Nigeria since 1999: When will the years begin to count? By Dakuku Peterside
Think of a Nigerian born in 1999, the year civilian rule came back. That person is twenty-seven now. They have never lived under a military government. But they may have finished school and not found a job. They have probably learned to plan trips around insecurity, and they almost certainly run a generator at home. […]
The attitude of gratitude
Most times human beings do not really value what they have until they lose it, which often results in pain and regret. As a result, I try my best to thank people that have helped me in one way or another
Beyond the controversial board appointments
Even if the dead persons on the list died a few months ago, we have no basis justifying our inability to be diligently up to date with official assignments – a trait which happens only in countries such as ours where public policy actors are forever unduly simplistic
We cannot blame Trump, at all
Despite the various positive contributions of many Nigerians in the US and all over the world, recent events back at home can propel any man or woman to make untoward comments on the country
Christians: Watch out for the firstfruits scam
Jesus says: “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” (Mark 11:17)
This statement was true in the time of Jeremiah, who wrote it initially. It was true in the days of Jesus, who quoted Jeremiah. It remains true today, confirming it as a word of God. Jesus says: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away.” (Matthew 24:35).
Good people do not let bad things happen
If farmers and their crops are destroyed, it has a knock on effect on everyone: lack of crop means inadequate food or expensive food out of the reach for most Nigerians
