Last week, someone I have a great deal of respect for summarised the current electricity tariff so beautifully on a platform we both belong to when he said ‘A short while ago, we had air conditioners we couldn’t use because there was no NEPA (electricity). Today, we dare not use these air conditioners because of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]