There is a saying among the Yoruba that we are all thieves, it’s only those caught that are officially called so. I don’t know much about corruption in the First Republic. However, during the Gowonic era, I heard of the “If you Tarka me…” and the Iyabo Olorunkoya cases. In the Obasanjo era, I heard…
In my innocence, I used to think grey hair and baldness went with riches and wisdom. Not until I started having both did I realize my belief was nothing but a ruse. The grey hair started with an obscure strand. But it is all over me now, even in the unlikeliest of places. What’s more,…
In response to a valued brother’s post yesterday, I commented that I believe in posting MY truth. I’m not a people pleaser! I say the truth the way I see it but that does not stop me from apologizing when faced with superior facts. It has exposed me to many dangers, especially the greatest 419…
The FRC regulation for non profit organisations stole in like a thief in the night. I must confess that I never knew such a law existed. Not until the GO of RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye retired as a result of the law. And to think the matter was even taken to the courts for adjudication!…
Photo credit: the Guardian How else can any sane person the panel of inquiry into the Lekki infringement of innocent citizens’ rights as a job for the boys, a facade or an ill wind that won’t blow anybody any good? I understand the panel has just gathered a team of forensic experts to go to…
A friend and I just finished talking about an act of great disrespect. One thing about the act is the fact that we keep on committing it. And the act? You know dodo is very sweet. We go out of our way to make a rhyme out of dodo. Mo de’Do!Mo de’Do!Mo de’Do!Mo je dodo…
This saying is apparent in “Ìyàwó BJ.” – a Yorùbá movie. Adédọ̀tun sends a lady to school. While she’s in school, he spends on the lady’s grandmother. However, before the lady, Téníọlá graduates, she gets into a relationship with a doctor. She then conveniently realizes that Adédọ̀tun is an illiterate. So, she gets married to…
