I grew up to know them. I mean the rondo rondos and seven sevens of this world! They normally looked for an open space which was close to a t-junction so that they could make good their escape at the end of their nefarious business. We lived in a house that could be said to…

When I think of Nigeria, I tend to think of the infamous quote of the apartheid president of South Africa, Pieter Botha ‘This uprising will bring out the beast in us.’ He was forced to utter those words in the dying days of apartheid when people in Southern Africa stepped up efforts to rid their…

That the governor of Rivers state of Nigeria ordered the demolition of two hotels is no longer news. According to unconfirmed sources, he personally led demolition squad! Of course, in a state where there’s enough accommodation for everyone, the governor is free to do as he pleases, even without a court order. In a land…

I’ve always said everyday should be called Mother’s Day! This may be due to the fact that I enjoyed the (grand)Motherhood of a trio of mamis. While I can’t deny the fact that they spoilt me silly, they were also strict when it came to wrong doings. But that’s a story for another day! I’m…

Oh well, if you happen not to be a ‘pentagon’ or you are omo mummy you may not be familiar with OBESERE alias papa. Anyway, I am not a music critique. However, I don’t go with my ears blocked to music, either. Especially, street music! If you really want to embarrass me, ask me to…

The Highlife great, Victor Olaiya released a thought provoking album in the sixties titled, ‘Kosowo lode’. It’s a pity that the content of the album remains an understatement to the situation in Nigeria today. This is in spite of the illusory face saving owambe parties that are the order of the day in some parts…