Why would anyone build a house, church, market, or even a petrol station above a high-pressure gas pipeline? Even when there are clear warning signs to stay away, we seem to believe that such signs are merely artistic sophistry, not to be obeyed. … More When a Right-of-Way Becomes No Man’s Land
Nigeria is in a fixable mess. … More Nigeria and a Season of Tough Decisions
For many Nigerians who fit certain criteria, one tugging issue today is whether or not to japa—a decision important enough to make or mar a person’s life and relationships … More To Japa or Not to Japa
Situations change but certain concepts remain the same. Maybe certain parental actions are neither selfish nor irrational, but driven by genuine care even when the wrong approach may be chosen. … More The Parents We Do Not Want
Whereas there are several factors behind our woes in Nigeria, one common denominator for our dysfunctional state is a litany of imprudent choices. We would rather choose pernicious profiting over long-term benefits, and later wonder why things took a wrong turn. … More A Litany of Bad Choices
If we have learned anything from past elections, we should at least have learned not to vote blindly for any political party. … More Nigerian Politics: The Façade of Political Parties
As the 2019 elections approach, Nigerians seem intent on repeating the mistake of focusing entirely on the presidency, thereby allowing misfits into the legislature. … More None of Two Evils
At the end of every academic session, primary and secondary school students look forward to moving a step upwards—to the next class. Except for those whose performance recommends that they stay put for another year, most students move one step up the academic ladder. However, for some, the increase is double, as they move from … More Rushing to Nowhere
When I started this blog, my creed was to describe “the world as I see it”. Looking at the over hundred posts since then, it appears that from my viewpoint, the world is political—very political. Most articles have been inspired by happenings in the political landscape. Today, I take an apolitical route. I write about … More A Tale of Two Fortunes
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