As Nigeria marches towards the inauguration of the 9th National Assembly in June 2019, calls and counter calls that officers be selected based on the religion they profess have poured into the media so it…
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Thank you Liverpool, thank you Tottenham, we would wait for our time
We would continue to chip at the problem. We would continue to probe. We would continue to ask, seek and knock. We would continue to push, push and push. While we wait patiently for our…
Our cinema-going habits and liberation struggles
Movies have been known to transport viewers to otherworldly territories, and expand their imaginations. They have been known to elicit a mix bag of emotions depending on the story and its execution but what connections…
Forgetting the worst thing I ever did
“Why do you hate him so bad?” “He reminded me of the worst thing I ever did.” “What’s the worst thing you ever did?” “Do you want to take his place?” “Ah noo! I’m sorry….
Aliko Dangote does not have Angolan visa on his African Union Passport but do Angolans know?
Africa’s richest man and Nigeria’s pride, Aliko Dangote revealed much about himself recently during an interview with fellow billionaire Mo Ibrahim but the fact that he does not have Angolan visa on his African Union…
Exhibiting NEPA-made antiques and monuments
National Electric Power Authority, NEPA used to be the national parastatal in charge of electricity generation, marketing and distribution. We now have new players carrying out those functions but ‘UP NEPA’ is not likely to…
Did John D Rockefeller ever set foot in Ibadan?
In 1962, John D Rockefeller Foundation’s grant of almost $250,000 enabled the creation of School of Drama at the University of Ibadan. The School of Drama eventually became a major reference point in training, instruction…
Does anyone know the current status of Political Will?
Where is Political Will, that ubiquitous entity that has found a clever way to impose himself on discussions about goings on in our polity. For S. O Wey, a former head of service of the…
Which is superior, loyalty to one’s leader or loyalty to the state?
There was a time in the 60s when Nigeria avoided international organizations that were dominated by Arab states such as Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC. When Sir Ahmadu Bello, leader of the Northern People’s…
Why have the rains so far refused to honour their seasonal appointment with residents of Lagos State?
It is April 4, 2019. The rains ought to have long begun their seasonal engagement with residents of Lagos State but the hot drama has been extended. And many are not finding the heat funny…