Adewale Sobowale I got a friend request yesterday. It was from a former student of mine. Who am I not to have immediately accepted the request? After accepting the request, I settled down to do this and that. In the latish hours, while jejely obeying the panegyric of my roots, Omo oru laa sika; Taa…
Photo credit: Forbes The presidential election of the United States is rounding to a close. But whoever wins, let’s look at the Trumpish character and consider whether or not he has done anything extraordinary. First, the fact that he could rise to become president of what we thought was the greatest democratic space in the…
Photo credit: Shutterstock Like I always say, it doesn’t matter if I’m the last man standing on what I perceive to be the truth. I’m sure, sooner or later, – with emphasis on sooner – it will be apparent to most right thinking people. In my elementary school days, the African mother tongues were derogatively…
Photo credit: Nairametrics One is normally piqued at the disturbing news that come out of Nigeria. It’s a given that the government is not doing enough to care for the people. I say this because that’s what they’re elected(?) to do. But then are we, the people, not complicit in where we’ve found ourselves? I…
Photo credit: x.com I hear the youth of Kabba proved their authenticity yesterday. They have proved themselves to be great individuals. They are great Nigerians. By their actions, they have succeeded in telling the ruling class in Nigeria that they can no longer fool the greater part of the Nigerian nation. I learnt the singing…
Photo credit: Times of India What could I do without taking some beer? The secret of my survival in this wicked world, especially this our Nigeria is nothing but beer. If you want to make me really happy, just buy me a beer. In fact, if you could do that, I will be forever happy…
Photo credit: Facebook I came across a video of recent. It’s of non Nigerians spraying currency at a party. Why now? Nigeria holds the franchise for spending at parties as if there’s no tomorrow. So, people from other countries wishing to join the chorus must first pay Nigerians some fees. Abi bako? 110121
