RELIGIOUS AND ETHNICITY THREATS TO THE NIGERIAN ENTITY
Every administration that has assumed political power in this country over the last four decades has failed fundamentally. Part of the failures stem from the malfunction to deliver good governance, which heralds the provision of basic social amenities to the public. Rather than fulfilling and delivering on election promises, they are busy amassing wealth (public […]
Different Times, Different Footprints: Make the Impact Needed in Your Time
In the mid 19th century, there was a brilliant surgeon who had unmatched skill and understanding of the human body and used this talent to save very many lives. However, due to the difficulties of international travel and communication at the time, he was constrained and was only able to save very few lives outside […]
Are we stuck with this Constitution? – By Sesugh Akume
There is a unanimous and growing consensus that Nigeria is not working. Whereas some are of the opinion that bad leadership is the main culprit, others say it is both bad leadership and the structure/system. They insist that even with the greatest leadership not much can be achieved under the present system which hinders, opposes, […]
Confirmation Bias: When Seeing Isn’t Believing
You came up with this brilliant startup idea and now you’re sure you want to become an entrepreneur. All of a sudden, you start seeing advice about startups popping up everywhere: your Facebook and Twitter feed, when you turn on the TV – everywhere. ‘This must be a sign! The universe is telling me […]
Police Brutality, Taking A Clue From Derek Chauvin’s Conviction
On that faithful 25th day of May 2020, if anyone had told George Floyd the African-American that it would be his last, I presume that the African blood in him would have sparked up some rebuke religiously or spiritually such as; ‘May the gods forbid’, ‘ I rebuke that in Jesus name’, ‘It is not […]
The Second Quadrannium of Gambrach: The Pantomime of Bikinimi – Rotimi Fawole
After a season of gbakamuninion with the unchill in the Kingdom of Jirria, the spirit of the Tword once again came upon the Chronicler, bringing phantasmagoric visions of Gambrachian doings. It was time once again for the annual Colustrum of Shiwajun, where the Apicureans gathered from near and far to suckle from the nipples of […]
Good Governance Makes Sense – Ayobami Akinyode OLUNLOYO
(From the blog: ‘My Nigerian Dream’) Nigeria remains a country of countless contradictions. Impressive and daring citizens on one hand, yet a shockingly unimpressive leadership on the other. When ‘we the people’ clamour for ‘good governance’, it’s not just a mantra. Why can we not implement seemingly simple yet reasonable strategies? Good governance is neither […]
Silence is Consent: Occupying the Office of the Citizen – ‘Yemi Adamolekun
When I started actively working on governance issues 10 years ago, it seemed that there would be a rational sequence of actions that led to holding public office holders accountable. People put themselves forward to serve and when they fail to deliver on their promises, refuse to serve or serve in ways that are destructive, […]
The Second Quadrannium of Gambrach: End SCARS! – Rotimi Fawole
In the land of Jirriah, where King Gambrach reigned over the 37 Kingdoms, from the Iron Throne of Boo Jar, there was a division of the King’s Constabulary known as SCARS. SCARS was an acronym and lo, it stood for Subhuman Constables Against Robbing Sitizens. Yea, it should have been SCARC, as ye […]
Achieve fame and all is forgiven – Chuba Ezekwesili
Here’s a guide to achieving this fame which will absolve you from ever speaking up. First step – chase international fame. If you chase international fame, we’ll stan for you. Even if you say nothing about our plight or about #EndSARS, we’ll excuse your silence. After all, you’re doing us proud by repping us internationally. […]