the many tragedies of Nigeria to the hypertension-curing subject of political comedy. Political comedy is sweeter than Dangote sugar – from Nigeria to America, to all over the world, Who could have believed…
Anambra declares Monday, November 16, Work-free Day
The Anambra State Government has declared Monday, November 16, a work-free day in honour of Nigeria’s first president, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, who was born on November 16, 1904, in Zungeru in today’s Niger State. All government offices, except those which…
If you like relax lock down, if you like don’t – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
To relax the lockdown or not to relax the lockdow. That is not the question because, I am neither here nor there. The virus of hunger is dealing me a devastating blow as much as the fear of Coronavirus. I…