Babangida and history! – Adewale Sobowale

That Babangida did a double launching of his book and library projects is an unhistorical history that will remain in the memory of many Nigerians. For his troubles, the self-styled evil genius raised 17.5 billion naira or $11,649,115.33. Meanwhile, as of 2023, the Nobel Prize monetary award was $1,035,000.  Most of the donors may not even have…

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Machine Guns! – Adewale Sobowale

Photo credit: Punch Newspaper I’ll never be tired of airing my views about the Nigérian situation. As usual, it’s a case of, ‘He who have ears, let him hear’! Nigeria’s case is very worrisome. But it’s, certainly, not hopeless. At least, for now! If the protection of the people is one of the duties of…

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Ndume’s Bill! – Adewale Sobowale

The bill tabled by Senator Ali Ndume who is representing Borno South is a thoughtful one. The bill is for the issuing of food tickets to interested citizens of Nigeria to alleviate hunger in the country. Citizens would in turn buy foods with the tickets. I believe the bill should go through the senate quickly…

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DR Congo violence pushes 35,000 to Burundi!

Photo credit: AllAfrica  UNHCR said on Thursday that 35,000 Congolese nationals have now reached Burundi since the beginning of February, as Rwanda-backed M23 fighters continue to advance across both South and North Kivu. Scoop World reports that the UN human rights office (OHCHR) in DRC also expressed concern over growing lawlessness as warlords responsible for grave…

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