Opinion

Patriotism must rise above politics, Canada’s opposition knew where to draw the line, it doesn’t appear Nigeria’s know where to. Donald Trump mocked Ca\nada earlier this year by hinting that Canada might as well become America’s “51st state”. However, he got a response that no one could mistake. Then Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his…

Photo credit: TVC News 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…

Photo credit: Human Rights Watch 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…

Photo credit: RALB Law 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…

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 with you. Culturally, when our…

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 ba se losan;Aa…

Photo credit: ER of Texas So people have been oppressing you and you have been left sulking. You are not serious. Get on your tracks and prove to them that you just can’t be beaten. Alright, you did not succeed the first time and you retire into your cocoon, tail between your hindlegs, like a…