Bright Okuta

Abuja

Freelance Writer and Journalist at Freelance

Award-winning Writer/Digital Journalist, Fellow: African Liberty, FOYA Africa 2023 Awards nominee, bylines here and there....📨[email protected]

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Articles

A Journey In Disservice And The Whitewashing Of A Dark Legacy

1 month ago | theoctopusnews.com | Bright Okuta |Kumuyi Others

By Bright OkutaThe book launch of former military President, Ibrahim Babangida, was less a literary event and more of a congregation of Nigeria’s seasoned architects of corruption; an assembly of Nigeria’s political and economic demons of destruction. POLITICS OF LEADERSHIP WITHOUT CREDIBILTY Past and present power brokers gathered under one roof, a parade of those who have gorged on the flesh of the Nigerian state and those still feasting on its dwindling resources.
BREAKING: Tinubu should declare MKO Abiola President posthumously — Sen Kalu - Mc Ebisco

1 month ago | mcebiscoo.com | Bright Okuta

Former Abia State Governor and current Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to posthumously declare the late Chief MKO Abiola as one of Nigeria’s past presidents. Kalu made this call ahead of Tuesday’s plenary session while speaking to Senate correspondents, asserting that Abiola’s portrait should be placed alongside other past Nigerian leaders in the Presidential Villa.
A Journey In Disservice And The Whitewashing Of A Dark Legacy, By Bright Okuta

1 month ago | naijanews.com | a Journey |Bright Okuta |Enioluwa Adeniyi

The book launch of former military President, Ibrahim Babangida, was less a literary event and more of a congregation of Nigeria’s seasoned architects of corruption; an assembly of Nigeria’s political and economic demons of destruction. Past and present power brokers gathered under one roof, a parade of those who have gorged on the flesh of the Nigerian state and those still feasting on its dwindling resources.
Of slow-motion service and audacity of tariffs hike

Jan 23, 2025 | thenationonlineng.net | Bright Okuta

Commentaries By Bright OkutaSir: The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a hike in call, SMS, and data tariffs by up to 50% for telecommunications services. I patiently read through to find out the reason for the hike. But I didn’t find what I thought was the reason, or what should ordinarily be the major reason. The telecom companies are not increasing prices because of excellent service delivery to be expected.
National Grid And Epilepsy, By Bright Okuta

Nov 6, 2024 | naijanews.com | Bright Okuta

It is a scene too familiar, yet always unnerving: a plunge into darkness; a people left stranded in the blackened corridors of a nation struggling to keep its lights on. It happens always. The Nigerian national grid has failed once again; a system afflicted with an illness so profound that it might as well be diagnosed with epilepsy, convulsing and collapsing as unpredictably as a seizure in full spasm. The National Grid behaves much like an epileptic patient in the throes of chronic illness.
National Grid And Epilepsy By Bright Okuta

Nov 5, 2024 | saharareporters.com | Bright Okuta

It is a scene too familiar, yet always unnerving: a plunge into darkness; a people left stranded in the blackened corridors of a nation struggling to keep its lights on. It happens always. The Nigerian national grid has failed once again; a system afflicted with an illness so profound that it might as well be diagnosed with epilepsy, convulsing and collapsing as unpredictably as a seizure in full spasm. The National Grid behaves much like an epileptic patient in the throes of chronic illness.
EndSARS Memorial And The Shattered Fragments OfTragedy, By Bright Okuta

Oct 19, 2024 | saharareporters.com | Bright Okuta

These are a handful of more recent atrocities of the police. There are a plethora of other cases. It has been four years since the Nigerian flag was stained with blood at the Lekki Toll Gate. October 20, 2020, will be marked in memory as the day the government took aim at the youths of its own country. Unarmed protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate waved flags and sang the national anthem, only to be met with gunfire from the armed forces. Nothing has changed since the #EndSARS killings.
Nigerians forget Ancestors, worship Biblical heroes — Yul Edochie - Info Dig Nigeria

Oct 1, 2024 | infodig.com.ng | Bright Okuta

Nigerians forget Ancestors, worship Biblical heroes — Yul Edochie In a Facebook post, Edochie expressed disappointment, stating: “We’ve been brainwashed to know everything about Moses, Jacob, Isaac, and the people of Israel, yet we know nothing about our ancestors, their exploits, and the great people in our lineage.” He emphasized the importance of understanding one’s roots, concluding: “If you don’t know who you are and where you’re coming from, you’ll never know where you’re heading to.”...
VDM's lawyer reacts to Wizkid's new feud with Davido, advises OBO

Oct 1, 2024 | infodig.com.ng | Bright Okuta

Verydarkman's lawyer has also reacted to the new feud between Wizkid and DavidoVDM's lawyer issued advice to Davido while stating that Wizkid's music career was overThe controversial critic's lawyer's comment about Wizkid has spurred comments from his supporters Controversial critic Martins Otse, aka VeryDarkMan's lawyer Deji Adeyanju, is the latest public figure to react to Wizkid and Davido's new feud.
Check out what Davido revealed about his new deal amid fight with Wizkid

Oct 1, 2024 | infodig.com.ng | Bright Okuta

Nigerian singer Davido made waves online with his recent achievement despite the recent callouts from his colleague Wizkid The Afrobeats superstar announced his shoe line with Puma a few minutes after his perceived rival hurled shades at him online In the video that has since caught the attention of many, the twin dad shared his excitement with the public Nigerian singer David Adeleke, aka Davido, appears to have much going on for him, while his colleague Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, stirs up...