How not to honour the national honour, by Muyiwa Adetiba
We have known each other for more than four decades. Way back to the days when I and his expatriate wife worked for the same newspaper. He was always friendly, always polished. Then it turned out we had some mutual friends and that helped improve our social interactions. We must have exchanged phone numbers along […]
Tales By Moonlight, by Muyiwa Adetiba
These days, the phrase, ‘Tales by moonlight’ is used for wild conspiracy theories, conjectures and outlandish narrations that barely touch reality. In other words, fairy tales that even fools would find difficult to believe and therefore, to be dismissed outright. They are right, except for the dismissive cynicism. Growing up in a rural town, I […]
What is so special about the south-west? By Muyiwa Adetiba
The patio in Ikoyi Club is about the best place to stay if you want to kill time at the club. Most people going to other sections pass through the place. And when they are done with whatever has brought them to the club, they have to pass through the patio again. This to and […]
Choices have consequences, by Muyiwa Adetiba
A young, very pretty lady found herself in a dilemma. It was the kind of dilemma most ladies her age would not mind having. Two dashing, eligible bachelors were seeking her hand in marriage. One was richer and more vivacious. He was also better looking. The other was a quiet, studious type. Her heart naturally […]
Edo don become Lagos? By Muyiwa Adetiba
The hard fought Edo State gubernatorial election has come and gone. A winner has emerged – until the courts state otherwise. Unfortunately, all those negative things that are usually said about politics came to the fore during this very bitter campaign – the emotions, the dirt, the fake promises, the lies bordering on character assassinations, […]
The Chinese Blueprint As Our Blueprint, by Muyiwa Adetiba
My social media involvement really doesn’t pass WhatsApp. Looks like it is enough. I get a laugh when I want and some serious stuff when I want. All in small doses. All with a pinch of salt. Try as I want, the journalist in me will not allow me believe unverified stories or conspiracy theories. […]
We are one Illness away from poverty, by Muyiwa Adetiba
Some forty years ago, the state of our hospitals was one of the reasons given for the coup which toppled the Shagari government. Nigerian hospitals, declared the spokesman for the coup plotters, had become mere consulting clinics. Many of those who planned that coup are gone. Some however, are still alive. If they thought things […]
Who will tell the President some truths? By Muyiwa Adetiba
Many countries, including those that are richer than Nigeria, don’t have a Presidential fleet. Only a foolish businessman borrows money for consumption
A long walk home, by Muyiwa Adetiba
Playing squash was for me, a passion. It was also, for several decades, my major source of exercise. Then Covid19 disrupted my rhythm, as it did for so many people. My need to exercise pushed me into walking. It is a solitary sport which suited one of the Covid19 requirements at the time. Now, post […]
Why you must make your bed in the morning, by Muyiwa Adetiba
A classmate and friend left our shores for America over five decades ago. He sees himself more as an American now and rightly so. America has done well by him and he has done well by America. Besides, he hasn’t been home more than a couple of times in the fifty-odd years he has been […]
Our youths now kidnap dogs for ransom – And for food, by Muyiwa Adetiba
They are happiest wherever there is a crowd and preferably activities – at construction sites where they help in lifting the heavy stuff; at event and worship centers where they help with parking cars; at the markets when you need a helping hand. They can come in handy during disasters as well. They are, for […]
