Aliko Dangote, Nigeria’s truest capitalist? By Suleiman A. Suleiman
([email protected]; 07066451983 SMS) Nigeria has a complicated relationship with capitalism. For the most part, it is barely understood. In Nigeria, capitalism is often presented as something inherently bad. This draws from the residual legacy of Nigerian Marxism, and a religious ethos that sometimes viewspoverty as a moral trophy. The idea that “money is the root of all evil” remains one of the most popular sayings in our public culture, even […]
The melodies of Shola Ayebola, Ozo-Eson and Abubakar Sokoto, by Owei Lakemfa
Shola Ayebola was one of the most principled student leaders that emerged from the University of Lagos, UNILAG in the late 1980s. Equally, he was one of the leaders of the 1990s proDemocracy movement that eventually forced the military out of power. During one of the mass protests, he led the leaders in the Sango […]
Why the CJN must end abuse of power in judicial appointments
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu “A Judge who takes advantage of the judicial office for personal gain or for gain by his or her relative or relation abuses power…. such abuse of power profoundly violates the public’s trust in the judiciary.” Code of Conduct for Judicial Officers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Rule 8:3 (2016) […]
What’s the Cost of a Merry Christmas? By Azu Ishiekwene
By Azu Ishiekwene I intended to write about something else, but changed my mind halfway through. Apart from making New Year’s resolutions a habit, which nearly half of adult Americans engage in, another common feature of this time of year in many parts of the world is making predictions. It’s as hazardous as knowing a […]
Goodbye 2025: The Year of carnage and criminality
By Owei Lakemfa Madness. This will be a fitting description of 2025 as it casts its last shadows on humanity. My conclusion is not just based on the mindless slaughter in Gaza where even the Devil will willingly take lessons. What can be more evil than luring starving people to supposed food centres and […]
The Art of the Brief Introduction: How to Present Yourself With Confidence, by Ruth Oji
Last week, we talked about the problem of over introducing yourself-that exhausting habit of piling on credentials, experiences, and qualifications until your listener’s eyes glaze over. We explored why people do it (fear of being underestimated, uncertainty about their value) and why it backfires (it signals insecurity rather than confidence, and it drains attention before delivering substance). […]
