Frankly Speaking
Obi versus Soludo: Unnecessary political cannibalism, by Dele Sobowale
“I stand by my words” – Governor Soludo on Peter Obi leaving money for Anambra – Daily Post Nigeria. It was not my intention to get involved in the controversy
How Niger Delta was underdeveloped by its leaders, by Dele Sobowale
“Niger Delta got $160bn in 27 yrs, yet remains underdeveloped – Aig-Imoukhuede” – VANGUARD, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026. “Every country has the government it deserves” – Joseph de Maistre, 1753-1821. Thank
Ortom and his 23 cars’ ‘bonus’, by Dele Sobowale
“As I talk to you, after I left office, vehicles that were given to me legitimately by government, this government went and seized them in a manner that was not
Sir Gabriel Igbinedion, a tree who made several forests, by Dele Sobowale
“God could not be everywhere and, therefore, he made mothers” – Jewish proverb. Sir (Chief) Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom, born on Tuesday, September 11, 1934, like
ONE-PARTY RULE = A dictator and end of June 12, by Dele Sobowale
NOTE: This article was first published in June 2025. Recent occurrences on the political scene have made this repetition necessary. Most of those who end up being victimised by a
Will the Judiciary condone forgery? By Dele Sobowale
“Let justice be done, though the heavens fall” – Lord Mansfield, 1705-1793 “Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide; in the strife of truth with falsehood,
The 2026 Delta Economic and Investment Summit, by Dele Sobowale
“History does not repeat itself; man does” – Professor Barbara Tuchmann, Harvard University Historian. ‘Beyond Oil: Delta maps new course at investment summit’ – VANGUARD, August 7, 2026. In the
GENERAL BABANGIDA AT 85: Another tribute, by Dele Sobowale
”Nobody is worth being called a friend unless he is prepared to suffer attacks on account of defending you” – Anonymous Annual tributes to former military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, IBB,
Obasanjo, Osoba, AD, and 2003 old men stale stuff, by Dele Sobowale
“The loser at the hazard, when the game breaks up/ Sadder, sorrier lingers on alone Replays each throw and drinks of wisdom’s cup” – Aligheri Dante, 1265-1321, in Purgatory. For
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Dele Sobowale: I pray nobody removes Buhari before 2023 [Opinion]
“From the sublime to the ridiculous, there is only one step” – Thomas Paine, 1730-1809, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ. I wake up each morning these days begging the Almighty
