Michael Oluwagbemi II

Popularly known as Busanga, Michael Oluwagbemi II writes for various electronic and print publications. Some ask him why he writes, others ask him, "why even bother?" Well, to them both he says, "I don't know". "All I know, and am absolutely sure of, is that the written word is an art and a science; and that there is no worse abortion than the destruction of a pregnant idea which is only given birth to in definitive form when such is submitted to the records of posterity. It is my hope that every reader comes away with a refreshing perspective, be it on politics, human interactions or international relations. A world where we all do our part, and strive to leave the earth better than we met it, is one with less not more government. But, more and definitely more, encompassing compassion and empathy: in words, actions and vision". Michael resides in the state of Texas. Visit him at his blog on busanga.com

Is Nigeria Worth Saving?

It is true that Nigerians as a people have a far way to go to achieve the fluid identity that we associate with the Americans or Russians, but it is also not true that Nigerians have not developed a distinct, common identity in their hundred plus years in one form of union or the other...

Nigeria – Disintegration Secession: Cop Out, Not a Solution

Is Nigeria worth saving? Why is Nigeria worth saving? How do we save Nigeria? Can this about to be forty-eight years old be redeemed from itself?

Trivial Thinking: How Stupid Questions Can Lead to Sensible Answers

The human mind works in funny ways and it helps if you can just exercise it; stretch it a little bit, for one practically useless purpose...

Sani Abacha Writes his Family a Letter from Hell

A lot has happened in the ten years since I left you. I understand that at least you and the kids are well taken care of by my military brothers like Abdusalami, Buhari, and IBB. I hope they can do their best before they eventually join me here...

“Just a Friend” Friends without Benefits

We’ve been here before. Yes, countless times; especially in the past few months. Things have changed very quickly between us. I think it is her last relationship, she thinks it is me growing on her. She never used to be needy...

Scott McClellan’s Book: How the Media Betrayed America

The media must think the members of the listening public are a bunch of morons. When will the media circus get it that we have stopped buying their bunk?

On Internet Journalism, Censorship and Ignore Lists… (Critics Beware!)

In as much as the Internet was meant to be open and a place where mere mortals can rove and exchange thoughts, I believe that ignore lists are tools from the devil to thwart our natural freedoms...

Exorcising the Evil Curse of Oil Greed

Oil has retarded the ability of Nigerians of differing regions and differing talents to invest in far more rewarding activities other than angling for revenue allocations, graduating to become class valedictorians of the latest set of kidnappers, or yahoo boys...

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