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 […]
Overlook recession, look unto God
First of all, let us give glory to God who has kept us alive to this day. The Lord has given your family the grace to witness the end of the first quarter of 2017, you need to appreciate Him for His goodness. Today is the first Sunday in the month of April; the beginning of the second quarter. Brethren reflect for a moment and you will see that there are countless reasons why we all have to thank God.
Metaphor of the tail wagging the dog(2)
By Douglas Anele In my view, the arrogant anti-democratic conduct of President Buhari’s subordinates are largely rooted in his obsession with loyalty and penchant for disrespecting both the legislative and judicial arms of government because they are confident that the President will stand by them no matter what. Consider the on-going push-me-I-push-you between the Senate, […]
Racial attacks: Delhi has a history of violence against ‘Nigerians’
Anger spread like fire at Pari Chowk in Greater Noida, about 40 kilometres away from the heart of Delhi, on Monday. More than 100 people, who had gathered at the quaint roundabout with candles to stage a vigil after the death of a 17-year-old student, ended up attacking Africans spotted anywhere in the vicinity. They alleged that the teenager died after a few Nigerians forced him to inhale drugs.
We were blocked from escaping after mob suddenly viciously attacked us-Nigerian brothers in India
Defiant students: We won’t leave India TWO Nigerian siblings thrashed by a mob inside a Greater Noida mall, India, last Sunday, suffered facial injuries and minor fractures but have been ruled out of danger by doctors. Endurance Amarawa (21) and Precious Amarawa (24) attacked by scores of people who were enraged by the death of […]
Gracious Guest Etiquette
I recently had guests from the UK who had given me six months heads up that they planned to visit Nigeria. As always I am very particular about the comfort of my guests, so will go all out to ensure that the room is neat, the ambience is smelling nice and conductive there is water and drinks available, a few magazines and ample wardrobe space for convenience. The bathroom will have soap, toothpaste and all other required toiletries regardless of whether they brought their own or not. Invariably I like to play the perfect host, I then expect that my guest in return will be gracious guests, it is not mandatory but courteous.
