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
He was born; he lived, he died
He was Golden, my father … More He was Golden
While Ebola awaits, a vaccine for COVID-19 has been developed by research-friendly countries. Nigeria struts on, unperturbed, proud of its disdain for throwing away money in the name of research … More Thou Shalt Not Undertake Research
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
Economic conditions, politics, and a culture that perpetuates entitlement have created a state where violence is high, unemployment is high, and people are leaving. … More Cry, My Beloved Port Harcourt
Jerusalem lies on fault lines; a blend of three key religions and politics, with business as an added flavour … More Jerusalem: Land of Uneasy Peace, Religion and Business
Bethlehem, Rawabi and Ramallah…a different view of Palestine … More A Day for Palestine
The second part of a series chronicling a journey through Israel and Palestine … More A Stroll Through Israel [Part 2]
The first of (hopefully) a series of articles describing my visit to Israel and Palestine … More A Stroll Through Israel [Part 1]
How can the world see the good in Nigerians when the bad eggs get all the publicity? … More Redeeming a Battered Image
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