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...
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...
Tensile Nigerians, yes, but how far?
Tensile. Adjective. 1. Of or under tension. 2. Capable of being stretched.
The state of the nation is truly depressing, on several fronts. For one,...
Do our schools teach thinking?
Think. 1. Verb, transitive. 1. To form or have in the mind. 2. To determine, work out, etc. by reasoning. 3. To recall, recollect....
Ebola defeated: Let’s savour this moment!
Feat. Noun. An act or deed showing unusual daring, skill, etc.
As Nigerians, we don’t usually have encomiums showered on us like it happened on...
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....
Reflections
Reflection. Noun. 1. An image that is seen in a mirror or a shiny surface; something that bounces back at you. 2. Serious thought...
“L’etat c’est moi!”
Provocation. Noun. 1. Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.
2. Testing to elicit a particular response or reflex.
When Louis XIV, the “Sun...
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...
Standing (forever) at the threshold of greatness?
Opportunity. Noun. A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; a chance for something to happen.
What is it that turns potential...
