In Exodus: 1vs 8, we read about a new king coming to power in Egypt to whom Joseph meant nothing. For those who didn’t know, I would say, Joseph was a Jew who saved Egypt from famine. Now, in what ways have the governments in Nigeria, since independence, recognized the common man? The fact that…
I’m aware that dependence is the opposite of independence. But Nigeria is also a country full of contradictions. How can a country be so rich in natural and even man-made resources and still remain a beggarly nation? It’s unnecessary to mention Nigeria’s resources since even non-Nigerians agree the nation is naturally blessed. Anyway, that’s not…
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to look at Nigeria from afar, I bet you wouldn’t need to invest in the Tom and Jerry series of cartoons. Why? Must you waste your money on Tom and Jerry when we have a ready-made one in Nigeria and Nigerians? Are Nigerians not busy debating on Prof. Soyinka’s…
Oh yes, the Yoruba say if we could gather as we gather for the dead for the ailing, nobody will die. I agree that’s an exaggeration, but if we could just take care about each other much more, I would think more lives could be saved. I posted an item about social media ranting sometime…
There was a famous politician in pre-independent Nigeria whom the people trusted so much that even if he had committed the most grievous crimes, they were satisfied with his actions. The Ibadan-based politician once bought a limo; there were grumblings by the opposition. What did our politician do? He allowed the people to have their…
There was a sensational murder trial in the seventies. It involved Jimoh Isola a.k.a. Ejigbadero. He was found guilty of the murder of Raji Oba. The case even dragged on to the supreme court but the accused was also found guilty there. In one of the courts, the accused, maybe because of his not understanding…
It’s an incontrovertible fact that God holds the future. I’m not unaware that some may not believe in the existence of God but I do believe there’s God. I don’t believe I owe anyone an apology for my belief! But then, aren’t we saddling our God with too many responsibilities? I mean he has given…
