I have followed, with some concern, the conversations and arguments by Nigerians following last week’s publication of President Buhari’s UK interview with the Telegraph. Some Nigerians—particularly migrants confronted with racial realities—are worried about the consequences (and lack of empathy) of the president’s statement, other Nigerians are happy that the president is “saying it as it … Continue reading
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GUEST WRITER: ON THE VEXED ISSUE OF THE CHIBOK GIRLS | by ABDULWAHAB OSENI
I used to be one of those who felt that the Jonathan administration failed in its efforts to locate and retrieve the Chibok girls. But before you reach any conclusion based on this statement, let me clarify right away that, with the change in government, my previous certainty has simply given way to confusion on … Continue reading
ON INEFFECTUAL BUFFOONS | by Ayo Sogunro
Nigeria’s social media is not necessarily the brightest platform for intellectual engagement. This may sound like an insult, but it is not. This realisation is why I have, for some time now, been quietly sipping my tea and reserving my opinions on public issues for my barber. Yet, in the last few hours, the latest … Continue reading