THE TIME OF RECKONING IS HERE by Evaristus Ogbechie

I got a call from Mattiu, my Gabonese friend on that fateful day to tell me that his people were free again. It was about 7 a.m in the morning and I knew there had to be a good reason for such an early morning call. I was happy for him, for his people andContinue

IN SEARCH OF PEACE by Evaristus Ogbechie

On Wednesday, last week, there was a plane crash which killed ten people, including the Wagner group leader, Prigozhin. The late mercenary who was once President Putin’s close friend and ally was also a pro African liberation proponent. All fingers point to the Russian leader for his demise, as Putin may not have forgiven theContinue

CRIMINALS by Evaristus Ogbechie

Life sometimes feels like a swim across the oceans A journey through millions of emotions Resulting in a pool of tears A river of sweat and blood over the years The heat from the scorching sun or from a burning flame A reminder that life is just no game It was tough enough without fellowContinue

THE TIME IS RIPE by Evaristus Ogbechie

It all began long ago More than a hundred million natives sold Not for silver or gold No! For sugar, mirrors and strong drinks Taken to foreign lands Faraway from our homely sands Packed like sardines in rusty ships Made to bear the suffering under sealed lips Beaten, killed when too bold Thrown overboard whenContinue

TAKE BACK WHAT IS YOURS by Evaristus Ogbechie

The situation in Niger republic after the military overthrow of the democratic government of that west African country a couple of weeks ago, is getting more complex with each new day. ECOWAS had threatened to send in their military forces and make the Niger military junta change its mind by force, but after days ofContinue