Olusegun Fakoya

Dr Olusegun Fakoya is a physician, teacher, writer and socio-political commentator residing in the UK.

Re-Branding Nigeria – A Game of Roulette!

Mrs Akunyili, do I really care if India has a lot of poverty and is yet more internationally accepted than Nigeria, if my child still remains jobless five years after graduating from a University where my life investment was spent on the hope of creating a future for him?

The Street Children of Nigeria

"I have two sisters that I have not seen in five years, I have smoked Indian hemp like other boys of my age, got beaten by bigger boys, robbed of my money, took my bath in the canal and slept under the bridge..."

Britain is Freezing!

Britain is freezing. I waddled through centimetres of ice flakes called snow. A poor African from a sun-bleached background. My consternation is better imagined than described. I raised the alarm, Britain is indeed freezing...

Going To Die In Nigeria

Mrs Chukwu was arrested by the police and immigration officials for working illegally in the UK. It was discovered that Mr and Mrs Chukwu came to the UK on a six month visa that had expired...

Africa: Child Abuse and Persecution of Children (1)

The traditional African belief and attitude to children has been successfully fractured by those who have deliberately perverted traditional belief and infused it with a distorted dose of Christianity...

Africa: Child Abuse and Persecution of Children (2)

The traditional African belief and attitude to children has been successfully fractured by those who have deliberately perverted traditional belief and infused it with a distorted dose of Christianity...

Nigeria: The Health, Economic and Social Menace of Smoking

From available information, it appears as if the Federal Capital Territory remains the only part of Nigeria conscious of the harmful effects of smoking. The recent prohibition of smoking in public places remains a commendable step but actions are still necessary to combat the monster...

Nigeria: The Health, Economic and Social Menace of Smoking

From available information, it appears as if the Federal Capital Territory remains the only part of Nigeria conscious of the harmful effects of smoking. The recent prohibition of smoking in public places remains a commendable step but actions are still necessary to combat the monster...

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