Akintokunbo A Adejumo

Akintokunbo Adejumo, a social and political commentator on Nigerian issues, lives and works in London, UK. He is a graduate of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria (1979) and University of Manitoba, Canada (1985). He also writes on topical issues for iNigerian.com and other newspapers and internet media including Nigeriaworld, Nigeria Today Online, Washington Nigerian Times, Wise News Today, etc.

The People Are the Government!

"When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny."  - Thomas Jefferson Does the government fear us?...

Why Is Everybody Stealing In Nigeria?

“Why is everybody stealing in Nigeria? Please, why the stealing? Here, in our country, stealing seems like an act of worship, that if you...

A Fair Ode to Senator Buruji Kashamu

The Late Senator Buruji Kashamu was ALLEGEDLY wanted in the US for drug offences, including trafficking, selling, etc. It was never proved and he...

Of University of Ìbàdàn Vice-Chancellorship and Ìbàdàn Agitation

I'm a proud Ìbàdàn man; I have a village and an “agbo’le” in the heart of Ìbàdàn, and my late father holds a chieftaincy...

The problem of Nigeria is not Corruption. It is Unpunished Corruption!

"The problem of Nigeria is not Corruption. The problem of Nigeria is Unpunished Corruption" -- The Guardian (NIGERIA) “No system should be 100% democratic or autocratic....

We Always Mean Well for the Country, But NOT for the People!

Please, let’s get something right. There’s no leader who has ever ruled Nigeria that has ever meant bad or evil for Nigeria. None!!! They...

Taxes and Social Welfare in Nigeria in face of Covid-19

During the current COVID-19 lockdown, Nigerians who have never paid tax in their lives are mouthing off on social media left, right and centre...

Grassroot Sports Development: Towards the Rejuvenation of School Sports in Nigeria  

The 2018 National Sports Policy (NSP) draft clearly articulates the vision and direction of the Federal Government (FG) on sports development particularly on grassroots...

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