As I posted yesterday, Nigeria is quite an exciting place to be right now. There’s no doubt that the country is in a season of anomie. There is a lack of usual social standards, personal unrest, and uncertainty resulting from a lack of purpose or ideals. That’s anomie, as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary. But…
By Adewale Sobowale, Hmmm! I have been wondering why nothing seems to work in this country. Now, we all know why everything is at a standstill. No, things are getting worse. Nigerians are not inventive. If not, they would have realised that in this jet age, every home should supply its own electricity. In addition,…
It is no longer news the fact that some Igbo leaders went on a visit to the Oba of Lagos, the Olowo Eko, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu. Kabiyesi o! In the course of the visit, the Oba entertained them wonderfully. They broke the traditional kola and I can imagine they took some hot…
I have found it!Yes! Crude oil has decided not to be selling much again. Nigerians and the economy of Nigeria are the worse for it. However, Nigerians have been looking for non oil products that will replace oil.And, I’ve found just one product which could replace the black gold. Corruption!!! The way things are, we…
I learn the governor of the Nigerian state of aquatic splendor, Mr Sanwoolu, recently caused to be announced that, to be admitted into secondary schools in his state, pupils must be at least twelve years of age. Well, I really understand the concerns of the state government. Yeah, I do because I was once in…
I’m often amused when artistes in ‘third’ world countries get annoyed when they are not given elite awards by ‘first’ world institutions. A lot of dust was raised by some Nigerians who felt Angelina Kodjo didn’t deserve the Grammy. They would have preferred some Nigerian singer to clinch the award. Quite another dust is being…
These are rather interesting times in the space called Nigeria! We had a presidential election which has further shown the divisive tendencies in the nation. As far as I am concerned, it was not an election. But then, as a Democrat, I should follow what the law says. That is resorting to the judiciary for…
