Is there any doubt about the genius of the individual who coined the now popular slang, “E shock you?” How many people doubt its power to replace “Ntoo” as a more appropriate expression in our…
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Why Majek Fashek wanted Nigeria renamed Abu-Jah
Speaking to a Daily Times reporter, Tony Icheku in 1992, the Rainmaker and Nigeria’s legendary reggae artist, Majek Fashek, who passed away in June this year said, “I don’t call the country Nigeria again. I…
Opportunity #4 – The opportunity to begin an early start towards 2023 #blackoctober
Nearly cannot kill a bird, the sages used to say but everyone who ever came that close know that the prize may have been missed but the rush of that moment is unforgettable. The emotions…
Opportunity #3 – The opportunity for youths to convert the vote of confidence by the older generation into widespread structural tangibles #blackoctober
Who would deny that Nigerian youths surprised many by the character of the #EndSARS movement? Who would deny that some significant voices from the older generation, speaking for their different circles of influence, offered these…
Opportunity #2 – The opportunity to foster national integration/economic prosperity if Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing replace all the destroyed vehicles #blackoctober
What if Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company, being the sole automobile manufacturing company in Nigeria, were given the opportunity to replace all the vehicles destroyed in the mayhem? What kind of contribution might that decision make…
Opportunity #1 – The opportunity to rebuild the police stations and make the new buildings speak a new language #blackoctober
What if young Nigerian designers and architects are invited to participate in a design competition for new police stations and barracks with certain parameters? What if we began the rebuilding of the burnt down police…
20 Remarkable Opportunities from the Ashes of Nigeria’s #BlackOctober
In the next two weeks, we are going to highlight 20 remarkable opportunities from the ashes of Nigeria’s Black October. These opportunities are ‘gifts’ we may collectively harness to yield some of the dreams embedded…
Poverty made Sean Connery sleep inside a coffin but he left it behind to gift us James Bond+
The death last Saturday of legendary actor and movie icon, Sir Sean Connery at 90years caused a stir in many hearts across the world as many of those familiar with the exploits of the first…
Medicaid Walk-Away Cancer – the postponed event and a poignant reminder of the nature of some fights
Today is the last day of October, the cancer awareness month. But for recent events in Nigeria, Her Excellency Dr Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu, First Lady of Kebbi State and chief executive of Medicaid Cancer Foundation,…
Fires hate loneliness but love company
Every man for himself is a lonely world. In which, while thinking we are safe, we shut the door, turn the lock, pull the bolt from the additional burglary protection and retire inside. We sit…