In an era where looeted money is hidden in soakaways and abandoned buildings by corrupt public officials, a discovery has been mande of 2 boxes full of treasures belonging to the late NAFDAC boss an Igbo woman-of-calibre Dora Akunyili. But these boxes contained, not looted money, but 110 awards given to Dora Akunyili for being…… Continue reading Another 110 Awards Belonging To Igbo Heroine Dora Akunyili Discovered In 2 Boxes
Why Not Use The ‘Illegal Refineries’ To Reduce Kerosene Price?
The price of kerosene, which millions of Nigerian households depend on to cook is rising above what they can afford to pay. If kerosene was being supplied in sufficient quantity, the price will not be threatening millions of Nigerians with hunger …and anger. Every few months, Civil Defence delight in telling us that they destroyed so…… Continue reading Why Not Use The ‘Illegal Refineries’ To Reduce Kerosene Price?
Darkenss Continues In The Land, When There Is Coal Lying Unused
As I type this piece, I look out the window, and there is pitch darkness everywhere, and it is very sad, because this darkness is unnecessary. Why do I say it is unnecesary? Because if you ask the power ministry why we don’t have light, they will tell you that it is because they couldn’t get enough gas…… Continue reading Darkenss Continues In The Land, When There Is Coal Lying Unused
Remembering Aguiyi Ironsi
Aguiyi Ironi was the first military Head of State of Nigeria, and became president in 1966. He was a man who always wanted to be in the army, but his his elder sister and guardian would not hear of it. Not until she was persuaded to allow him follow his passions. Those passions led him to…… Continue reading Remembering Aguiyi Ironsi
What Made Stephen Keshi Great?
Stephen Okechukwu Keshi was finally buried yesterday in his home town of Illah, Delta State. That we all know. But what many do not know is what really made this man great, for he was no ordinary football player or coach. This was the second player ever in the whole of Africa to win the…… Continue reading What Made Stephen Keshi Great?