While the eyes of the world turn to Nollywood, your duty is not to feed the narrative, but to change the narrative. The stories we tell...
Beyond memes and GIFs on social media, Nigerians are also known for inventing yearly slangs and puns which they use throughout the year.
Imagine yourself in a conversation with a friend, and a machine is placed at your side such that every time you say “omo”, the machine beeps....
One of the things being a development economist on the one hand and a storyteller on the other hand has taught me is the need to...
The ability to interact and connect effectively with people is an essential factor for every government. This is one of the reasons why people like Barack...
As young people, most times our blood dey hot. However, we must show that we’re very intentional and intelligent. We must also show that we have...
One thing that is getting increasingly common is the desensitization of many Nigerians to the anomalies happening in the country. We seem to have gotten to...
If you ever wonder why Nigerians are so critical of their government, it is because many Nigerian leaders are not just incapable of solving problems, but...
We should also teach our children about the beauty of other cultures. Rather than tell them Igbo people can do anything for money, why not highlight...
Participating in public discourse is not only for those at the top, it is also for your own benefit. When you ensure that proper policies are...
Obeying rules are very important if we want a Nigeria of our dreams. You cannot pass one-way or zoom off when the traffic light turns red...
Everywhere you go, there's just so much noise there and it is difficult to find your peace and quiet.
The conductor quizzed further? "Kedu ndi na achugi? Who are those after you?" The boy refused to say anything. He looked so scared. The conductor stared...
Due to the xenophobic attacks on black Africans in South Africa, over 600 Nigerian nationals gathered outside the Nigerian consulate on Wednesday morning to take...
Give a Nigerian a teaspoon of power and I guarantee you he won’t know how to act. Have you ever noticed how we lose our minds...
This week, I decided to share a personal story, one about my visit to Okaka prison, Yenagoa, in 2015. It was a visit that opened my...
Because I hardly watch television, I could not watch much of this year’s Big Brother Naija. Besides learning the names of the contestant, I saw that...
Professor Wole Soyinka was keynote speaker at the maiden annual lecture of the Ripples Centre for Data and Investigative Journalism held in Lagos on March 15....
When I was younger, my parents used to tell my siblings and I that we are the leaders of tomorrow, but with the way Nigeria is...
So picture everyday people as they get ready for the week in their various abodes and just as they are about to hit the road, they...
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