Robtakes

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 society? “Ntoo,” which is often accompanied with the two index fingers pointing at the eyes while looking at the person being addressed, to say, “Good for you, or serves you…

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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 call her Abu-Jah. The name Nigeria must be changed to Abu-Jah. It is the revelation from Jah to me… They must change it because the name is not helping Nigeria….

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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 are a mix because it is a combination of positives and negatives. It is certainly not all negative. But what is the difference between nearly and early? Did you say…

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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 youths their vote of confidence? Many of them admitted that these youths finally did something they wished they did but which they never found the courage to do. They were…

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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 to the gaping need to strengthen national integration, national cohesion and promote economic prosperity? What kind of multiplier effect might such a gesture foster through the rest of society? Would…

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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 stations and barracks with a strong desire to use the new facilities to immortalize the murdered officers and those members of the public who have been victims of police brutality…

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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 in the protests and agitations that stirred the combustion of 20- 10-2020 and the ugly aftermath. Some of these opportunities are more obvious than others. Some appear as symbols or…

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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 James Bond, yielded their space to nostalgia. The visitor let its host recall with pleasantness some of the scenes from Dr No, From Russia with Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You only…

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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, MCF would have led thousands including cancer survivors, care givers, public spirited individuals and other enthusiasts in the annual Medicaid Walk-Away cancer fest today. The event was earlier scheduled for…

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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 on our preferred chair or enter the bedroom to lie on the bed. This is our sanctuary. No one else is welcome here. We know who did the work that…

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