The serious and frivolous politics of shoes
Shoes are far more important than just the things you wear on your feet. They have built and destroyed reputations and legacies, ruined businesses and
Thursday Column
Thursday Column
The animals of Aso Rock
Apparently, Aso Rock, Nigeria’s seat of power is crawling with all sorts of animals. At first, the place was teeming with a range of flora and fauna u
Kenya and Nigeria: Two countries, similar political story
So Kenya has a new president. A spanking new, minted, candidate who defeated the establishment to become the new establishment. At least that is how M
On vacant Senate seats and the passing of Biyi Bandele
1Drama in a depleted senate The Nigerian Senate has been a scene of some drama of late. A few days ago, the Senate decided to move a motion to impeach
When will Nigeria outgrow ethnic politics?
Every four years or so, Nigerians generally agree to come together and cannibalise every semblance of national unity that our collective suffering and