None of Two Evils
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
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
In a country where illegality is very legal, SARS operatives are symptoms of a deep malaise that runs deep through the core of every institution … More SARS: When Lawlessness is the Law
Nigerians squabble over unimportant issues while leaving real issues unattended … More Alex Ekwueme: Asking the Wrong Questions
In beating corruption records set by past administrations, Buhari’s administration has done the miraculous—maintaining a façade of sainthood. That is arguably its greatest achievement. … More A Tale of a Corrupt Saint
As Nigeria marks 57 years of independence, we need to look beyond idealistic optimism to a practical view of the amount of work required to transform Nigeria for good … More Another Independence Day
For a total of 150 days this year, we’ve given excuses, while being mocked by foreign bodies. It’s time to celebrate our irrationality. … More Celebrating 100 Days of Excuses
Secession and a continued forced marriage are two extreme solutions to the Nigerian conundrum—extreme, simple and wrong. … More Biafra and the Knifing Calls
Why should the public notion of a Nigerian be a person who is never early for anything? … More Another Lateness-triggered Rant
Two years after Buhari and Osinbajo took over at Aso Rock, the democracy they promised is yet to tie its shoe lace … More Two Years of Real Democracy
When Aldous Huxley wrote that “experience teaches only the teachable”, he must have envisioned Nigeria, a country where experience is an extremely poor teacher … More One Lesson Too Many