Nigeria claims to be a democratic country. Note my word, ‘claims’. Isn’t it in Nigeria that we have prisoners, even in spite of court orders setting them free? We have people like Sambo Dasuki, Ibrahim Zakzaky, Omoyele Sowore and others currently languishing in various detention rooms across the nation. The silly department in charge of…
Photo credit: facebook I belong to a group on Facebook which had a party last year. The success of the party in various ways has made the group to fix another party for December one. Well, people should celebrate! But one thing that beats me silly is the fact that some of their acquaintances were…
One thing that keeps astounding me is the regularity at which seasons move in circles. In spite of the so called global warming, the seasons do not fail us. In the tropics, we have the harmattan, dry and rainy seasons. In the western world there are the winter, summer, spring and autumn seasons. In the…
He starts with the tuning of the piano. When he’s perfected that, he turns to the trumpeter and demands for some bass to be infused into the music. It’s like a rehearsal! Rather than a rehearsal, it’s the master musician’s bid to be honest and give the audience an unforgettable musical experience. He goes to…
From what we’re seeing, gradually, the anti social media bill is steadily making its progress in the Nigerian legislature. I, very much, believe that Mr President will sign it, without blinking an eyelid, when it gets to him. Hmm… But then, how it will turn out is my big concern. I’m not, by any means,…
Photo credit: Premium Times Nigerians have various interesting records. I’m surprised that the publishers of the Guinness Book of Records are yet to give the Nigerian people an award for being a people that have set the highest number of records. I hope they aren’t trying to be like the organisers of the whistle blower…
Photo credit: Guardian I’m always pained when I have to write on the governance of my country, Nigeria. The cause of my pain is, to the discerning, so basic. But then, if we realise the fact that a degree, on its own, doesn’t emancipate anyone, the cause of my pain should be more manifest. Rather…
