I love Nigeria
I have observed that the prosperity or misery of each people is in direct proportion to its liberties or its prejudices and, accordingly, to the sacrifices or the selfishness of its forefathers. -Juan Crisostomo Ibarra
Great expectations
‘When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves’- Confucius
Demand real and lasting change
Our young people have paid a hefty price because they have been ignored and deprived of education, training and employment
Ibikunle Fayemi: Repetition of past mistakes will not solve our problems
Our thinking, our understanding of how reality truly works, is highly flawed. How can someone using a flawed map arrive at the desired destination?
Pot calling kettle black
The drama leading to the general election is heating up and it is important that people stay focused on what really matters and that they continue to see the woods for the trees
Touched a raw nerve
Nigeria is currently rated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as the 187th out of 190 countries in the health index. This is nothing to be proud of
Dino’s infantile display
No, it is not up to Dino. It is up to the police to discharge their duties as they would any citizen, who is a person of interest
Fool me once, shame on you
Sometimes maintaining a dignified silence is much more golden and honourable. There is so much respect in maintaining a degree of reverence and honesty
Nigerians hold their own destiny
As we close the chapter on 2018, our politicians have spectacularly failed to grapple with the concerns for most Nigerians
Tainted Childhood
Our young people learn from us and if anything, we need to remember that our young people do not stay young forever
Who’s Muzaffar Mansoor?
Nigerians understood the transformative power of education and how it can change the fortunes as well as help lift people out of poverty
White is not the new black!
According to the World Health Organisation, nearly 77% of Nigerian women, the highest percentage in the world, use skin-lightening products regularly
Jonah rehashing the truth
The truth is the truth, even if no one believes it. A lie is a lie, even if everyone believes it
Safeguarding young people to adulthood
To every child – I dream of a world where you can laugh, dance, sing, learn, live in peace and be happy’ – Malala Yousafzai
Raising awareness of men’s well-being
Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that’ -Martin Luther King Jr.
This evil in our midst
‘Now that you know, you cannot feign ignorance. Now that you’re aware of the problem, you cannot pretend you don’t care. To be concerned is to be human. To act is to care’ -Vashti Quiroz-Vega
