Asari Dokubo, the self-styled Niger Delta activist and revolutionary who came into prominence during the struggle for self-determination in the Niger Delta finally got the attention that he may have been looking for. He came into prominence in the 2000s
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently meeting former Niger Delta agitator, Asari Dokubo, at the State House. Abuja.
Dokubo arrived at the Aso Rock Villa around 11:00 am after which he went into a closed door session with the President.… Read the rest
Crude oil theft
The lead story in ThisDay newspaper of December 30, 2021, brought the year to a close with a reminder of one of the many ills that bedevil Nigeria, encapsulated in a telling headline: ‘With Rising Theft, Nigeria Records 193 million … Read the rest
Every step must be taken by the Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, the DElta State Government, and the security agencies to prevent what appears to be another emerging round of crisis over the ownership of Warri. For more … Read the rest
Ken Saro-Wiwa
Today makes it 25 years since the death of the Ogoni nine. On November 10 1995, Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other MOSOP leaders were killed by hanging by the military government in Nigeria for fighting for social and ecological justice.… Read the rest
First of all, let me put my cards on the table: I am a friend of the Niger Delta region. Some of my dearest buddies come from that region. Chief Edwin Clark is like a father-figure to me; a mentor, … Read the rest
By OBINNA EZUGWU
There is one sure way to achieve fame in Nigeria: Write attack articles against the Igbo. The article doesn’t have to have any truth in it. Just cobble a few paragraphs of propaganda or outright falsehood. … Read the rest