DSS and Johnson Suleman: Emotions meet Negligence
January 29, 2017
The reason for Apostle Johnson Suleman’s speech is the same reason Nigerians resort to jungle justice … More DSS and Johnson Suleman: Emotions meet Negligence
Tag: Muhammadu Buhari
Righteous Corruption
January 13, 2017
Nigeria switched from a set of acclaimed thieves to a set of thieves who swear holiness while emptying the national purse. … More Righteous Corruption
Future for Sale
November 3, 2016
Nigeria’s leaders continue to pass the message that the future is unimportant. Why bother about the future when you can sell it and eat tomorrow’s yam? … More Future for Sale
There Was a Subsidy
May 12, 2016
The Nigerian political sphere is characterized by intrigues and bizarre plots. In most of these political plots, the plight of the common Nigerian is hardly considered. It’s all about politics. One man removed petroleum subsidy, and fled back after intense opposition. Another claimed subsidy did not exist, yet paid huge sums as subsidy. Mr. Thomas … More There Was a Subsidy
The 73rd Epistle to President Buhari
December 17, 2015
My President, today thou art filled with gladness as the Lord has made thee see three-score and thirteen years on this earth. Truly, the miracle of March 28 shewed thee the goodness of the Lord. While thy friends and foes talk about thee on social networks, pay attention to these words and hold on to … More The 73rd Epistle to President Buhari
It’s Time to Move Forward
April 1, 2015
The long-awaited Nigerian presidential election has come and resulted in a change in the ruling party. General Muhammadu Buhari would be sworn in as President Goodluck Jonathan’s replacement. While many Nigerians celebrate, we must not be under any illusion that this is the end. This is just the beginning of a long journey to reposition Nigeria—a journey that would require unity, the input of all Nigerians irrespective of ethnic, religious or political affiliation. … More It’s Time to Move Forward
In Contempt of Stomach Infrastructure
February 24, 2015
In a country with a bulging population and a high poverty level, free meals and other “stomach infrastructure” components yield instant popularity. However, they deprive the populace of real economy-driving infrastructure and engender a culture of dependence on government handouts. … More In Contempt of Stomach Infrastructure
Politics of Absurd Support
February 16, 2015
When the rule of law is disrespected and thrown to the dustbin, absurdities become commonplace. In the midst of the wrongs so far in this election season, the Borno State government stands out with its declaration of a public holiday in support of a presidential candidate’s rally. This support defies every sense of logic. … More Politics of Absurd Support
The Wars before the Fight
February 10, 2015
Today’s article was inspired by a real life e-battle between learned colleagues of mine. These individuals spent six years together, peacefully attending lectures as students of the same department. Suddenly, battle lines have been drawn, and if not for the electronic nature of WhatsApp, some persons would have suffered unwarranted facial redesign.
Two Wrongs Make a Right
February 2, 2015
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 … More Two Wrongs Make a Right
