One does not eat “I almost” in a stew. (What one missed narrowly, one cannot enjoy at all). Some 11 years ago, I wrote asking, what is a name and I asked us what Nigerian meant to us. Advertisements
Opinion
Nigeria Still In Severe Pains, By Prince Charles Dickson Ph.D
Pain is a distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli, what are the signs and symptoms of pain?
Okorocha’s Competing Versions Of Reality, By Tayo Oke
Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely”. So says the English Nobleman, Lord Acton, Member of the British Parliament, 1865-1886. Spare a thought for the Owelle, Rochas Okorocha, the flamboyant Governor of his own special fiefdom called Imo State, Nigeria.
An Ode For The Nigerian Soldier, By Prince Charles Dickson Ph.D
In other countries the armed forces are respected for their sacrifice In my country (Its a million lighters in the sky tonight) we never remember the sacrifice of the life of those men and women that give theirs so I… Read More ›
The People In Between, By Kelechi Abonuyo
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.
“Transition Hours”: President Jonathan Writes Back, By Reuben Abati
“There was no bitterness in him after he left power. He did not look back. He did not look down. Instead he looked up and after looking up, he looked forward and went on pressing ahead. That forward movement has… Read More ›
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 ›
