Life Abroad

Peter Obi, The Nigerian Diaspora, And Propaganda

At the risk of sounding pessimistic, one could argue profoundly that Nigeria’s contemporary political atmosphere carries a systemic, tragic potential. This vulnerability is directly...

Japa Is Not In My Constitution

A lot of wannabes want to flee from Nigeria, but I am very different. The country turns me up and down anyhow such that one...

The Race To Expand Financial Access for Nigerians in Diaspora

In the race to build a secure, efficient and inclusive financial ecosystem for Nigerians globally, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with...

Why Not Take Your Wife To Nigeria, Instead Of Polluting Our Country?

When it was my turn, the lady collected my passport, took one bewildered look at it and asked me to report to one Mr. Wanda on the seventh floor. I stood on the spot for seconds frowning...

Defending Nigeria in Nairobi…

I have come to understand that, outside Nigeria, the country is respected and adored in many respects. Since I arrived Nairobi, the capital of The Republic of Kenya last December, everywhere I go and every non-Nigerian I meet has one good thing or the other to say about my dear Nigeria...

The Lost Ones

For those born and still living in the Diaspora, its not too late.  You can still retrace your steps and seek the land of your parent’s birth.  Even if it’s just for a visit.  At least before you die...

Rejected For Loving a Nigerian Man

In marrying my Nigerian husband, I find that I, an African American woman, have taken on the entire country’s fight as well.  I mean I am called on, through thoughtless remarks or questions, to defend my choice...

The Nigerian Shame In London II: ‘Kongi’ Soap Doesn’t Wash Off Shame

The BBC got so much commendation each time they exposed bad Nigerians, hence so much search light is placed on us. Because of the recent development it has become a way of life for Nigerians to be the most delayed and interrogated by the police when stopped on the streets of London...

The Nigerian Shame In London II: ‘Kongi’ Soap Doesn’t Wash Off Shame

The BBC got so much commendation each time they exposed bad Nigerians, hence so much search light is placed on us. Because of the recent development it has become a way of life for Nigerians to be the most delayed and interrogated by the police when stopped on the streets of London...

Comparing Diasporas: Asians, Jews, Irish and Nigerians

Why Do Diasporas Exist?
How Are Diasporas Beneficial to Homelands?
How Fare Nigeria, Compared with other Homelands?
What Can Diaspora Nigerians Learn from other "matured" Diasporas?

The Nigerian Shame In London

Some years back, we were known for football entertainment and gradually toiling the path of Brazil. Today one thing synonymous to that name Nigeria is scam...

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Some Nigerians who travelled to Europe in the hope of greener pastures are stuck there because the castles they built in the air have come crashing down on them...

Obasanjo @ 80: Matters Arising!

The Nigerian former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, is a great...

Labour Day: Remembering Nigerian Workers

Labour Day which is observed annually as International Workers’...

The Roar of A Lame Lion (2)

Corruption a la Nigeria is a reactive phenomenon.  It is a crime perpetuated out of the need to survive in the moment and reserve enough for the dicey future.  It flourishes because all the survival indices have been submerged in the cesspool of rapacious government fiefdom, and lofty but shoddily implemented policies...

God or Nature: Who Did We Piss Off?

Offline and online, I've received volumes of messages from friends far and near inquiring about the flood that almost submerged my city and hometown, Ibadan...

Biafra: The Future Is Now!

Last week some misguided Arewa youths in Kaduna issued...

Governors’ Quest To Sack Ringim

The problem is not with Ringim, but with the Nigerian system. If a critical and proper analysis of the police under Ringim is taken, we would be shocked to the marrow that Ringim could not be directly held responsible for the woes of the country....

How to Help EFCC Succeed (2)

Benue State has clearly demonstrated why Nigeria needs the EFCC as an external Federal agency to investigate cases of graft, cronyism, conversion and outright looting of public resources...

Supreme Court May Determine Case Of AGs Of Kaduna, Kogi And Zamfara On Merit

I am old enough to know that the case...

Strengthening Nigerian Economy Beyond Oil Revenue!

It is time we stop having others come and tell us about ourselves, the Niger Delta issue, our plants, lands, animals, genes, diseases, health, drugs, etc. The numerous problems facing us must be dealt with by Nigerians to benefit Nigerians...