The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into our souls. Elizabeth Cady Stanton Odidigborigbo, In 2014, I wrote a viral article…
Category: Opinion/Editorial
Rivers State and Wike’s Concept of Good Governance, By Ogbonna Nwuke
What began like a small story originated by the Department of Custom and Excise over the importation of combat helicopters allegedly abandoned at the ports is gradually blowing out of proportion. The handover of the attack choppers to the Nigeria Air Force by the Customs was supposed to be the end of the story. But…
5 Negative Effects of Too Much Screen Time
With many organizations dependent on the World Wide Web to do their businesses as well as other activities, many workers now spend hours in front of the computer screen. Furthermore, the eyes have no rest from too staring at a screen because if you are looking at your computer, you are staring at your mobile…
Igbo Stereotypes Nigerians Are Tired of Hearing
The Igbo tribe of Eastern Nigeria is one of the three leading ethnic groups in Nigeria. There are so many good and amazing things about them but like it is in many situations negative perception usually overshadow the good ones. This is the same with the Igbos. Nigerians have this perception about the Igbos which…
Beauty Mistakes That Make You Look Older Than Your Age
Women always want to look ravishing and beautiful. Hence, some women dress down to appear super attractive. While some of them are able to pull this off, others don’t. This because in a bid to look good, they make some beauty mistakes that may make them appear older than their age. Of course, you know…
Memo To Uduaghan: This Land Will Not Forgive You And Your Generations, By Fejiro Oliver
Your Excellency, Forgive me for not putting your address in this letter. I am sorry. I have the addresses of all your houses in Nigeria and abroad (including the ones you bought using fronts), but for lack of knowledge on your current abode, I left the address open. My apologies Sir. I saw your rebuttal…
4 Situations Where Towing Van Can Rescue You In Lagos
For Lagosians who have been stranded in the night in either their cars or public transport, they know that they have to leave that location immediately or else something unpalatable will happen. It is even worse for those who drive their own cars. They have two options leave their cars and have it burgled or…
5 Things Flying on a Plane Does To Your Body
It is the festive season and it is the period when many people travel from point A to point B. For those who prefer taking flights when traveling, you may not know that flying tampers or messes with your body. Yes, it does. In line with this, Jumia Travel, identify 5 things traveling does to…
Open Letter To Emmanuel Uduaghan: Now That Ibori Is Released, What Lessons Are You Learning?, By Fejiro Oliver
That is the thing about lesson, you always learn them when you don’t expect them or want them Cecelia Ahern Your Excellency, I’m pretty sure that the last 24 hours must have been the worst hours of your life. The only one that comes close may be when your favoured candidate lost the Peoples Democratic…
Upholding Governor Okowa’s Gbaramatu Initiative As Panacea For Niger Delta Peace, By Ephraim Okwuosa
The recent initiative of the Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, in requesting the company of immediate past President Goodluck Jonathan for a joint visit to Gbaramatu kingdom in the oil producing area of Niger Delta in pursuit of peace, is clear demonstration that a new wave of patriotic support has emerged to boost the…