The caption of this emotion laden article was inspired by a novel I read, given to me by an old English lady. The book’s title is, ‘‘The Places in Between’’, was by Rory Steward – an English with Irish history…. Read More ›
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Nigeria’s Omugwo (Postpartum Care) Problems, By Prince Charles Dickson Ph.D
Last week, Damilola Dimeji-Ajayi wrote on Omugwo: Understanding The Culture Behind Igbo’s Traditional Postpartum Care.
Like The Bitch And Her Seven Puppies Like Senator Uzodimma, By Kelechi Abonuyo
In Igbo society such as Imo State of Nigeria, there are so many encumbrances to checkmate excesses. As told in the proverb of the Mother-dog and her seven puppies, Igbos are appreciative, but they know when to say, ‘‘hol’ it… Read More ›
Suddenly Imo AGAP ‘‘Speaks In Tongues’’ In Favour Of Former Barber, Uche Nwosu, By Kelechi Abonuyo
The last has not been heard about the desperation of the crumbling political empire of Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha. Built hurriedly on quicksand, the emperor chose Uche Nwosu as the crown “prince and principality” of the empire.
The Last Nigerian Mohicans And Mayors, By Prince Charles Dickson Ph.D
Have you read the book The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757 (1826), it is a historical novel by James Fenimore Cooper.
The Saints And Shaitans Of Imo Politics, By Kelechi Abonuyo
In all the emerging political intrigues in Nigeria, Imo State presents an interesting narrative, which makes it arguably the most political hotbed. One thing is clear. A political underdog will carry the day at the end of 2019 general election.
Waiting For Justice In Nigeria… By Prince Charles Dickson Ph.D
I will start my admonition as I often term it, for this week with an old folktale that is often used as a management guide, but with a little twist, and that is by adding a fourth moral that I… Read More ›
We Are All Part Of The Nigerian Problem, By Prince Charles Dickson Ph.D
What is the problem with Nigeria, who is the problem, today I dare say that the problem with Nigeria is not America, United Kingdom, not Ghana, but Nigerians; part of our problem, is simply put, ‘us’, ‘we’, ‘you’, ‘them’, ‘they’…. Read More ›
Nigerian Elections; Selling The Girl To Buy A Lantern… By Prince Charles Dickson Ph.D
The person we were supposed to sell and buy a lantern, asked, “if you sell me to buy the lantern, of what use, when you have disposed the beauty for which the lantern was meant to help you see”.
The Drift Towards Executive Recklessness, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
There are different seasons for different reasons. When issues are not appropriately timed, they can be misconstrued. Executive Order Number 6 is one of such poorly timed executive interventions. Besides, it is a mere rehash of what is already statutorily… Read More ›
Nigeria @58, ‘Sorry That I Forgot Your Birthday, By Prince Charles Dickson Ph.D
So, let me quickly wish you a not-too-happy belated Independence Day, my beloved Nigeria. And do kindly indulge me as I start this conversation cum birthday greeting with the following rider.
We Love Jollof Rice But Hate Ourselves… By Prince Charles Dickson Ph.D
So I waited to see who wins the PDP’s flag for the presidential race come February next year, and the winner is HE Abubakar Atiku, former Vice President, former this and former that, and he is a muslim, and so… Read More ›
