”Not Yet Uhuru”, by Patrick Omorodion
Uhuru, a Swahili word which means “freedom or independence” was popularized by Kenyan nationalist and leader Oginga Odinga who used it in the title of his 1967 autobiography, “Not Yet Uhuru “. The phrase was used to express the fact that “a long-fought struggle or goal is incomplete, even if nominal independence or a milestone […]
Biodun Jeyifo (1946-2026), by Obi Nwakanma
There are these times when uttering words feel too overwhelming, because words sometimes weigh like stones. Such moments are like now, when we must make offerings to the memory of a man like Biodun Jeyifo – BJ for short. At his death, I was too tongue-tied to make appropriate tribute. In these times, when vulgar […]
Now or never, by Patrick Omorodion
We are told in 2 Corinthians 6:2 that “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold now is the day of salvation”. The verse emphasizes that the present moment is the critical, urgent time for salvation and receiving God’s favor. In a layman’s understanding, it simply means, strike the iron when it is still hot, because […]
Why deepening poverty might be unavoidable for decades, by Dele Sobowale
“Those who deal in ideas, if they are wise, will welcome attack. Only a peaceful passage should dismay them; for it proves that the ideas don’t affect anyone very much.” Professor John Galbraith, 1908-2006, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, p 97. Bad news. Irrespective of who wins the 2027 elections, one thing is guaranteed to follow. Nigeria’s […]
Eagle Square belongs to the Republic, not the party in power, by Stephaniee Shaakaa
The controversy over Eagle Square goes beyond venue politics, it raises a deeper question about belonging, public trust, and democracy
Airtime became Oxygen, by Stephanie Shaakaa
As MTN reportedly recovers nearly N2 trillion in airtime debt, Nigeria reveals how inflation and informality are reshaping even the most basic act of communication.
