Once upon a time, in Japan, there were three wise monkeys. Their names were Mizaru, Kikazaru and Iwazaru. These monkeys were wise because they had certain features. Mizaru would always cover his eyes so that he might see no evil. Kikazaru, on his own, would cover his ears, so that he might not hear any…
Photo credit: CLP Legal When elections are approaching in Nigeria, we tend to hear various stories which are cooked up by different interest groups. My concern today is whether or not the press should take positions on political issues. Another issue that’s relevant here is if a particular media takes a position, could it be…
I wanted to travel to Ghana for some days. I was now faced with what to take along. Which books, what type of clothing, etc The thought then came to me of what we would need on our eternal journey. I mean when we finish our sojourn on earth. You see, being buried in a…
Photo credit: NS Energy In his controversial book, There Was A Country, Chinua Achebe referred to the fact that Biafrans were able to refine crude oil during the unfortunate Civil War which took place between 1967 and 1970. Of course, the Western world was like, ‘the oil-industry technology was so complex’, that it would have…
Photo credit: WCTI A Wisconsin judge has been found guilty of obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant evade ICE arrest in a victory for Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal migration. The Daily Mail reports that federal prosecutors had charged Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan with obstruction, a felony, and concealing an individual to prevent…
Migration is a powerful driver of progress — lifting economies, connecting cultures, and benefiting countries of origin and destination alike. Yet when migration is poorly governed or misrepresented, it can fuel hate and division, endangering the lives of people seeking safety and opportunity. Since 2014, nearly 70,000 migrants have died or gone missing along land…
Photo credit: Daily post Nigeria has about 30 airports and various expressways, with the controversial Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway still under construction at $12.5 billion. While I won’t say airports and expressways are not desirable, I know, not feel, that they are not as useful as agricultural estates. National priorities must follow national emergencies, and Nigeria’s most…
