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In a December 2016 piece titled ‘Tales of the Unexpected’, I used a ‘case study’ involving five scenarios to explain the Nigerian condition. And since every Nollywood movie must have a sequel, I crave the indulgence of readers to release ‘Part 2’ of that column today. SCENE ONE: In the course of a break-in at a local branch […]
Continue ReadingTwo major events dominated the headlines in the weekend that just passed in Nigeria: the heroism, determination and the example of Ms. Hilda Effiong Bassey, known as Hilda Baci for short, and the sordid drama of Seun Kuti, son of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the ternal music icon, pushing, slapping and assaulting a policeman in uniform. Both […]
Continue ReadingThis was an experience that a man narrated to me, recently: How does a woman wake up one morning to put a marriage of over 14 years behind her? Because that was exactly what happened! I thought my wife was joking the morning she told me that she was quitting our marriage. I was so […]
Continue Reading“Bros, how country?” “Omo, we live in perilous times. Ilu le. Country bad.” “I agree with you absolutely. It has never been this bad in peace times” “You think Nigeria is at peace? If you call this peace time, then what exactly does war look like? For me, the country is at war already. Nigeria […]
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