A significant amount of dust has been raised in recent times on the matter of rape. The incidence is actually troublesome considering the victims and aftermaths. Many people have called on governments to do more in tackling this menace. However, I find it contradictory that these same folks still do or encourage things that promote […]
It’s disheartening sometimes realising how some so-called leaders in this country think! This is especially because some foreigners might draw their conclusions about the citizens here based on what these people do. The other time, someone proposed a hate speech bill, perhaps, principally targeted at keeping Nigerians mute on social media. Now, another “lawmaker” is […]
Just when you thought you have seen and heard it all, some folks around here somehow still contrive to surprise or shock you – maybe, just a little. I was listening to a favourite on-radio comedy programme today when I heard about a proposed hate speech bill. It wasn’t the first time I heard about […]
Agriculture is a less-than-ideal occupation to many people, especially to graduates of higher institutions of learning, in Nigeria. Yet, it was reported earlier this year by Al-Jazeera that more than 55 percent of young people aged between 15 and 35 are without work. In the light of this, some of the discerning ones may see […]
This one is for the brothers. If you are a lady, you may please excuse for a moment. But you can still read on, though, if you are a female; just don’t use anything you read here to ‘set us up.’ 😀 There are many single guys out there today in their late 20s or […]
It is without a doubt heart-warming seeing a scheme such as the Petroleum Industry Christian Fellowship International (PICFI) Scholarship Award for undergraduates in Nigerian public universities. This is so because the individuals making up the awarding body could have simply ‘minded their own business.’ We live in a world and a society where all many […]
Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your two ears (Laird Hamilton). There is arguably nothing easier than blaming the other person for everything that is wrong. You will observe this behaviour in a relationship, a partnership or a group – in almost anything that involves more than a person – when things go […]
‘Man is born free, but he is everywhere in chains.’ For some of us, the above quote by respected Swiss-born philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau is evergreen! It is a protest against the shortcomings of the Social Contract. In and of itself, the social contract is a great thing. But many countries, including Nigeria, have convoluted the […]
“For me to do my job effectively, we need to continue to earn public confidence. That involves transparency and accountability.” The above quote is credited to American politician Elizabeth Esty, the current U.S. Representative for Connecticut’s 5th congressional district. I don’t know anything about her sincerity in making this statement. But, in the ideal world, […]
Some time back ‘change’ was the keyword. But not long after, some of us were left wondering whether what we started seeing was the so-called change. And now, ’restructuring’ is the word floating around everywhere in Nigeria. Respected figures in the country have also added their voice on the need for this. Nobel Laureate Wole […]