Like many other development enthusiasts on the African continent, I was shocked by the recent disclosure made by Prof. Kevin Chika Urama, Vice President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), that African countries lose almost $90 billion in illicit financial flows annually and much more in illicit resource flows and resource theft, poorly implemented Read More…
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Far too long down
He was always clean-shaven. But not that day. He was always aglow. But not that day. Forlorn is the best word to describe him…that day. Yet, his wit had not waned…that day, he cracked us up all through, while he characteristically kept a straight face. In his signature baritone. Loud and clear, and unmistakably Taiwo Read More…
Kokori: An Examined Life
“The unexamined life is not worth living,” argued Socrates as he bravely faced trial for ungodliness and corrupting youth. He chose death rather than exile, opting to continue seeking the truth to his question in the afterlife rather than live a life without identifying the answer on earth. He believed that philosophy—the love of wisdom—was Read More…
Soludo’s palliatives are over ₦5 billion
By Paul Nwosu For the records and in the interest of naysayers, it’s very important to clarify that Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo (CFR) has since put in place a comprehensive set of palliatives that are in excess of N5 billion to mitigate the hardship brought about by the removal of the fuel subsidy regime. It Read More…
Revitalising Nigeria through Reading Promotions
Let me begin by thanking Olatoun Gabi-Williams, initiator of the African Perspectives Series, Founder, Borders Literature for All Nations, UN SDG Book Club African Chapter Publicist and Management Committee Member, for availing us this much-needed platform that enables us to share details about the Network of Book Clubs and Reading Culture Promoters (NBRP) in Nigeria. This Read More…
Dry Season Must-Haves and Dos
The Harmattan season, which is unique to the Western part of Africa, just debuted a few days ago and there’s been lots of excitement in the air. This period is a personal favourite as I’m not so much of a fan of the rainy season. One of the things it reminds us of is our Read More…
Let’s forge patriotism in Nigeria
It’s quite easy to be misunderstood once any bloke talks about forging something in this country called Nigeria. There are so many accusations of forgeries all over the place that even arguing for the forging of national unity may be read as a pun. It’s my incumbent duty to play the patriot today, even if Read More…
NANS: A-looter Stoppay!
Fiery student leader, Segun Okeowo, and other past leaders of the student movement who have transited to immortality must be turning in their graves. The vibrant movement for which they laboured has been turned into a gravy train with all sorts of rodents savaging its soul. The socio-political decay that has rendered the country prostrate Read More…
Giving to Build God’s House
(1 Chronicles 29:1-19) At the very root of the subject of giving to God are the following questions: Why should we give of our time, our talents and treasures to the Lord at all? What are the right reasons for giving to God? There are various reasons why people give their offerings or service to Read More…
Cuba: Where dedication to humanity is like religion
THE Israeli bombs that rained down on Gaza have killed over 200 health workers, with 215 injured. In Havana, Cuba, 10,953 kilometres away, Palestinian youths being trained as medical doctors gathered to mourn the human carnage in their country and vowed to take the next available flight back once they complete their studies to replace Read More…