By Kayode Fayemi With the passage of Chief (Dr.) Arthur Nwankwo, Nigeria has lost one of our foremost voices of reason, modern-day griots, and patriots. True to his traditional title ‘Ikeogu’, he was a tireless fighter on the side of truth and justice, until he answered the call from heaven, and now takes a well-deserved […]
A tireless warrior now rests: A tribute to Chief (Dr) Arthur Nwankwo Read More »
Dr Arthur Agwuncha Nwankwo died on February 1st, 2020.By that sad event, Nd’Igbo lost one of her illustrious leaders of thought. He was one of the few rare breeds of progressives that truly walked the talk of their high ideals. He lived out his philosophy and his core beliefs as an intellectual giant, political activist,
Tribute to a great man of courage: Dr. Arthur Agwuncha Nwankwo Read More »
Few Nigerian leaders believe in the efficacy of the intellect to shape a better society more than Dr. Arthur Agwuncha Nwankwo. This is evident in his unapologetic engagements with ‘Project Nigeria’ either as a politician, a political theorist, a writer, a publisher or an activist. How he wielded the agency of these attributes into one
Before he died…tribute to Mazi (Dr.) Arthur Agwuncha Nwakwo (1942 – 2020) Read More »
As the family, very close associates and friends of the late sage from all walks of life prepare for his final rites of passage in few days time, Mazi (Dr) Azubike Okoro, Ugwuaro pays tribute by recalling his rare qualities. The Nigerian democratic landscape has lost an enigma, with the demise on February 1, 2020,
Dr. Agwuncha Arthur Nwankwo – A Patriot Departs to Eternity!! Read More »
The death has occurred of foremost human rights activist, politician, author and publisher, Dr. Arthur Agwumcha Nwankwo. He was born on August 19, 1942, in Ajalli, Orumba North LGA of Anambra state, He grew from humble beginnings to become one of Nigeria’s foremost authors, publishers, historians and political commentators. He had a bachelor’s degree in
Arthur Nwankwo: The end of struggles Read More »
Nigeria has become a very treacherous environment such that speaking about issues concerning restructuring of the country could easily be misconstrued and mischievously interpreted as felonious. But the truth about our situation is that we cannot avoid talking about a restructured Nigeria if there must be a tomorrow for us. There is no alternative route
The Restructuring Nigeria needs Read More »
The recent nullification by the Kenyan Supreme Court of the August 8, 2017 presidential election in Kenya has stolen the headlines in both local and international media and has dominated conversations among so many people and groups. While the courage and boldness of the Kenyan Supreme Court is emulative and instructive, one impression that the
Nullification of Kenya’s Presidential Election: Implications for Nigerian Democracy Read More »
There is a common anecdote in Igboland, the thesis of which is that you cannot make a soured pot of soup fresh merely by adding new condiments to it. Soured soup is soured soup. Period! It has putrid stench; it is not good for meals and can cause severe stomach problems. In those good old
The Meat of Restructuring Read More »
There is this anecdote in Igboland about the grasshopper and the bird called “Okpoko”, a mysterious bird reputed for its queer ways. Okpoko is a noisy predatory bird. She rarely catches her preys because her noisy approach always warns her victims in advance and they scamper for safety at her approach. But the grasshopper would
Muhammadu Buhari and Nigeria’s Economic Recession: Matters Arising Read More »
There is no doubt that since May 29th 2015, when Muhammadu Buhari assumed the reins of governance as Nigeria’s President, little has happened to convince me that he is the Messiah Nigerians have been waiting for. From his remarks of 95percent and 5percent in respect of political patronage according to the voting pattern during the
Buhari’s Recent Assault on the Judiciary and Nigeria’s Road to Doom Read More »
