So a little birdy told me about Emir of Kano’s 18 year old new bride – not too bad, its only 36 years old age difference. My people argue tirelessly on whether or not 18 years lady is old enough to… Read More ›
Month: September 2015
Osun river, Osogbo
This is an interesting documentary of Osun Osogbo festival, inspiring to see a local festival presented in a positive light. My favourite spot of Osun river is on the bridge, where one can see the river flowing effortlessly with no end in sight…. Read More ›
Where fruit of the womb has a price tag
Same story different offenders. The story of Ayangbiles is one of the dozens that I have read this year. The couple got married in 2009, had fertility issues, pay some guy to get them a baby. Tale such as this is common that it has… Read More ›
Undercover investigation and Nigeria fake doctors
I first learnt of Anas Aremeyaw Anas and his amazing work as a Ghanian investigative journalist last year. His Tedtalk ‘How I named, shamed and jailed’ has plenty of stories that most people from West African can relate to. Checking briefly to see if… Read More ›
Whistleblowing for social good
Abeokuta North Nursery and Primary School, Ogun State recently received a well deserved refurbishment, thanks to a kind-hearted Adeola Fayehun for being such a good Naija girl, bringing the obvious to the attention of Ogun State government or whoever is in… Read More ›
Apathy not an option for Nigeria youths
I can’t believe I was just listening to this tedx talk for the first time today, how embarrassing! Better late than never, I suppose. Fourteen whole minutes and Mrs Sonaiya touches on issues that most Nigerians can relate and even most importantly is… Read More ›
Relative ability and character as keywords for the new Ooni
What is going on with my royal family isn’t anything to write home about. Everyday it gets murkier, it isn’t giving anyone joy. It has been over a month now since the passing of Oba Okunade Sijuade, yet there is no agreement… Read More ›
Nigeria to reduce the number of foreign missions
President Buhari is looking into the possibility of reducing Nigeria 119 missions abroad to a more manageable number in order to reduce cost and to re evaluate available services. I’m hoping he’ll start from the UK. There are many things that just don’t make… Read More ›
Cocoa and Cassava production in Nigeria
The following infographics are from Gro Intelligence. The founder’s presentation here about making food more affordable is as informative as the infographics below: helping those who care have clearer pictures of the state of our agricultural products in Nigeria. Going by the data… Read More ›
Running out of criteria for the next Ooni?
With the rate we are going on the search for a credible prince to be crowned Ooni of Ife, maybe all that we needed is a well-informed prince. I will suggest a local champion. One do not have to live all… Read More ›
Social mobility
This is a fantastic project – We Rise Initiative Nigeria. More women breaking the barriers of silence A future where women are not treated as 2nd class citizens All the points in the slide below are interrelated but the two… Read More ›
Priapism: Medical condition or fair lady’s charm
One day, soon I hope we will all have stories to tell about Nigeria’s very own snake oil salesmen. I know we all want to believe in miracles and the power that lie in the hands of the anointed ones,… Read More ›
