January 2027: Tinubu’s achilles heel, by Muyiwa Adetiba
The world witnessed a blue wave as the Democrats swept the recently concluded mid-term elections in the United States. Many contested areas had a touch of blue. Even areas that had always been crimson turned deep purple as Democrats made significant inroads into republican comfort zones. Many Republican Congressmen ended up winning in these areas […]
Perpetuating Cycles Of Poverty.… And Violence, by Muyiwa Adetiba
‘IN THE GHETTO’ is a song written and sung by Elvis Presley in 1969 but made more popular by Candi Staton a couple of years later probably because of her more contemporary, more soulful melody and delivery. The lyrics struck me even then as a young man as we sang and danced to the song […]
How come no one wants Nigerians anymore? By Muyiwa Adetiba
Time was, and it seemed such a long time now, when being a travelling Nigerian was a delight. Travelling Nigerians had money to spend courtesy of a generous BTA (Basic Travel Allowance). We had goodwill to spend courtesy of our cheerful, sunny disposition. And in some cases, we had I.O.U. to collect courtesy of our generous, benevolent […]
How much time do we really have left? It’s a question that hangs in the air, by Muyiwa Adetiba
There was this story of a political activist who was considered an enemy of State and sentenced to death. His last act when given the chance, was to hug his mother. This got people curious. Why not his wife, a child, or any of his comrades-in- arms? The message here however, is not that he chose his […]
Of Birthdays, Michael Jackson and the price we pay for power and fame, by Muyiwa Adetiba
Mr Sam Amuka Pemu, Chairman and Founder of Vanguard Newspapers – he has been Uncle Sam to me for the better part of five decades – celebrates another birthday today. His 91st year on this mother earth. The day I gather, would be just another day – that is if he doesn’t get his way to leave […]
All We See Is Politics. Where Is Governance? By Muyiwa Adetiba
The whole world took notice when the Chibok abduction happened. It was so daring that it was almost unbelievable. How could such a raid be planned and executed without intel being aware? How could so many young girls disappear in plain sight? How could security be bridged so easily, so blatantly? Especially in an area where security […]
