NDLEA, Marwa and the cannabis controversy

Although we know it is called Indian hemp, not many will be able to say why this is so. Hemp may not be native to India in the real sense of it. According to Google, the regulation of hemp in India began in the colonial era when cannabis was being restricted across all British colonies […]

As Ondo governorship hot up …2

“Home is where/When you go there/They take you in” – Felix Houphouet-Boigny, late Cote d’Ivoire president. We begin today with Achilles’ heel, where one’s great strength and invincibility can also become an uncommon weakness and destructibility. Google defines Achilles heel as a weakness despite overall strength; while the mythological origin refers to a physical vulnerability, […]

In defence of Nyesom Wike

“The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation” – Jeremy Bentham. Last week’s “In ‘defence’ of Bill Gates” was a satire although some readers took it in its literal sense or face value and queried me for “defending” Bill Gates! Satire is a figure of speech and literary weapon […]

In ‘defence’ of Bill Gates

Bill and Melinda Gates and or their Foundation have been in the news for the wrong reasons. There are lots of conspiracy theories swirling around the Gates; apart from the Chinese, I do not think there is anyone as vilified as the Gates today. The other day, Bill was attacked in broad daylight in a […]

UNPO: First step towards Yoruba sovereignty?

Last week news broke that the Yoruba nation has been admitted into the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) as its 45th member. President of the Yoruba World Congress (YMC), emeritus professor of History and African Studies, Prof. Banji Akintoye, gleefully made the announcement in a press statement.  As if in competition, the Ralph Uwazuruike-led […]

Who are the terrorists?

Any man’s death diminishes me because I am involved in Mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. – John Donne. Retired Gen. Muhammadu Buhari was at it again recently with his nebulous arithmetic of 97% and 5%! He said recently 90% of those killed by Boko […]