When two elephants fight, the grasses suffer. This statement could not have been truer in Rivers State. The judicial system in the state has been in a lockdown for some months now, all because of the combination of ego, selfishness, disregard and unrestrained clash of personal interests. Continue reading “The Third Leg is Broken”
Author: Jilomes
Two Wrongs Make a Right
This article clones its title from the corrupted version of a popular idiom, “Two wrongs don’t make a right”. The real idiom holds sway in an idealistic clime where proper logical consideration is emphasized before any action is undertaken. However, in Nigeria, it has been exhaustively proven that a right is the sum of two wrongs.
The Search for Hell’s Key
- “I will open the gates of Hell on those who oppose you”
- “God will open the gates of Hell on the enemies of the peace of Nigeria”
The two statements above have been credited to the same person. One statement is correct; the other came from Hell. Continue reading “The Search for Hell’s Key”
Need For Speed: The Death
Every day, millions of Nigerians ply the country’s vast road networks. The belief by most, despite some doubters, is that they would get to their respective destinations, and would return to their homes at the end of the day, the state of the roads notwithstanding. For many, their wishes come true, but for some, their journey gives them what they never bargained for.
Less Complaints, More Actions
The 2015 Elections are right in front of us. These elections, unlike previous ones, come at a time of great instability in the nation. No day passes without some drama, whether comedic, tragic, or both. Continue reading “Less Complaints, More Actions”
Tribute to our Troops
Today is January 15, Nigeria’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day. It’s a day set aside to remember the men and women of our armed forces who have given their lives in the service of this nation. Today, we look at the conflicts, both within and outside our borders, where we have lost valiant men, valiant women, our brothers, our sisters, our officers. Continue reading “Tribute to our Troops”
The Enemy Within
For many individuals, having an “enemy” is a practical reality. The enemy is seen as an adversary who never seeks a person’s good, but rather, is willing to go all the way out to sabotage a person’s efforts, causing ruin and sorrow in the process. However, despite the high propensity of individuals to blame enemies (real or assumed) for their misfortunes, many times, the real enemy lies within. The complainant easily fits the picture of his own enemy. Continue reading “The Enemy Within”
Durrhhs and Winddowws
Every generation has its nuances that define a large percentage of the members of that generation. Each day, one trend gradually catches up with a society, as another trend gradually fades away into the obscurity of “one-time-important” trends. Amongst other things, this generation is definitely the generation of “Durrhh!”
A Tale of Extremism and Liberty
“It may sound pompous, but I’d rather die standing than live on my knees”
—Stephane “Charb” Charbonnier
Religious beliefs could be argued to be as old as man on Earth. Throughout history, records abound of one form of religious activity or the other in various cultures and civilizations around the globe. As many individuals and societies embrace religion, others maintain a dislike or indifference for anything that is religious in nature. Continue reading “A Tale of Extremism and Liberty”
Harmattan Meets Fire
Every person (at least almost everyone) enters a New Year with a sense of optimism. Amidst the joyous celebration mode, the expectation is that the New Year would be a treasure chest of good events. For some, that’s exactly how it goes; for others, the optimism is cut short right at the start of the year. Continue reading “Harmattan Meets Fire”
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