The first time I saw my own words staring back at me under someone else’s name, I felt an ache I cannot quite describe. Every sentence, every metaphor, every night of reflection poured into that piece stolen. Not borrowed, not referenced, but taken whole. Plagiarism is theft. I know, because my original article carefully researched, deeply thought […]

A sale does not begin when a client signs a contract. That moment is only a handshake before the journey begins

Atiku says the federal cabinet is an assembly of serial forgers, money launderers, election bandits and identity thieves. While it can’t be described as a total rogues’ gallery, it harbours far too many shady figures, granting too many reprobates access to the pulpits of power. Tinubu, the acclaimed talent hunter, wanted a minister of innovation, science and […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s latest exercise of the prerogative of mercy has stirred politics and principle in equal measure. In a sweeping decision endorsed by the National Council of State on Thursday, October 9, the presidency announced “clemency to 82 inmates,” “reduction of prison terms of 65 others,” commutation of seven death sentences to life, and posthumous […]

Last week, I wrote in passing about some Nigerians who say: “May Nigeria not happen to you.” “Nigeria is finished,”  “Nigeria can never be good.” It’s a free country and they have freedom of expression. A cup that is filled half way with water or any liquid is either half full or half empty, depending on […]