African monarchies are not like modern European monarchies in one respect: An unspoken rule for African monarchs is that they must always be dressed in their traditional robe and crown day in day out, and especially for public functions. They are not like Britain’s Queen Elizabeth who is free to wear ordinary modern skirt suit and…… Continue reading Yoruba king causes pandemonium by wearing suit on the throne
Eternal vigilance as the price of liberty (a political meditation)
The above words were uttered by someone from those countries that have a huge tradition of fighting to keep liberty alive. This means that even there, they have to remain vigilant, lest their liberty be stolen from them. The nature of liberty is that it is a perishable commodity, so you have to restock your…… Continue reading Eternal vigilance as the price of liberty (a political meditation)
Establishing grazing reserves for a profession dominated by one tribe looks like favouritism
Give them loans to establish cattle ranches instead Will there ever be a law establishing Trading Reserves all over Nigeria? I doubt it. Because that will just be like allowing the Igbos who dominate 80% of Nigeria’s tarde to take over the land of other tribes wholesale. This is especially when a government commission will…… Continue reading Establishing grazing reserves for a profession dominated by one tribe looks like favouritism
Boko Haram releases video of some Chibok girls alive: first video of them since 2014: parents identify some girls
Nigerian insurgent group Boko Haram has shown a video of 15 girls, who have been identified as missing Chibok girls by their parents. The girls are shown wearing black Islamic dressing. In the video, which appears to have been filmed in December 2015, according to the BBC, the girls say they are being well treated by the…… Continue reading Boko Haram releases video of some Chibok girls alive: first video of them since 2014: parents identify some girls
Nigeria’s China Gains: 5 Kinds Of People Buhari Must Avoid
President Muhammadu Buhari’s weeklong trip to China has yielded bountiful baskets of fruit so far. For instance, China has made available $15 million for the establishment of 50 demonstration farms accross the country. Furhermore, the Middle Kingdom has increased the number  of Nigerian students it takes for schorlaship from 100 to 700 every year. It…… Continue reading Nigeria’s China Gains: 5 Kinds Of People Buhari Must Avoid