Thoughts

04May

I heard the frogs croak

We all pay lip service to Global Warming. In Ogombo, the green forests are being cut down daily to make way for estates while paying little or no attention to the impact on the environment of the deforestation and depopulation of native animals. The reason why many of us don't hear the frogs croak again.
6 mins read
02Sep

That candles be brought

I don’t know the answers that the organizers have but I struggle to understand how this planned demonstration will do Nigeria or her citizens any good. First, except there is an economic incentive, no government will intercede in the running of Nigeria. And, if ever, sanctions are levied (which will not happen because of the exploitative relationship), I still don’t see how the common man on the streets of Ibadan or Auchi is well served. However, if the intent is to increase the level of despise the average Australians have for Nigerians, this is definitely a great way to achieve that. So let’s go ahead.
6 mins read
31Oct

FAITH AND WISDOM

So the big question is, when do we apply wisdom and when do we shift gear to faith. I will attempt an answer, one that is not scriptural but entirely what I am guarded by. I would apply wisdom in any area of life where human efforts can change outcomes and apply faith where it can't. Basically I am saying I will resort to self-help where it works and shift to faith where it won't. Now I speak for myself and not for faith leaders.
6 mins read
13Oct

The Muda in and around Us

My grandfather’s house stands tall in Oke-Labo, Ibadan, after all it was the house of
5 mins read
04Aug

Nigeria on my mind

Data don't lie. A look at the source of wealth of the richest Nigerians provide an insight into where the opportunities are and what the future is for the nation.
3 mins read
27May

The RED LADA

Red was probably the first colour I fell in love with, because of my father's Lada. And, it held some good fortune for us, shielding us from death at least on two occasions. When the car got repainted white, that was a totally different story. One that makes me ask "What if the Red Colour had nbeen retained?"
5 mins read