Column No. 6

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

Column No.6: Revisiting a book that has ‘Solved’ the world’s problems

I have written about Andrew Wear’s book, ‘Solved’, in the past. But somehow, it keeps haunting me. This time around, it is doing so because I am wonde

Column No.6: Now that Nigeria’s found global love…

If you are like me, aged a bit over 40, and with an ear for good music, chances are you’ve heard and enjoyed the hit ‘Now That We Found Love’, particu

Column No.6: An ‘Aké round of applause’ for Lola Shoneyin

When I got an email inviting me to this year’s Aké Arts and Book Festival, I was overjoyed, and for many reasons. Some of it is simply because it mean

Column No.6: As Kogi State chooses a new governor…

I am fascinated by Kogi State, and for quite many reasons. Some are sentimental, like the fact that Lokoja is where one of my favourite uncles was bas

Column No.6: Dear Tinubu, we need you to be President now

When I came across the news that telecom operators are hinting at a tariff increase, I felt a hint of fever, much like the same kind I felt when petro