Category: Issues

A category focusing on the issues that plaque that African continent. All you need to know about poverty, malaria, HIV/AID, african stereotypes, africans struggle in the west, bad leadership at home

Ekiti Election: Street Credibility, Elitism and all that, by Dr. Tunde Oseni

The recent governorship election in Ekiti will no doubt remain a subject of interest for a long time to come. Although it was generally perceived as free and fair, it was indeed not free from fear. As the people say, the devil is in the details. Granted, there were no reports of violence on the… Continue reading Ekiti Election: Street Credibility, Elitism and all that, by Dr. Tunde Oseni

The World in 2030: What are We Doing?

By Dr. Kwabena Amponsah-Manager It is estimated that by 2030, 40% of the world GDP and 85% of the world population will be in regions where water resources exceed supply. Scary? Alarming?  I think so. But there are actions we can take now to save the planet for ourselves, our children and their children, or… Continue reading The World in 2030: What are We Doing?

Why is it Incorrect to be Politically Correct?

By William Manful Time changes so do people. Maybe people change that’s why time changes or is it the other way round time rather changes people. Either way the world clearly isn’t the way it was.  Consciousness of cultural sensibilities and fear of distressing groups emotionally means that one couches comments or views with care… Continue reading Why is it Incorrect to be Politically Correct?

The Controversial Nature of Politics in Nigeria, By Yinka Ogunlana,

  By Yinka Ogunlana, Crawford University, Nigeria POLITICS is ubiquitous; yet the question always on my mind is why its practice should be absurd in Nigeria. Over the years, political scientists have observed politics as an authoritative allocation of values in the society. Aside this, we should understand what the great Greek philosopher Aristotle meant… Continue reading The Controversial Nature of Politics in Nigeria, By Yinka Ogunlana,

The Parable of Dodo Ikire By Dr. Tunde Oseni

I hail from Ikire and I love Dodo Ikire. Beyond the childhood nostalgia and emotional affinity I have with this popular delicacy, I have given some thoughts to the uniqueness of the most famous thing that my ancient town has been identified with for centuries. By the way, Ikire is a university town situated between… Continue reading The Parable of Dodo Ikire By Dr. Tunde Oseni

Parasitic Capitalism and Contemporary Christianity in Nigeria

By Adedokun Boluwatife Loyce Biologically, parasitism is a kind of relationship between organisms in which one organism benefits at the expense of others; a non- mutually beneficial between the host and parasite. Interestingly, this concept can be aptly be applied to the state of the contemporary Christendom in Nigeria as it had apparently developed over… Continue reading Parasitic Capitalism and Contemporary Christianity in Nigeria

Superstars and Superflaws

By Darasimi Oshodi Lance Armstrong, Oscar Pistorius, Aaron Hernandez. Why are superstars falling from grace to grass? Pistorius’ and Hernandez’s cases are still in court so it is subjudice, using the legal parlance, meaning one cannot make any conclusive statement on them, at least not in public. The sports world was shaken earlier this year… Continue reading Superstars and Superflaws