The Koton-Karfe royal rumble, kings and Nigeria’s democratic culture
For about a century now, Nigeria has faced a conundrum: What does it do with its traditional institution? Yet, a little over a century ago, that quest
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That’s not so obvious, Mr President
When as an undergraduate I read “The gods are not to blame” because it was on our syllabus, I fell in love with the many proverbs and other idiomatic
When democracy’s custodians go to the polls
Silly Americans. They want to be seen as the last custodians of democracy. Here is a country that has turned scandals into pop-culture fashion. Talk a
The North in tatters
Northern Nigeria is in tatters, politically, economically and socially. Almost everywhere you turn, the news is of death, destruction and despair as i
Is this a country or a game?
In no particular order, here are a few thoughts to consider, if you are still trying to decide whether Nigeria is a country or a game. In September 2