April 2023

Africa Does Not Need A Western Saviour

April 6, 2023 3:45 am

There is a certain anomaly that exists in Africa that is often not talked about. A narrative that attempts to cast African nations as needy beggars and the Western world as generous donors. Not only is this narrative wrong, but it has also continued to form clogs in the wheels of Africa’s journey to development and an intentional opportunity to own its destiny.

It is without a doubt that African people have been subjected to the very worst kinds of difficulties, slights, deprivation, and violence over the years. It is so much such that except for Asia in geophysical terms …

MC Oluomo: The Face Of Thuggery And Banditry In Lagos

April 3, 2023 4:22 am

Nigeria is such a dysfunctional place. Brazen corruption, subterfuge, and political thuggery reach everywhere even into the remotest villages and hinterlands. Lagos State as the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria tells a story of how badly the country has normalised thuggery and how violence has been promoted to become a legitimate tool in hands of the men who administer the state.

The just-concluded Presidential and State elections in Lagos State have, once again, brought to the fore the grim reality of how Nigerian politicians have overtime played upon the tripodal factors of the illiteracy of members of the National Union …

The Garbage Called NYSC, And Why Nigeria Must Get Rid Of It

April 3, 2023 4:14 am

Just a couple of years ago, a court of competent jurisdiction, in its wisdom ruled that Nigerians do no longer need the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate for appointment into ministerial and, ipso facto, other public offices at the federal, state and other levels. The implication of that judgement which many Nigerians have refused to come to terms with is that the NYSC scheme has outlived its usefulness and relevance to the lives of the youth and elderly of contemporary Nigeria besides being a mandatory clog that sadly denies qualified citizens job opportunities.

It will be recalled that the …

Gang Of Looters – Part 3

April 3, 2023 4:04 am

Kulala Bodega hadn’t even calmed his nerves after driving away from his still-shocked secretary when his phone began to buzz incessantly. In his state of mind, he was in no position to talk to anyone, let alone the petroleum minister.

He certainly wasn’t looking forward to talking to the person at the other end of the line. He had just blown off his personal assistant and sped off alone, all in a bid to try and avoid the said meeting because he had to be at another meeting which he also wasn’t looking forward to.

He eventually mustered the …

Trump’s Ordeals, A Great Omen For America’s Democracy

April 3, 2023 3:42 am

As far as the history and democracy of the United States is concerned, these are not only interesting times but defining moments. Ahead of next year’s elections, it is almost certain that things are about to get messy with Donald Trump.

A few days ago, many people were stunned when a New York grand jury made up of ordinary, wise Americans took the extraordinary step of voting to indict the ex-president who has now earned the shame and indignity that will forever shadow him.

It is no longer news that, Trump, a former President of the United States was indicted …