66 years on, Nigeria must escape the fragility trap, by Olu Fasan
How fragile is Nigeria? That is one question Nigerian leaders don’t want to confront. Indeed, it irks them when anyone says that Nigeria is a fragile state. What’s more, some Nigerians, out of sheer romantic or sentimental patriotism hate it when the word “fragility” is used to describe Nigeria. It is unpatriotic, they reckon, for […]
Mama Tayo’s journey, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi
Many years ago, I had a conversation with a school mate, let me call her Tayo, who told me that she was one of six children her mother had with five husbands. I was shocked to hear this. We are brought up to believe that this is normal for men, who are entitled to a polygamous […]
Adding fuel to Nigeria’s political tension, by Tonnie Iredia
Not less than three years out of a four-year tenure of a truly representative government ought to be devoted to the execution of development projects. This is a target that all third world countries should strive to achieve in order to improve the living conditions of their impoverished people. Unfortunately, it is not what is currently […]
It’s possible to rest from challenges, by Funmi Komolafe
Compliments of the season! For these words to be meaningful in one’s life, one must be have rested from all challenges and that is the will of God for those that serve him. Psalm 128 vs. 1-3 ( NIV) ” Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways. You will eat the […]
Dudu in the eyes of Sunday Dare, by Patrick Omorodion
Last Wednesday in Lagos, Godwin Dudu-Orumen’s book, SPORTS, POLITICS AND POWER was launched. And the book reviewer was none other than the former Sports Minister, Mr. Sunday Dare who is now Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu. I bring to you his views on the book and what it means to Nigeria’s sports. Enjoy it. […]
When a book threatened the author’s life, by Dele Sobowale
“If you hope to live a few years, buy shares. If for thirty years; plant a tree. If forever, write a book” – Japanese words of wisdom. To this I would like to add: “or have a book written about you.” One of the tragedies of African history can be traced to the fact that […]
