Reminiscences of boarding school life and the culture of terror in the guise of punishment and discipline A few weeks ago, a clip of Bovi, the comedian, speaking at Daystar Christian Centre’s “Excellence in Leadership” conference, caught my eye on Instagram. He spoke about abuse and bullying in secondary school…

In commemoration of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023 I remember, in the not-too-distant past, when the Nigerian dream was the desire to become an entrepreneur. Starting something new, buying and selling, creating value, providing products and services, being in charge of one’s destiny, and generally anticipating the forthcoming wealth. …

Thoughts on government, the cost of governance, and citizens livelihood The news hit like a dirty slap, sometime in June 2023: NNPC Limited, Nigeria’s official petroleum provider had increased the official price of petrol from ₦185/ litre to ₦488/ litre. The President had announced, in his inaugural address, that the…

An attempt to settle the rift between the Dollar and the Naira Once upon a time, there were two best friends: Miss Naira and Miss Dollar. Ok, they weren’t quite best friends but they were good friends. Even though their love for one another wasn’t comparable, they always made the…

Thoughts on my excursion on the Blue Line Lagos Metro On Monday, 4 September 2023, the Lagos State Government officially declared the Blue Line of the Lagos Metro Transport System open for use. The first ride, from Marina to Mile 2, was taken by the Governor together with guests and…

Pondering on the true expressions of religion in our society Religion is a hot-button topic everywhere in the world, and many people pussyfoot around it, especially in these parts. I must confess that I have refrained from writing about it for this exact reason. Will people understand whatever perspective I…

Thoughts on being a reliable eyewitness Every time I read or hear about breaking news, I consciously strive not to immediately take it in hook, line, and sinker. …

Thoughts on educational programming for today’s Nigerian children Anyone who grew up in 1980s and 1990s Nigeria would recall the “Tales by Moonlight” children’s programme. It was syndicated across all Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) stations nationwide and aired every Sunday evening. …

Reflections on some controversial topics that we ought to discuss What will people say? This is one of the most often expressed questions when we reflect on some topics and our view towards them. …