Is South West Nigeria the harbinger of sick presidents or this is just a myth? The South of Nigeria has produced perhaps the heaviest weight of politicians in Nigeria since her independence, but is South West Nigeria the harbinger of sick presidents or this is just a myth? In my opinion, South West politicians are largely responsible for the leadership problems we are facing in Nigeria since...
In the Beginning I once imagined I had an encounter with God and I’d like to share it with you. I had a fever, my body temperature was hitting the roof and it was as if my skin was being pried open with needles; somehow, I drifted into a sleep on the saggy sofa in my father’s living room and by the time I woke up, I was drenched in my own sweat. Oh! I actually had a dream, but it was one of those...
In an average democratic clime or semblance of it, the election year is always a very interesting year. After the government might have gone to sleep six months after the previous election is won and the juicy offices and portfolio are shared, all parties are usually united in corruption, shaking hands and sharing the commonwealth of the people without rancour, leaving just the few that feeds on...
I was involved in a near fatal accident in January 2017. I was rushed to Gbagada General Hospital and was rejected without any form of medical assessment because there was no bed or something, I was told I was conscious but I can’t remember A THING. The same thing happened at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) until my bosom friend arrived and must have created a scene before a young...
Oh Yes! I drink alcohol and I have been drinking it since I was a child. Oh yes! You’re not surprised because I’m not, my beautiful Iya Toyin had a brother (Uncle Ojo aka Olori Awo) who loves Ódéku and I’ve been kissing his glass of the dark pint since I was sitting in his laps. My mum had a restaurant and Beer was naturally a part of the plan for customers. I remember going the...
The Words of the Flower I Found Down the road that leads to Ipaja On the path I walk, I found a flower With stems of ruby and a petal of gold Adorn with dews from the morning mist My heart was lighted and I made to touch The tender rim that glowed in the morning sun But she closed her petals and withdrew her style Afraid I will pluck and end her gait Then a butterfly came and a bee with stings...
"Buhari Is The Problem of Nigeria": I have Heard, But Wait............. Some ‘concerned’ Nigerians have sent me SMS, some even came to my office while some called. Their uniform question was “What did Buhari give you? Buhari is the problem of Nigeria…”. I agreed that we do have challenges, but this government, this Buhari’s Government can only be part of the...
My Point Exactly ***************** I don’t know how I got to this point but for me, only the tiny little things matter this days. I’m no longer excited about the Christmas, Easter or New year frenzy thingy, I’m gradually becoming so numb to the norms and somehow finding my foot in the little things that count. I eat at that woman selling at the street corner not because I love...