In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters” (Genesis 1:1-2, NIV). These opening verses of the Bible paint a picture of chaos, a world in disarray, with no structure or order. But by the word of Continue reading
Sagamu-Benin Expressway: A Dangerous Path for Drivers
Remember that childhood game of “Snakes and Ladders”? Sadly, the Sagamu-Benin Expressway in Ogun State feels more like a perpetual descent down a rickety, pothole-ridden chute than a smooth climb toward progress. On a recent trip to Epe, I had to pass through this expressway, and it was a horrifying experience. The state of the road, coupled with the terrible traffic, made it a journey I wouldn’t wish to undertake again any time soon. This critical artery, connecting the economic powerhouse of Lagos to the heart of the South-South region, has become a motorist’s nightmare, a national Continue reading
Drowning in Neglect: The Real Story Behind Bornu’s Flooding Disaster
Recent flooding in Bornu has once again spotlighted the vulnerability of Nigerian communities to natural disasters. The devastating aftermath, including the tragic loss of lives, homes, and livelihoods, has left many asking a critical question: Who is to blame for this catastrophe? While it might be convenient to dismiss this as an act of nature, a closer examination reveals a more complex interplay of negligence, systemic failures, and an almost callous disregard for the sanctity of Nigerian Continue reading
A Call for a New Nigeria
The State of the Nation
Nigeria, a nation brimming with potential, stands at a crossroads. Once a beacon of hope for Africa, it is now mired in a quagmire of its own making. The echoes of injustice, inequality, and a blatant disregard for the rule of law reverberate through its very fabric. A nation rich in diversity, it has tragically become a battleground of ethnic and religious divisions. The question that lingers is not whether a new Nigeria is Continue reading
The Change Tenor of A Nigerian
Change is an intrinsic aspect of human existence, driving societies towards progress and development. In Nigeria, the desire for change has been a constant refrain, echoing through the corridors of history and into contemporary times. This article explores the evolution of this change, the demographics clamoring for it, and the underlying dynamics. Are we truly ready for a change?
The History of Change Continue reading
Everyone is corrupt…you just need a reason not to.
Introduction.
We are quick to point fingers at people or institutions as been corrupt…but rarely finger out ourselves as part of the cesspool. We are quick to denounce people for their atrocities who in position of power and influence, but seem to develop selective amnesia when it’s us, or a known associate does likewise…we turn the blind eye and claim…” it’s our turn”. Anything to get us to the top or our destination if we are not caught flat Continue reading
Relentless Pursuit – Striving for Excellence In The Face Of Adversity
By Bernard Parah
Scourge of Discipline
“Certainly, my father and I need to have a conversation. This woman cannot be my real mother.” I was sitting outside under a wooden pole that connected power into our compound. Throwback months before this beating I climbed the fence in an attempt to reconnect our power after going to the NEPA office to argue with them about how the electricity bill they gave us isn’t correct. We had just learnt about kilowatts, electricity and energy. I recall constantly pouring kerosene at the back of the house so we can Continue reading
Nation Building – Our Collective Responsibility for Nigeria
What is Nation Building?
According to Britannica.com, Nation building can be defined as, “a concerted project to construct or rebuild a nation-state and its underlying institutions and sense of community.”
What is the objective or goal of nation building?
- The goal of nation building is to create a unified and resilient nation capable of addressing its challenges and pursuing its collective interests, ultimately contributing to the stability and prosperity of the country.
- The objective of nation building can be to create a cohesive nation-state that never existed or that never properly functioned or to rebuild one that has collapsed or has been destroyed” “https://www.britannica.com/topic/nation-building accessed 20th Oct 2023.”
What is a nation?
What makes us a unique nation, is not because we speak the same language or have the same cultural background, but our uniqueness is derived from the diversity that binds us together, and makes us strong, giving us a rich antecedent in the annals of Continue reading
Let Niger breathe
PREAMBLE
A couple of weeks ago, shortly after the coup in Niger, a friend asked this question on a platform I belonged to.
“Please what’s this thing about Russia and African Summit??? Niger and co…. Someone wants to throw more light please”.
Let the Poor Breath…
“The alimentary canal of our state ministers does not digest gold.”
Dr. Tai Solarin
There is so much tension in the land, like a simmering volcano waiting for the right pressure…to erupt into ceaseless flow of deadly lava and destruction unfathomable.
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