by Joel Ighalo Conscience is an open wound, only truth will heal it- Othman Dan Fodio That the emergent generation of young South Easterners clamour for separation from the Nigerian Federation, some being even favourably disposed to bringing this to fruition by the force of arms indicates the abysmal failing of the institution of... Read More

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March 20, 2017

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Joel Ighalo: Those who will not remember the past [NEXT]

by Joel Ighalo The sixties will forever remain remarkable to Nigeria whenever the topic of her history is broached. The year, 1960 Anno Domini, will also remain remarkable to many an African country. It was referred to, in Cyprian Ekwensi’s Divided We Stand, as Africa’s Year of Independence. In the year, 1960, there was... Read More

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February 16, 2017

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Joel Ighalo: Valentine and the blessings of recession [NEXT]

by Joel Ighalo If you could cast your mind back to the “Fe-Buhari” mantra and the 2015 General Election in Nigeria when the former administration thought it fit to postpone the ballot exercise citing security concerns, then bring it back to the reality of today, you will only agree with me that, indeed, a lot... Read More

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February 8, 2017

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Joel Ighalo: Nigeria and a thesis in toilets [NEXT]

by Joel Ighalo Monday morning: the busiest day of the week, I believe. On the streets, you find office holders hurrying to work, the day student hurrying to beat the assembly bell. In King Jaja Hall of Residence, University of Lagos, life begins even before the muezzin call to prayer. Then you see boys forming a... Read More

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January 12, 2017

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Joel Ighalo: How non-negotiable is the unity of Nigeria [NEXT]

by Joel Ighalo There was this legend which was told about a schoolmate of mine: In an Oil and Gas exam, there was a question which bordered on Resource Control and Fiscal Federalism. This schoolmate of mine who was from the Niger Delta had a lot to write: “My people are suffering; my people are... Read More

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