Peace on paper, peril in practice: Why 2027’s elections remain at risk, by Dakuku Peterside
There is something reassuring about political rivals gathering beneath one roof to sign a common promise of peace. In a country where elections have too often been accompanied by intimidation, inflammatory rhetoric, and violence, the symbolism matters. It affirms that opponents are adversaries, not enemies, and that the pursuit of power must remain subordinate to the survival […]
Flower Power ‘Giving & Receiving Flower Etiquette’
Flower power, what is the reason and what is the season?
CONRAD NWAWO (1922-2016)
General Conrad Dibia Nwawo from all accounts was a soldier’s soldier. Accounts of his numerous exploits as part of the United Nation’s Peacekeeping forces in Katanga, Congo, led by General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi are legendary.
When things are bad, it’s the best time to reinvent
It is often said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. Nigerians have been doing a lot the same thing and wishing that they get a better outcome. This is wishful thinking. We cannot continue to seek divine intervention for self-inflicted mess that was our own doing.
2019 : The PDP must be ‘born-again’
The PDP needs salvation. It can start by changing its image. It cannot allow the perception that it is the party that is soft on corruption linger. It cannot be the party preaching “all have sinned”. It must seek righteousness. But in the meantime it must find some vocal Pharisees.
Stereotyping
After their 10 wedding anniversary, John and Rose’s seemingly rosy marriage was falling apart. John was tired of living a lie. He was determined to make the marriage truly happy or pack it up. He decided to start from where all sensible couples should: communication. They did not travel abroad or go to some exotic hotel or resort to do it; that is for people who have the means and time. They did it right there in bed where they have earlier had a grueling intimate moment (some call it grudge sex).
