Have you tried doing something new, entering a new phase in life or taking a first step no matter how small it seems? Did you try speaking to anyone and anybody for advice? How many did you get – both solicited and unsolicited advice? Have you... Read More
What Drives You?
Hey Elsians, How are you today? Over the weekend (Saturday to be precise) I went live on Facebook for the first time, inspired by boredom and PHCN frustration, laced with generator wahala. It was definitely fun for me. I was live for about 33minutes... Read More
IK Talks – MC(s) & Presenters
I was at the last edition of IK Talks on Saturday held in Lagos, Nigeria. When a friend told me about the event, I did not have to think twice before registering. I even had to shift my fun trip to a resort centre just to attend the event. I mean, it... Read More
I Have A Problem And No One To Talk To! Breaking The Taboo Of STD
For many years, we’ve shunned the topic of sexually transmitted diseases. We’ve been silent, not just to save a polite conversation, but also within our families and close relatives. Unfortunately, in our silence, the problem has taken roots and... Read More
Open Letter to my Biafran Brothers: Be careful what you wish for.
Dear Biafran brothers, As much as I respect your self-determination and struggle for the actualization of your beloved Biafran republic, I must sound a note of caution. Any ethnic group or geo-political zone can easily lay claim to being... Read More
Whose FEET are you LICKING?
I had a discussion today and something along the line made the person say something in the line of “lick your feet”. Since then I’ve been asking myself what it means for someone to lick someone’s feet. I want to believe it is... Read More
Mission to Nowhere: No Victor, all Vanquished!
In the wake of recent political and sectarian perturbations that now envelopes our populace and even our social and conventional media space, it was only going to be a matter of time before I came up with this piece. It appears we don’t know we are... Read More
NYSC: A Pillar of National Unity
by Wale Giwa The NYSC was established by law on 22nd of May 1973. The sole aim of the scheme is to ensure “proper encouragement and development of common ties amongst the youths of Nigeria and the promotion of unity”. According to Decree... Read More
The Gains of a Multi-Party System in Nigeria’s Democracy
By Wale Giwa Today, Nigeria has witnessed about sixteen years of uninterrupted democracy in her fourth Republic. However, the troubling question that comes to mind is; what has Nigeria achieved in the last sixteen years of her democracy? In fact, what... Read More