Nature could not have created you allFor nurture and vulturePerhaps so, perhaps notPuzzles of age long past Solomon there wasPossessor of all possessions possessable:Gold, silver, copper and copious concubinesMarbled Mansions of monumental measures Soon,Solomon got served to maggotsSame celebrated Solomon skewed in earth sewersSilky Solomon worshipped by the then world’sMost feared warlordsBecame just an item…
In the number equation,iT is more variable than the fabledSeven stages of a man’s life. iT is Fortune’s best friend,An eternal curse, to a SorrowProlonged iT is Joy’s soul mate,An anathema to Pain,And poison to Anxiety Relish iT when you have iTFor iT yields to no mortal’s control Time belongs to EternityEternity alone owns Time…
Photo credit: Wikipedia Hmmm! I have been wondering why nothing seems to work in this country. Now, we all know why everything is at a standstill. No, things are getting worse. Nigerians are not inventive. If not, they would have realised that in this jet age, every home should supply its own electricity. In addition,…
Photo credit: PM News It is no longer news the fact that some Igbo leaders went on a visit to the Oba of Lagos, the Olowo Eko, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu. Kabiyesi o! In the course of the visit, the Oba entertained them wonderfully. They broke the traditional kola and I can imagine…
Photo credit: PM News I have found it!Yes! Crude oil has decided not to be selling much again. Nigerians and the economy of Nigeria are the worse for it. However, Nigerians have been looking for non oil products that will replace oil.And, I’ve found just one product which could replace the black gold. Corruption!!! The…
Photo credit: Facebook I learn the governor of the Nigerian state of aquatic splendor, Mr Sanwoolu, recently caused to be announced that, to be admitted into secondary schools in his state, pupils must be at least twelve years of age. Well, I really understand the concerns of the state government. Yeah, I do because I…
Photo credit: Grammy I’m often amused when artistes in ‘third’ world countries get annoyed when they are not given elite awards by ‘first’ world institutions. A lot of dust was raised by some Nigerians who felt Angelina Kodjo didn’t deserve the Grammy. They would have preferred some Nigerian singer to clinch the award. Quite another…
