When he writes his novels he bears the name Odili Ujubuonu. When he wants to make money, he tells you his name is Tony, as in Anthony. The hits of the multiple award-winning novelist, Odili Ujubuoñu, are many, not the…
Birthday of Ancient Man — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
My birthday is about to happen, which means that Nigeria is older than me by about three months, but I feel very ancient because of the way the country has dealt with me. The ready advice for any Nigerian who…
Dear friend, let me tell you how I oppressed Soludo – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Now that the erudite former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, is the odds-on favourite to become the next governor of Anambra State, I am in deep fear over a sin I committed against him in the…
Tagbo: Legendary Father of a thousand and one sons – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The rule is that a Catholic Reverend Father must not father children. Another rule says that if you don’t break the rules you cannot change the world and attain the height of legends. Very Reverend Father Nicholas Chukwuemeka Tagbo has…
Let me tell you a Nigerian story before and after the civil war – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
I am not as daft as this country. I grew up with books while Nigeria fattened into stupor with oil money. Anything very oily can be quite dangerous to good health. I am very poor but I can stand on…