13Jun
Understanding Yoruba Mindset in context of “Igbos as traitors”—A Tribute to Bishop (Prof) Funmilayo Adesanya-Davis
In October 1966 my late father Lawrence Obi Nwankwo Nwaezeigwe escaped the pogrom by the
Tag: Nigeria
20May
The Mirror We Refuse to See: Leadership Starts With Us
Reflecting on Nigeria, my experiences reveal a stark contrast between outward religiousness and unethical behaviour in daily life. I argue the problem extends beyond leadership, rooted in a widespread moral compromise requiring individual integrity for true change. Ultimately, our leaders mirror ourselves.
28Apr
A Day in the Life of a PhD Researcher: The Relentless Pursuit of Knowledge
As a researcher, my days are a whirlwind of intellectual pursuit and disciplined routine. From the moment I wake, my mind is already buzzing with problems to solve and theories to refine. Balancing my work and personal life feels like walking a tightrope, but it’s a challenge I embrace.
My workspace is a battleground of books, notes, ideas, and of relentless questions I seek to answer. Long hours spent poring over data, running experiments, or analyzing texts demand both stamina and curiosity. Coffee often becomes a steadfast companion in these moments.
Despite the occasional frustrations—dead ends in research, the weight of deadlines, and the inevitable self-doubt—I remind myself of the impact this journey holds. Each small step forward contributes to a larger tapestry of knowledge. It’s the passion to discover and the hope of making a difference that keeps me moving.
18Apr
The Tragedy of Victory
Godwin Alabi-Isama was a front line soldier. One that participated in the theatre of war fighting, at one time for Biafra and mostly for the Federal troops.
He presents his own accounts of the happenings during the 30month long Nigerian Civil War
27Feb
The Ikorodu Mafia
The long, early commutes to my Peninsula office were a defining feature of my early career. But those journeys were far from solitary. They were a tapestry of interactions with fellow commuters, men and women whose lives intertwined with mine. It was a time when our Nigeria felt like a single community, bound not by tribe, but by a shared pursuit of knowledge, mutual support, and a celebration of our common humanity
09Jul
From Accounts to Siberia: My Brush with Bureaucratic Corruption
There is corruption in high places and we are all afraid to resist it because doing so often comes at a cost. Youthfulness and idealism were helpful in my saying No.
Someone has put it simply - we all want to be a Diamond but do not want to be cut!
