There’s no other current evidence of what people’s power could do in a democracy than the recent happenings in Lagos State. We are all aware of the fact that the state of aquatic splendour recently increased its land use charges and vehicle registration fees. However, most of the citizens didn’t find it funny. They felt…
The Yoruba have a wisecrack for everything. One of them is if it takes one ages to get mad, when will the person display it? Not to ask of when they’ll be cured. Nigeria remains a comedy of errors. In the first instance, the governor of the state of aquatic splendor where Christians went to…
Just thought I should make it clear that I really don’t care where the political actors come from as long as they are picked democratically. One thing that even those who are educated among us choose not to understand is the fact that at the end of the day where a politician comes from doesn’t…
That some communities in Lagos have had the Oro festival thrusted on them is no news. The Oro festival is usually arranged with the cooperation of the traditional ruler of a community. Most of the traditional rulers in Lagos state are educated. Even if they could lay some claims to being educated, methinks their patriotism…
Photo credit: PBS Two weeks of US-Israeli air strikes have displaced millions inside Iran, raising fears in neighbouring countries about a possible refugee spillover that could potentially turn into a humanitarian crisis. AzerNEWS reports that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said it is preparing for potential humanitarian needs in the region, estimating…
Photo credit: Toronto today Thousands showed up for Toronto’s 38th annual St Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday despite strong winds and threats of freezing rain. Toronto Today reports that along Bloor Street West and Yonge Street, spots of green peaked out from the winter coats of onlookers gathered to celebrate the city’s Irish-Canadian culture –…
Photo credit: Daily Mail The Australian middle class is vanishing at breakneck speed, as families, workers and renters find themselves priced out of the lifestyle once considered the norm. The Daily Mail reports that for 25-year-old student and barista Saxon, owning a home in a safe, comfortable suburb isn’t a distant goal – it’s a fantasy….
