The issue of armed escorts in Nigeria is assuming an alarming proportion. Everyone with money these days has armed escorts. My question is simple: Who regulates their activities? Who controls who should carry weapons or not? URL:https://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/101804.html
Poor Sullivan Chime! The man fainted at the parade grounds a few days ago in Enugu and later told reporters that it was due to the normal rigors of the gubernatorial job. Now we know what rigors he was actually referring to. He must have had some inkling... URL:https://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/012208.html
Clearly, two wrongs do not make a right but if the leaders have failed to address the problems facing the police, then frankly speaking, the blame for the crimes of the police must be placed squarely on the doorsteps of the government. URL:https://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/092004.html
Perpetual and incessant suffering seem to have hardened Nigerians to the point where they no longer worry about their health and welfare. They knowingly buy food cooked near open sewers; they stand around without raising alarm while unscrupulous elements... URL:https://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/101104.html
Achuzia's defense [that the shrines were not new in the Nigerian tradition and was not worth publicizing because it portrays Igbos as cannibals] sounds similar to Obasanjo's image project where the president was saying that Nigerians should cover our bad... URL:https://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/080904.html
It was with the cynicism engendered by the elusive Oba airport project that I approached the news of a proposed airport at Asaba, Delta State. Granted, I loved the idea of an airport in Asaba because I imagined that it would almost play the same... URL:https://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/012109.html
Right before my very eyes, the man that fell off the Okada bike quickly got up, picked up his now soggy bag and started laughing hysterically. He was still standing inside the puddle while water dripped down his pants! I was stunned. URL:https://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/102504.html
The implication of the direct flight development is that those who decide to fly North American Airlines to Nigeria would now spend as little as 11 travel hours! This is a far cry from the 20 to 24 hours that passengers hitherto spent with European... URL:https://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/100606.html
I just came back from Nigeria a few days ago. During my visit, I had the opportunity to see a few government-owned and private medical facilities in places like Lagos, Awka and of course Nnewi. I was appalled and horrified at the condition of the... URL:https://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/011507.html
The bottom line is that for PDP, Obi has served the purpose for which he was granted a court victory. They are ready for the second phase of their game plan. They know that come 2007, if Obi contests for the gubernatorial post again, he has a good chance... URL:https://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/102706.html