For the past four years, I have been insisting that our problem and even need now is not about salary increment but about being a productive nation that produces what it needs and uses what it produces. This would galvanise…
A legacy in speeches: Remembering Nelson Mandela 10 years after his death
Former South African President Nelson Mandela actively protested apartheid for most of his life, and he is known for being one of the world’s most famous political prisoners. His anti-apartheid activism never faltered: He delivered speeches, wrote letters while imprisoned…
MANDELA10: Asaba commemorates a decade of Nelson Mandela’s legacy
In a poignant tribute to a decade of Nelson Mandela’s legacy, the 10th memorial service is scheduled to unfold on the evening of Tuesday, December 5 at the Nelson Mandela Gardens and Resort within the Asaba International Airport. The commemorative…
Let’s forge patriotism in Nigeria — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It’s quite easy to be misunderstood once any bloke talks about forging something in this country called Nigeria. There are so many accusations of forgeries all over the place such that even arguing for the forging of national unity may…
Ex-Governor Mbadinuju’s Burial: Anambra shows leadership — C. Don Adinuba
In his famous study of leadership, Jim Collins, regarded as one of the most engaging leadership scholars across the globe, states in his book entitled Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t, that there are…
The Legend of Yebo Gogo Man Kole Omotoso — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The news that came from Johannesburg, South Africa on July 19 was heartrending: Kole Omotoso is dead! The lionised writer, Kole Omotoso, was my teacher at the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, for four years of my…
Wike could turn out Obi’s Judas, a prophecy — Isidore Emeka Uzoatu
A noted cynic and friend of mine provided the mnemonic for this piece. Unbidden, he had opened up on the aged tale of the world being filled by three human types. The first make things happen. The second watch them…
Prof Osodeke and the agonies of our heroes present — Isidore Emeka Uzoatu
Events in Nigeria end up unfolding at so dizzying a pace that oftentimes it gets hazy to recount them. Like in these pre-electioneering times, when they appear in a perpetual fast-forward mode. So much so, in fact, that the present…
Tribute: Sunny Ojeagbase’s humanity will endure forever -Ehi Braimah
It is so difficult to write about good people in the past tense but it is a reality we must find the courage to accept. Good people will always die and depart from this sinful world. Yet, every death is…
Long walk of Nelson Mandela to freedom -Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
There are so many uninspiring tosh all over the place, so I have just decided to latch on to some inspiring stuff by recalling the legendary one named Nelson Mandela. The great man wrote the book Long Walk to Freedom:…