Why I Don’t Want Sharia in Oyo State
Olayemi Olaniyi Usually, when you say anything critical of Islam as a non-Muslim, you get accused of not knowing what…
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Kemi Badenoch, Davido, Tayo Aina and the Overton Window of Nigerian Patriotism
Nigeria is hardly a nation of patriots. From the outside, you may be mistaken to believe Nigerians are…
Read MoreReflections on Kwame Nkrumah and Pan-Africanism
I was in Ghana recently for a peace forum. I made new friends and reconnected with old ones.…
Read MoreThe Assassination Attempt on Trump Shows American Democracy Has Become Dumber
I suppose it’s fair to accuse me of being a busybody for commenting on American politics as a…
Read MoreNAFDAC Desperately Needs Another Dora Akunyili
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is in the news for busting a…
Read MoreMrBeast is not the Problem, African Leaders are
YouTube sensation, MrBeast, often ruffles feathers every time he posts videos of his philanthropy. Whether it’s paying for…
Read MoreWhy Peter Obi Must Condemn IPOB
The prospects of an Igbo presidency have always been met with sceptic pessimism. Sometimes, it’s hard to argue…
Read MoreLet’s Revisit the Debate on the Role of Nigeria’s First Lady
On the first of June, three days after Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn-in as president, social media did…
Read MoreStudent Loan or Loan Shark?
I’ve had just one experience with loans. It’s something I look back at with awe and dread. You…
Read MoreAn Epilogue on Buhari’s Achievements
It’s difficult to defend Buhari, whether as an ardent fan or spectator. How he quickly morphed from a…
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