Time to seriously consider true federalism?
The current state of the Nigerian nation is a matter for grave concern, and not just in the realm of the economy – although...
Longsuffering as a social virtue?
Longsuffering. Adjective. 1. Having or showing patience in spite of troubles, especially those caused by other people. 2. Suffering for a long time without...
Much ado about a concession of defeat?
The superlative terms being used to describe President Goodluck Jonathan’s early concession of defeat at the presidential election via that much-publicized call placed to...
Fuel scarcity: Will any head roll?
The sentiment of some Nigerians concerning the ongoing petrol shortage in the country is that it is one too many; furthermore, it is difficult...
Why did I run?
rankly, I did based on the strong conviction that somebody needed to do this – I mean somebody ordinary, a true representative of the...
Families under attack!
Families have been very much on my mind in the past week or so. It all started when I watched a television programme on...
Education for Development (1)
This week I have decided to publish a section of a speech I gave at the graduation ceremony of a school in Lagos sometime...
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...
The malediction of a name?
The recent happenings in the country make the heart tend towards despair again, especially the political moves in various quarters calculated at thwarting the...
Plenty of religion, little or no morality!
Morality. Noun. 1. Moral quality or character, rightness or wrongness, as of an action. 2. Being in accord with the principles or standards of...
