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
Monthly Archives: May 2016
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
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