We have blamed British colonialism, neocolonialism, the Civil War, and everything else for Nigeria’s poor state of development and suffered evils. But 62 years after “independence”, Nigerians have not realised it is time to draw a line, rewrite our story and chart a path to development. Now, Queen Elizabeth II is dead, and we blame her even for things to which we actively contributed. … More Who Made It Anathema to Move On?
Against local and imperialist odds, two lovers fought for the right to be together, and helped set Botswana on a path towards development. … More Ruminations: A United Kingdom
Fifty-six years after the British union jack was lowered, Nigeria is yet to be truly independent. Africa’s most populous nation simply exchanged colonial shackles with the shackles of independence … More Shackles of Independence
In a continent richly blessed with a repertoire of military dictatorships, past and present, Africans are used to hearing military decrees announced by sit-tight leaders, preceded by a lengthy list of military titles. This custom has now transcended the military domain, as pseudo-democratic rulers have made the issuance of decrees a pastime. One of such … More All Hail the “New” Republic
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