None of Two Evils
April 29, 2018
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
Tag: Nigeria
SARS: When Lawlessness is the Law
December 6, 2017
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
Alex Ekwueme: Asking the Wrong Questions
November 8, 2017
Nigerians squabble over unimportant issues while leaving real issues unattended … More Alex Ekwueme: Asking the Wrong Questions
A Tale of a Corrupt Saint
October 28, 2017
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
Another Independence Day
October 1, 2017
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
Celebrating 100 Days of Excuses
August 15, 2017
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
Biafra and the Knifing Calls
August 7, 2017
Secession and a continued forced marriage are two extreme solutions to the Nigerian conundrum—extreme, simple and wrong. … More Biafra and the Knifing Calls
Another Lateness-triggered Rant
August 2, 2017
Why should the public notion of a Nigerian be a person who is never early for anything? … More Another Lateness-triggered Rant
Two Years of Real Democracy
May 29, 2017
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
One Lesson Too Many
April 29, 2017
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
