Tag: Nigeria

Change, Politics

Structures for Real Change

Jilomes

The first set of elections is about three weeks away. There is so much apprehension among Nigerians. The PDP has held the reins of power for 16 years. Within that time, they claim to have improved the lot of Nigerians. However, quite a number of Nigerians say the PDP has worsened the lot of the average Nigerian, largely benefiting the elites.

The APC have presented themselves as saviours of Nigeria. They have smoothly packaged themselves as the long wished-for knights in shining armour, asking Nigerians to ignore the fact that a large number of their members are former PDP cronies. Many Nigerians, desperately seeking a breath of fresh air are looking at the APC for a wind of change. However, can there be real change without the enabling structures for change? Continue reading “Structures for Real Change” →

Change, Inspiration

A Silent Killer

Jilomes

This week, in a peaceful community in Cross River State, an anomaly occurred. A vivacious young man committed suicide. It’s an anomaly because Nigerians are not known for suicides. Our propensity to hope is matchless. A recent poll ranked Nigeria as the “most positive country”. How then do we now have a suicide on our hands? Continue reading “A Silent Killer” →

Change, Politics

The Wars before the Fight

Jilomes

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. Continue reading “The Wars before the Fight” →

Change

Two Wrongs Make a Right

Jilomes

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 wrongs.

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Change

The Enemy Within

Jilomes

For many individuals, having an “enemy” is a practical reality. The enemy is seen as an adversary who never seeks a person’s good, but rather, is willing to go all the way out to sabotage a person’s efforts, causing ruin and sorrow in the process. However, despite the high propensity of individuals to blame enemies (real or assumed) for their misfortunes, many times, the real enemy lies within. The complainant easily fits the picture of his own enemy. Continue reading “The Enemy Within” →