That the experiment called Nigeria is failing does not need to be told anyone with discerning eyes. However, I just thought we should consider certain factors before the cloth turns into rags and the vultures land to finish off the carcasses. In the first instance, I really don’t think Nigeria is in a position to…
It’s just too obvious that our dear globe is an antithesis. To say it’s in a state of unbeing is an understatement. While most people are clamoring for peace, I just can’t count the number of wars – both potential and actual – going on throughout the world today. Many people are lacking food but…
A Nigerian senator has called for a nationwide debate to replace the current two-term, four-year presidential system with a single 16-year tenure. Methinks the idea is brilliant. However, I would love to propose a couple of amendments. Let’s make it a life presidencyThen, we should make it hereditary. You know, anybody who has chosen not…
Photo credit: Premium Times Mmm! We’re very happy here. In fact to say we’re enjoying will be worse than an understatement. We get fed 24/7 on the grass in the court. This is a place to be for us. Can you imagine the fact that we even go to the hall to scavenge? And I’m…
The Buhari goverrnment is acting true to style. There is a new sheriff in town. Of course, he came in on the mantra of change. So, things have just got to change. Even if it’s change for the sake of change. The naira is on a free fall because Nigeria could be said to be,…
Okada used to be an unsung village. Those were in the days before the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion. When he made his billions, he did not forget his place of birth. He promptly established a university there. That university is named after his family, Igbinedion. However, when the students found that…
A couple of video clips is actually giving me a feeling of embarrassment. I feel embarrassed at how cheap human life has become in my fatherland. I feel more embarrassed when I consider my infancy. Then, it was thought that people who were not yet in their seventies before they died should not be celebrated….
