A state of violence: Rivers State and the Agatu killings
The level of violence that accompanied the re-run elections conducted in Rivers State on Saturday, March 19, 2016 has made it imperative for the...
Skills for 21st century living
The necessity for citizens of the world to acquire skills relative to life-long learning was one of the vital “tools” for the 21st century...
Of citizens, leadership, expectations
Expectation. Noun. 1. Looking forward to; anticipation. 2. A looking for as due, proper or necessary. 3. (pl.) Prospect of future success, prosperity, etc.
The...
Plenty of religion, little or no morality!
Morality. Noun. 1. Moral quality or character, rightness or wrongness, as of an action. 2. Being in accord with the principles or standards of...
A season of great expectations
The title of Charles Dickens’ novel is appropriate to qualify the prevailing mood in the nation since the declaration by the Independent National Electoral...
Go learn some French – and open up your world!
Tuesday, 14th July, 2015 saw me spending time reminiscing over my journey so far with the French language and culture, a journey which began...
How can the Church impact on corruption?
Discussions have begun among the Nigerian Church as to what role the Church can play in the ongoing fight against corruption. One of the...
Of bigotry – and witchcraft!
Bigotry. Noun. 1. Stubborn and complete intolerance of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one’s own. 2. The actions, beliefs, prejudices, etc....
Be gone, apathy!
Apathy. Noun: 1. Lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern, especially regarding matters of general importance or appeal; indifference. 2. Lack of emotion or feeling.
Normally,...
Help! ‘perilous times’ are upon us!
It was the Apostle Paul in his second epistle to Timothy, his spiritual son, who predicted the following: “But know this, that in the...
