There is something wrong with the mental composition of Nigeria’s National Assembly. Many Nigerians would consider this an obvious statement but, I suppose, my expectations are still quite high. Yet, it seems the current iteration of the federal legislature is determined to outdo predecessors in its capacity for expensive idleness. Consider the 2016 budget. There … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2016
ON NIGERIA AND OUR INTERNATIONAL FLOG A WOMAN DAY | by Ayo Sogunro
What does it mean to be a Nigerian citizen? I have considered this question several times. Other than the capacity to vote and be voted for, what quality can I attach to the phrase: “I am a Nigerian citizen”? This is not a question many Nigerians can answer and still feel patriotic. But, of what … Continue reading
FASHOLA AND THE WORRISOME TRIUMPH OF CLASSTHINK | by Ayo Sogunro
I have not had electricity in a while. This trivial point had escaped my notice because—like some Nigerians—I have created the illusion of uninterrupted power through the combination of a generator, an inverter and the occasional beeps of DISCO light. The current fuel situation has forced reality on me. I now face the sobering challenge … Continue reading
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