The kids of today are not different from us; they just have easier platforms to self-destruct and we need to find effective ways of communicating with them. If the best parenting techniques can still yield a “bad child”, why should any parent take things to chance and even facilitate bad behaviours? … More A Game of Russian Roulette called Parenting
First they came for the road, then air, and then rail… While the security situation in Nigeria yearns for effective intervention, Nigerians desperately need redemption from wickedness, bitterness, and a proclivity for irresponsible deflection of responsibility … More A Nation in Need of Redemption
We cannot solve problems by always targeting low-hanging fruits. However, addressing the issues behind Nigeria’s troubles is really hard; requires a solid grasp of economics, political will to fix structural problems, and commitment to reforms that would transcend a single political tenure. And that is exactly why the issues remain. … More Of Easy Wins and Persistent Troubles
Imagine having perfect eyesight but lacking sense of smell, or having strong legs like Usain Bolt but dependent on a weak heart. That is what we get when different members of the society do not perform optimally. It does not have to be your father’s business for you to do your job well. … More The Lonely Road to Excellence
Despite sustained gaslighting, the events of 20 October 2020 at Lekki Toll Gate cannot be washed away. One year later, nothing has really changed, and nothing may change because the issues transcend the police. To truly end SARS, Nigeria as a system must change! … More #EndSARS: 365 Days from October the Twentieth
Societies are built around ascribing responsibility for actions, but how much responsibility can be assigned to the conscious will of a person, compared with subconscious influences and environmental factors? … More The Privilege Vs Responsibility Divide
A version of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 that can be searched electronically; with bookmarks for each Chapter and Part … More Download Petroleum Industry Act 2021 (OCR Version)
As the fight for resource control continues to hang like the sword of Damocles above Nigeria, would power brokers consider a proposal that is pragmatic, equitable, and provides an incentive for all stakeholders? … More Saving Nigeria Through Resource Control
Do we become what we hate? Or, do we become what we fail to guard against? Mere complaints would not help if we are not intentional about being different … More The Big Man in Us
From doctors misdiagnosing illnesses to surgeons forgetting strange items in patients’ bodies, healthcare delivery in Nigeria seems so bad that seeking care may sometimes lead to worse conditions or even death. … More When Healthcare Is Not Healthy
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