A season of anomie
Anomie. Noun. Lack of purpose, identity, or ethical values in a person or in a society; rootlessness.
These are very unsettling and somewhat surreal times...
Standing on the verge of a tipping point?
Tipping point “That magic moment when ideas, trends, and social behaviours cross a threshold, tip and spread like wildfire”*
Most Nigerians normally lament and decry...
Demanding accountability
Accountability. Noun. The obligation of an individual or organisation to account for its activities and accept responsibility for them.
Over and over again, Nigerians are...
On the task of forging a national identity E pluribus unum — “Out of...
That Latin phrase was quoted by the President of the United States of America, Mr. Barack Obama, in his famous speech to the Muslim...
Of rulers and the ruled: Rule of Law or Rule by Law?
Should laws apply equally to the leaders and the led alike? It is said that in ancient China, a so-called “school of legalism” which...
When opportunity Comes Calling
Opportunity. Noun. 1. A combination of circumstances favourable for the purpose. 2. A good chance or occasion.
The following statement caught my attention while reading...
What will our tipping point be?
Is change possible in Nigeria? REAL change, that is. Since I became a candidate in the upcoming presidential election (more on that at a...
Forging a national identity
Identity, noun Whatever makes an entity definable or identifiable.
E pluribus unum -- “Out of many, one.” That Latin phrase was quoted by the President...
The tragedy of the unfinished
Tragedy. Noun. 1. An event causing great suffering, destruction and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe 2. A play dealing...
Who will lead this great house?
Poser. Noun. 1. A baffling question or problem.
On Wednesday, 19th November, 2014, a young man and his fiancée were on their way to their...
