While I grew up with Fela’s music, I noted one fact about him. He once said he did not sing love songs. Neither did he sing the praises of anyone. At least, I cannot remember if he did! But check out his repertoire, it’s filled with bumper sales. He was an artiste who stood for…
Why are people so innately wicked? I guess for some, being wicked is a communicable disease. It’s not a big deal for such people to kill or maim another human being if killing them is not possible. When a person wakes up at birth, of course, Eledumare has prepared him for the best. Attaining the…
Photo credit: the Guardian US President Donald Trump’s idea to take over Gaza territory and his claims Palestinians were keen to move were met with anger and a determination to stay. The Guardian reports that the proposal has been met with anger and disbelief by Palestinians sheltering in the ruins of their homes or crammed…
Photo credit: Ukrinform Czech President Petr Pavel has signed an amendment that tightens restrictions on Russian citizenship applications while extending protections for Ukrainian refugees. Expats CZ reports that the new law is set to take force the day after publication in the Law Digest. It mandates Russian applicants for Czech citizenship to renounce their Russian nationality and provide proof…
Photo credit: Facebook The Yoruba have a saying: The elder who refuses to shout at the start of a misdemeanour, will only have themselves to blame when the anticipated result becomes glaring. In his so-called “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” the Nigerian President, Mr Bola Tinubu allocated 1.7 per cent or N826.5 billion…
A video clip has gone viral on social media about a lady who was alleged to have stolen a phone. Amongst other indignities, the lady was stripped naked and had pepper inserted into her private organs. I couldn’t believe the fact that that’s happening in modern-day Nigeria. But then, what’s modern about Nigeria? Is Nigeria…
Photo credit: Punch Newspaper There was a case of two people having a face-off. One of them described the other as an okada! Well, I leave the meaning of that to your vivid imagination. Talking on the okada and tricycle ban in some parts of Lagos state and the government saying it never gave anyone…
