Gragra, flight, fear & faith
The recent near air mishap involving Wike brings to mind some aspects of in-flight experiences that I have had over the years. Some funny, some scary, others instructive but...
The Freudian slip that exposed the seat: Wike, Tinubu, and Rivers State
In psychoanalytic terms, a Freudian slip is never accidental. It is the unconscious leaking through the cracks of performance—the raw truth escaping the mouth before the mind can trap...
While rumors about Wike’s health persist, his gait sparks national concern
In a society where quiet strength is often prized and physical vulnerability is shrouded in silence, a recent video of Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike,...
Tinubu’s Bold Power Play: A state of emergency in Rivers ignites national fury
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sudden declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the suspension of...
State of Emergency in Rivers: Cracking a nut with a sledgehammer
There is no denying the fact that the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State is an ill-advised and disproportionate measure that threatens to escalate an already...
Daggers and loggerheads in Rivers State
Rivers State, one of Nigeria’s most important, and frankly more iconic states, is in danger of being turned into a full-blown circus thanks to a puerile political crisis. At...
The Balewa road Tinubu is travelling
An ancient Yoruba anecdote narrates the destructive nature of the tongue. Its moral is specifically targeted at leaders who take unconscionable decisions as dictated by their fleeting passion. It...
A dangerous precedent in Rivers
When the apex court in the land gives a judgement, it carries the weight of a final arbiter for which there is no appeal. That puts a burden on...
Who will advise Nyesom Wike?
Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, is a man of many parts. Lawyer, politician and administrator, his many parts are finely rounded and well-tuned, and...