Frankly Speaking
And nothing to look back to with pride And nothing to look forward to with hope. Robert Frost, 1874-1963 President Buhari has my sincere sympathies. Those who handed him the October 1, 2020 address...
“Opportunity lost can never be regained.” In the good old days, pupils in public primary schools received a strong dose of folks wisdom along with their lessons in English. My all time favourite teacher...
“They came forth to war; but they always fell.” James Macpherson, 1736-1796. VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 267. The coincidences are unbelievable. James was the father of Sir John Macpherson, who was the...
“We have met the enemy and they are ours.” Oliver H Perry, 1785-1819. VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 48. As the Age of Oil fades gradually into the distance, the efforts of Obong...
“England expects every man to do his own duty. Thank God I have done my duty.” Horatio Nelson, 1758-1805 Mr Udoh was a class teacher I will never forget – even if my life...
“0803-577-0940 Good day Uncle Dele. We’re back to the stark realities of one of your forecasts. We’ld embark once more into maize importation. Since the farmers cannot farm again because of Fulani herdsmen, here...
NOTE: a different article was planned for today. On Sunday August 31, 2020 despite still being physically challenged, I travelled to Abuja. to discuss two national issues – NDDC and Igbo Presidency in 2023....
“On the other hand, he said, Nigeria’s Vision 20:2020 was an articulation of the long term intent to launch Nigeria onto a path of sustained economic development. The ERGP shared this vision, which ensured...
“We must therefore not shrink from accusing our friends or praising our enemies, nor should we be afraid of praising and blaming the same people at different times; since it is impossible that men...
“Lives of great men remind us/that we can make our lives sublime/and departing/leave behind us/footprints on the sand of time.” I have met some great men in my life – especially in the USA....
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