Introduction
Culture as a word, concept or topic for academic exposition is best handled by sociologists, historians or anthropologists. In spite of this however, a perspective can always be thrown in from a user definable angle, or from a ‘because...
Are you locked in an echo chamber?
In 2003/2004, I followed the USA elections (as usual). Not being a fan of George Bush, I supported John Kerry to win. On paper, Kerry was a great candidate. Decorated military man, a...
By Temitope Ajayi
It has become a pattern for some individuals, CSOs and a section of the media to pick one or two line items every budget cycle for sensational headlines, deliberately ignoring context in their reporting.
The public that should...
By Rev. Fr. John Segun Odeyemi Ph.D
To be delusional is one of the worst kind of mental disorder anyone could suffer; where the individual holds as true idiosyncratic beliefs that contradict reality and rationality.
Worse still is when an entire...
We, the Youth from the 36 states of the Federal Republic of Nigeria working in the areas of governance, peace and security convened in Abuja, from the 4th to 6th September 2019 to deliberate on strategies that could be...
By Steven Uwajeh
Ever heard senior organization leaders say, “We are a family”?
An ex-colleague and I discussed it and concluded it was a disingenuous statement. On further reflection, I figured that the statement was flawed not just as an issue...
Nigeria as a nation has come full circle again and will soon have to make the usual decision in its electoral process; making a choice between two bad choices! It is bewildering, to say the least, how a nation...
A MAJOR paradox of human life is that we are constantly looking for the easy way out, even when we know that nothing good comes easy. We are constantly drawn to the glamorous path even when we recognise that...
By Gbenga X-Adebija
One of the major lessons I learnt very early in my career was the art of communication. I was taught how to communicate but equally as important, how NOT to communicate. It is a lesson I have...
A 20th century German philosopher was asked how he was doing. He answered in a very unusual way; He responded to the usual pleasantry, “I plan to visit myself today, but I wonder if I will find myself at...