Musings of a Crazy Nigerian
Africa
The Nigerian Immunity to Suffering
“Doesn’t being Nigerian make you immune to human suffering?” These being the words of Right Honorable Sir Farouk that were spoken once upon a chat. Now let us go into Nigerian movie mode and indulge me and take a flashback to an earlier point in time, circa when I first went to the US. Well … Continue reading
Things Are Still Falling Apart – RIP Achebe
I m not one to jump on the bandwagon but I believe today is an exception. I am a fan of Chinua Achebe. He was in my opinion the Grandfather of the Nigerian Literary Renaissance. I say renaissance which connotes a rebirth because I firmly believe he was first and foremost a storyteller of the … Continue reading
Where are you from? Indigene Status in Nigeria and Being a Foreigner in One’s Land
The Nigerian legislature is planning to do a review of the 1999 constitution that was basically a conglomeration of past decrees and constitutions from republics past with a pinch of salt from the military leaders and some “politicians” at the time. So in fact, it did not truly encapsulate the views, preferences, consensus, scruples and … Continue reading
Nigerian Independence: The House Built on Sand
You have often heard a parent, uncle, aunty, grand parent, Methuselah’s cousin talk about the good ol’ days. They talk about it like it is a thing of pride. They will sit down and regale you with tales of when the Nigerian Naira was stronger than the US dollar, when you did not need a … Continue reading
Multiple Partners and the Marketplace of Nigerian Dating
*Cue Game of Thrones theme music* You know the saying that does who can’t do teach or postulate? I might write about setting P and so on but no one sets a more horrible P than yours truly. I also don’t know how to handle when people like me and tell me they do. I … Continue reading
Photopower Nigeria: Hope for Gishiri
So I have been missing from the world of blogging for a while. A lot of things have been happening in my “real” life so to say. And no for those who read my previous post, I have not gotten married. Single and chilling. So what has Alhaji Doctor Engineer Chairman, His Royal Highness and … Continue reading
The One on Washing, Flattery and Related Crimes
It could be said that the road to a girl’s heart is paved with flattery. Not necessarily of the obvious kind. Definitely subtle flattery with a little sprinkling of over the top flattery that is so over the top that it makes her smile. You know what I am talking about, Yes you. If you … Continue reading
Brainstorming Terrorism in Nigeria: How can we defeat Boko Haram?
In the two years since I started this blog and while living in Nigeria and shuttling in and out of the country occasionally, It would be silly for me to deny that terrorism has become part and parcel of the Nigerian discourse, reality and life. It has changed the way of life of many especially … Continue reading
The Ran Ka Ya Dade/Chairman/Oga/Big Man Syndrome
These being the words of one Gaius Emir Sultan Oba Igwe Engineer Chairman General Doctor Barrister Pastor Bishop Sir Farouk Ibn Caliph, heir to the throne of vanity GCFR MNI SSS DOC AIDS and your role model’s role model. The Otemkpu number 1 of Africa, the only asamkpokoto, Sarkin Sarakuna, Omo L’owo international, Imminent ruler … Continue reading
African/Nigerian Love: In search of PDA
For those who are unaware PDA refers to Public Display of Affection. We as a nation are well aware of public displays of disaffection, disregard for human life and hatred of one’s fellow human being as evidenced by the wanton killings we have come to experience on quite a regular basis in this country. I … Continue reading
Nigerian News
- How Amaechi Was Reelected — Election Returning Officer, Okauru - Premium Times
- Sambo Urges Nigerians To Cooperate With Jonathan - The Guardian Nigeria
- Kwankwaso's Achievements Chronicle In Book - The Guardian Nigeria
- US drones spy on Boko Haram - Osun Defender
- Emir of Kano Loses Wife - THISDAY Live
- Police arrest man who sold his baby, others in Lagos - Nigerian Tribune
- Ondo Guber: Mimiko defeats PDP at Supreme Court - Nigerian Tribune
- Kwara State Critically Examines Performance - CHANNELS
- JTF: 'We've Rescued 9 Hostages Held by Boko Haram' - THISDAY Live
- Cynthia's mouth was stuffed with hair net, handkerchief, attachment —Pathologist - Nigerian Tribune
