Oh, for a more orderly society!
Order. Noun. A condition in which everything is in its right place and functioning properly.
Order is, arguably, the distinctive physical feature of an advanced,...
Away with the “complexicated” narrative!
Complexicated. Adjective. 1. Inextricably complex and complicated; used solely by Nigerians to describe themselves and their nation (!)
“We have a narrative of exceptionalism.” That...
We must think to transform our reality!
By Prof Remi Sonaiya
“THINK” was the motto brought to IBM (formerly known as Computing Tabulating Recording Company) by Thomas Watson when he joined the...
A nation so assaulted!
There are times when one is at a loss regarding which of the current “burning issues” in the land to focus attention upon. From...
Of bigotry – and witchcraft!
Bigotry. Noun. 1. Stubborn and complete intolerance of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one’s own. 2. The actions, beliefs, prejudices, etc....
Chaplain’s Sacking: Matters Arising
By Prof Remi Sonaiya
The sacking of the erstwhile presiding chaplain of the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Venerable Femi Taiwo, presumably on the...
How can the Church impact on corruption?
Discussions have begun among the Nigerian Church as to what role the Church can play in the ongoing fight against corruption. One of the...
Religion and official public life
How much religion is enough in official public life? That Nigerians are mostly a religious people is undisputable; being a godly people is a...
A tale of two Yalis
Happenstance. Noun. 1. Something that happens by chance; a circumstance especially that is due to chance.
Just the other day it struck me that I...
How do we hold our leaders accountable?
Over and over again, Nigerians have been told that they must demand accountability from their leaders. That was the advice given us by the...
