I ‘Ray Ekpu undoubtedly remains one of the revered high priests of journalism practice both within and outside Africa. He practices the profession with a consistent touch of excellence. Most …
“In a country whose laws hold no one guilty of any offence until so proven by a court of law, Moses’ case cannot be an exception.” A CERTAIN young man, …
“Atiku looked tired. Intermittently, what looked like a smile walked across his lips. At other times, he became too serious, perhaps in anticipation of another tough question.” SUNDAY night, I …
“Always full of ideas, one day, through what could be described as divine arrangement, Nyaknnoabasi met with Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. That marked a turning point in his life, just like …
YES, it ends here. What an experience! Writers are extraordinary beings. Poets are more exceptional. In the melodious words Percy Bysshe Shelley, “a poet is a nightingale, who sits in …
LOOKING back, this was supposed to be a mere interaction. My initial mission was to simply chat up the poet; and be informed about who I was reading. But before …
She was honest in her response. I believed her. “Honestly, I cannot with all sense of truth, claim that I set out on a mission to write poems. I write …
SHE didn’t display the stone-faced, unsmiling look of a typical poet. If she were a novelist—writing about some romantic issues—or just another author, no one would question her credentials. But …
“When Professor Akinyemi speaks, the richness of his vocabulary and the confidence he exudes are unmistakeable. What would you expect of someone who has passed through Temple University in Philadelphia, …
“Udom was compelled to institute the award based on his lifetime admiration of Uncle Ray; whose professional integrity remains unquestionable. Over the years, he said Ray has engaged in investigative …