Sam Omatseye March 2, 2026 by Sam Omatseye First Lady makes a people proud It was a great day for the Itsekiri, and for the language. When the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, bestowed the chieftaincy title, Utukpa Oritse, on First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, ... See more
Sam Omatseye March 2, 2026 by Sam Omatseye Time for vigilance It is easy to take democracy for granted, as indeed we have in times past. It happens when there is a lack of vigilance. We are at that moment in this republic. “The only people who deserve fre... See more
Sam Omatseye February 23, 2026 by Sam Omatseye Fela’s Grammy When the Grammy news came, some wondered with reason why we did not honour Fela Anikulapo Kuti before the West did. Few have taken the time to ponder whether Fela would not have turned it down. ... See more
Politics February 22, 2026 by Sam Omatseye How to make a democrat Let me be clear. I am not here to bury the democrat. If I tried, I would fail. I am not here to praise the democrat. It does not need any panegyrics. I am here only to look it in the eye an... See more
News February 2, 2026 by Sam Omatseye The Dean departs I walked into Lewis Obi’s office at the African Concord), and I saw a man of deceptive simplicity. Babafemi Ojudu had hinted me there was an opening in the magazine for a staff writer position. Obi, s... See more
