In the sense that there is no set Nigerian culture since we have 250-350 different ethnic groups that may or may not know jack about their neighbor, we may have been the area where the Biblical Tower of Babel fell…
The phrase Ndigbo usually evokes certain feelings amongst other tribes and races in Nigeria and the world over. These feelings can sometimes be that of love, hate, fear, contempt…
No one respect Africans. They make fun of us in movies and literature. They call us names. Yet, no one has ever been sanctioned. But you cannot call a Japanese a “Jap,” or be seen mouthing anything bad against the Jews…
While we agree with the Federal government that terrorism of any kind is abhorrent and stands as an anti-thesis to a democracy, draconian laws reminiscent of the strong-arm military tactics of yesteryears simply will not fly…
The US, France, China, Britain, France, Russia and the State of Israel can all develop, transfer, buy, or exchange sophisticated and deadly weapons, including nuclear weapons; but Iran, Cuba, and North Korea and a host of other countries are not allowed to do so. The hegemons can destroy and destabilize other countries without incurring penalties; but other countries dare not…
What are these pictures telling us about our children and the choices that they make these days? Can we judge the level of morals in our society based on these pictures? What does that say about our own values as a society?
Nigeria is not only the biggest democracy on the continent but also the greatest accommodator of the freedom of speech. Many of us did not realize this…
There is no doubt that when the African-American, Reverend Leon H. Sullivan dreamt up the idea of African Summits, he did so with the noblest of intentions. But Reverend Sullivan has been dead for five years now and today, there is increasing doubt as to whether his heirs are actually pursuing his principles…
Does 30 Days, the movie, live up to the hype? It doesn’t disappoint. Besides, it doesn’t matter. Hype is the great marketing tool and as long as the movie sells, the publicist’s work is done…
Every second spent is one second that cannot be recovered. A life spent whining, criticizing and complaining is one life spent one level short of its full potential…
Dele Giwa. Alfred Rewane. Marshall Harry. Bola Ige. Jerry Agbeyegbe. The list goes on and on and on and on. It never stops. Will it ever stop? And now, Chief Funsho Williams, killed in the comfort of his home. Why?