If I were God, I would bury these sorry bigots in the pit and muck of absolute disdain

“If I were God, I would yank Petronius, Thrumpanus, Erdganus, and the pus-brained Tucker Carlson, string them out by their balls ...” ―Don Okolo For the world would know no peace some people must die. If you agree with that premise, please raise your hand or mumble an amen. The world is hated by people she is sheltering, despised by those she feeds daily, and threatened by men she has granted everything. And yet, she...

Influence and Ambiguity of Adages —Those Sayings Might Make or Break You

“Every Happening Could Bring About Some Form Of Realization” Vs “Everything Happens For A Reason” We live in a society whereby the statement “everything happens for a reason” is a readily available comment especially for unpleasant occurrences. It is usually a religious as much as a cultural statement. A patient on their sick bed would utter under their laboured breath “I know God is using this situation to teach me humility .” A student fails a...

OPINION: In 2023, Will Anambra North Be Business As Usual?

Anambra North has produced some of the finest politicians of national repute in the past. But Governor Obiano is the first governor of Anambra State from the zone. With his exit in about a month, observers are keen to see how the coming election outcome will differ from the past two elections in which Obiano was in charge. In Anambra North, Sen. Stella Oduah has held sway for eight years as the senator representing the...

Vision is a Powerful Thing -It Must Not Follow Conventional Wisdom

By Dr. Kingsley Moghalu I remember when I finished NYSC as a Legal Officer @Shell Nigeria in the late 80s and was working at Newswatch, then Nigeria’s leading newsmagazine. I was planning to “japa” abroad for master’s/doctoral degrees and then on to an international career. A close friend offered me the possibility to become the company secretary of a new bank in Lagos he was involved in its setting-up. That would have taken me on...

What 2023 General Election Means for Anambra Voters

Without mincing words, the coming General Election is going to be an experience of the unusual in which quality, competence, and leadership capabilities are going to be shaping who emerges at the polls. Next year’s General Election in Nigeria will be a crucial outing in Anambra’s political sphere for two main reasons; it is a test on some established political stakeholding, but also a chance to raise the bar for elective political offices in Anambra...

The 2023 Presidential Election: Reflections on ‘Igbo Unity’

“Opposition against the political ambition of individuals is guided by political interests, not by ethnic identity” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu The concept of ‘Igbo unity’ seems to interest all Nigerians of all ethnic nationalities, particularly as it concerns national politics. Discussions on Igbo unity arise only in relation to national politics, especially when the presidential election is around the corner. But also when there is an argument on the propriety of ‘allowing’ an Igbo man to become...

SOLUDO: The Reformer As A Salesman

by Joe C. Anatune – Guest columnist and blogger Culture shock and inertia to change will expectedly be a challenge to transforming Anambra to a smart Megacity that will make her a healthier and happier place to be. Fortunately, Governor-Elect Cee Cee Soludo has been diligently preparing Ndi Anambra mentally for the beneficial change. He carries a huge cross as the expectations from his government are oversized. Yes, he overwhelmingly won the election. He came out...

The Menace of Local Government Transition Committee in Anambra State

If the House of Assembly of Anambra State goes ahead to confirm Chairmen and Members of Local Government Transition Committee anytime this week or in the coming week, most of the Transition Committee Chairmen and members (councilors) would have spent not less than five years in their local governments, with zero accountability or responsibility for the hundreds of millions of local government funds supposed to have been disbursed to them. In fact, many of these...

A Toast To Willie—Dissecting Anambra’s Gubernatorial Politics

Governor Willie Obiano’s direction of Anambra’s affairs will end on March 17, 2022. But his imprint on the state for eight straight years will endure. Not only endure but also assume legendary proportions with the passage of time. Historians will wax lyrical on his double tenure and ascribe to him the quotable, poetic words Julius Caesar uttered in celebration of one of his famous war victories: “Veni, vidi, vici.” Willie Obiano came. He saw. He...

Flight KL 588 from Lagos: European airlines’ handling of its African passengers may be racially discriminatory

In addition to a high rate of disparity in airfare, these systemic trends that emit prejudice, negligence, and thoughtlessness manifest as racial discrimination in service delivery standards.   The flight booking was the United States-based Delta Airlines, but the routing and services were provided by its partner airline, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the official airline carrier of the Netherlands. Thus, a Delta flight on January 13—originally booked as DL 9477—ended up as KL 588, a...

WP2Social Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com