Bala Usman speaks to Nigerians after 20 years
By Owei Lakemfa Yusuf Bala Usman, noted historian, fiery politician, co-author of…
When the rich roars: The Dangote-NUPENG face-off
By Owei Lakemfa Aliko Dangote is a likeable man. He is into…
Banditry, its politics and practitioners
By Owei Lakemfa One of the major challenges of Nigeria since colonial…
Eighty-year European and Vietnamese victories that define world politics
By Owei Lakemfa The world has in the last three months witnessed…
Character is a person’s religion, not what he professes
By Owei Lakemfa This has been one of the most widespread celebration…
They who are about to be murdered, greet you
By Owei Lakemfa Anas Jamal al-Sharif cried on air as he reported…
Legislating litanies of inanities
By Owei Lakemfa The Nigerian National Assembly, NASS, while earning one of…
When the Nigerian state chooses to play rogue
By Owei Lakemfa Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, the 51-year-old Governor of Niger…
No mind your nationality, you’ve got the identity of an African
By Owei Lakemfa History was made. It was the United Nations International…
God says, let there be movement, Nigeria Police says no!
By Owei Lakemfa The Holy Book told us that after the first…
Haunting images in a world of criminalities
By Owei Lakemfa Dogs, no matter how we view them, are animals.…
If you can’t keep traditions, don’t be a traditional ruler
By Owei Lakemfa Four leading Nigerians died within three months, each leading…