January 9, 2023

Only A Hard Reset Can Save Nigeria From Implosion

January 9, 2023 2:50 am

The Nigerian situation is becoming more pathetic as the days go by. Contrary to the dreams, hopes, and aspirations that Nigerians had at independence, 62 years after, the country at its very best is nothing short of a falling state that is on the brink of complete failure if nothing drastic is done to save it.

The fate of the average Nigerian is increasingly becoming uncertain with the turn of every new day. Nigerians are literally roasting at the moment under very harsh realities yet they are supposed to be citizens of a country so richly blessed with natural and …

Dying Reading Culture And The Bleak Future Facing Nigeria

January 9, 2023 2:49 am

As cliché as this might sound, the popular saying ‘if you want to hide something from a black man, put it in a book’ couldn’t be any truer. Interestingly, and sadly too, Nigerians take this even further as they wouldn’t even read a single page, let alone talk of an entire book. This sad reality has not only made Nigerians and Nigeria lose a lot of progressive opportunities but has caught international attention and made Nigeria the laughing stock once again.

When we emphasise about the dying reading culture in Nigeria, there are two ways to look at it. …

Adichie, Abba And The Flagrant Abuse Of Igbo Culture

January 9, 2023 2:46 am

One truth anyone with a working conscience will agree with is that over the years, the cultural values of Ndigbo have been badly eroded and are perhaps facing one of its most potent attacks in history. Now and again, there is a strong urge from powerful forces to adulterate, misinterpret and abuse the Igbo culture on the altar of political correctness, shrewdness, and the desire to prove needless points.

Many people who are supposedly expected to be fairly knowledgeable as far as Igbo culture and traditions are concerned have often hidden under the guise of civilisation and development to carry …