Column No. 6

A weekly column by Abdulkareem Baba Aminu, which touches on general issues

Column No.6: Another look at ‘corporate begging’ and other new Nigerianisms

It’s not a secret that Nigerian slang is always evolving, with new words and phrases constantly birthed, and even rebirthed. It’s exciting, especially

Column No.6: Binta Mshelia-Uba (1985-2022)

Everyone has a friend – or some friends – who become siblings of a sort, and Binta was one of them. While I still can’t get over the reality of referr

Column No.6: Again, how not to vote come 2023

I’ve written and admitted in the past that I’m one of the harshest critics of Nigerian politicians. One does not have to be a Quantum Physicist to wit

Column No.6: Readers try to make sense of needless senselessness

My piece last week was quite popular with readers who felt strongly enough about the topic to write in. Usually, opinions on topics are divided, but t

Column No.6: Making sense of needless senselessness

I have always been wary of the Abuja-Kaduna train service. From day one, I have always avoided it, and have always made my feelings about it clear. I