In the gritty streets of Nigeria’s political arena, a haunting parallel is emerging that echoes the ancient trial of Socrates, one of history’s greatest philosophers. Socrates was condemned to death…
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As the quest for secession by several ethnic groups in Nigeria hots up, two major tribes have been more vocal than the rest- the Igbos of the South East and…
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Nigeria is a sacrament to mediocrity, stumbling towards Armageddon; a metaphor of dysfunction, hovering dangerously over the precipice. Over and above being a testament to the messy afterlife of colonialism,…
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The title of this piece is not designed to mislead or confuse. It is the best way I can capture in a few words the many different thoughts, places and…
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Obafemi Awolowo and Yemi Osinbajo were both born in the month of March. Awolowo on March 6 1909 and Osinbajo, March 8 1957 respectively. Awolowo and Osinbajo both Lawyers, earned…
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There appears to be strange developments between the United States and Nigeria, particularly as it concerns Abraham Lincoln and Obafemi Awolowo. Abraham and Obafemi have seven letters each and Lincoln…
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The words of the late sage, Obafemi Awolowo, are still very much fresh in our minds and instructive to the Nigerian authority. The government of Buhari needs to consider the…
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“People who live in difficult circumstances need to know that happy endings are possible” – US Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor. The resilience and determination of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari to…
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The best president Nigeria never had was Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo who in his quintessential wisdom had vibrant and genuine vision for Nigeria. Nigerians were denied the opportunity to eke…
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Not many realize that several officers of northern origin took part in Nigeria’s first military coup. The “Igbo coup” tag attached to the Majors’ assault ignores the fact that scores …
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At independence the Northern region was given more seats in parliament than the two Southern regions put together. This meant that no meaningful governmental decision affecting Nigeria could be taken …