Opinions and Facts Opinions are not lacking when it comes to the issue of Biafra and the Nigerian Civil War. There are fictional and non-fictional books themed around it. Personal stories have been passed down. Articles written and papers presented. The Civil War has inspired poetry, produced movies, and it has led to even more … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2016
THE MENIAL WORKERS OF THE NIGERIAN PLC | by Ayo Sogunro
This is Part 2 of the article series, “The Hierarchy of Nigerian Policy”. Read Part 1 here. Last week, I discussed the classifications of policy participation in Nigeria. You may have identified where you fit in the system. However, if you are reading this, you are unlikely to be in the classification I have called “Menial … Continue reading
THE HIERARCHY OF NIGERIAN POLICY (PART 1) | by Ayo Sogunro
This is Part 1 of the article series, “The Hierarchy of Nigerian Policy”. Read Part 2 here. The best way to understand the class structure of Nigerian society it is to think of the country as a corporate setup. One with several levels of participation and authority in the affairs of the company. This is … Continue reading
THE MYTH OF CHANGE AND THE REALITY OF THE SYSTEM | by Ayo Sogunro
Nigerians want change, but the change on offer today is still within the same dysfunctional political system. This is not just about corruption. In his History of Western Philosophy, Bertrand Russell describes Aristotle’s views of the ideal political setup. According to Aristotle, large cities are never well governed because a multitude cannot be orderly. “A … Continue reading
MY DEAR PRESIDENT BUHARI, SHAME ON YOU | by Ayo Sogunro
ASK: “WHAT HAS NIGERIA DONE FOR ME?” As I have suspected for a while, the unsolicited trekking I undertook from Yaba to Ojota to protest the 2012 subsidy removal is now just an intensive workout session. President Buhari and his team of economic wanksters have taken a leaf from Jonathan and his team of economic … Continue reading
THE UNFORTUNATE CASE OF THE NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE | by Ayo Sogunro
The utility of the Nigeria Police Force has, again, been questioned since the increasing presence of “Fulani herdsmen” marauders in the country. Any Nigerian child with a fair level of social-awareness can tell you one or two negative things about the police. The Nigeria Police Force is considered the primary symbol of corruption, administrative inefficiency … Continue reading
UNILAG: RISE OF DESPOTISM AND DECLINE OF INTELLECTUALISM | by Ayo Sogunro
Last week, the authorities of the University of Lagos agreed to reopen the school. The school had been closed for a while following a student protest over lack of water and electricity on the campus. The university authorities stipulated some conditions for resumption: students have to undertake and notarise a “Re-absorption Oath”; parents or guardians … Continue reading
