Wole Soyinka: Has the man died? By Ugoji Egbujo
At almost ninety two, Wole Soyinka remains strong and razor-sharp. The Obidients bear witness to his roar and linguistic agility. Yet three years into his bosom friend’s presidency, and for the first time since 1960, Soyinka appears comfortable with a president’s atrocities and sacrilege. Has the man died? During the 2023 elections he claimed he was out […]
How Lagos is dying
Lagos is breaking. It’s being crushed by the weight of a silent mass influx of the young , hungry and jobless.
Nigeria and Independence: A sober reflection
At independence we rolled out drums. And danced. We would keep our wealth. We would chart our own destiny. We would no longer have to satisfy some colonial masters with taxes and cocoa. We said freedom would make us great. Our kinsmen, the continent , said we were potentially great.
Shut borders: The Republic of Benin and her ‘yeye’ tears
The biggest second-hand car markets in the Republic of Benin are located near our common border post.
South Africa’s xenophobia: A gathering of many demons
South Africa has a social problem. Many demons have gathered. The black population suffered untold hardship during the apartheid days. They longed for freedom. They were told democracy would bring dignity and prosperity. Apartheid was abolished.
Christian State of Rivers and political trade in religions
Governor has declared Rivers a Christian state. He has repeated that declaration every time he has found himself in the midst of bishops.
