Ever since Kemi Badenoch became the Conservative party leader she has stepped up her game of muck-raking, and mud slinging against perceived irritants. She has ramped up rhetoric against immigration numbers, organised religion, reparations for a slavery past, among others. She has incessantly eulogized her country of birth, Great Britain, as the best place in…
I reported for National Youth Service in Ondo State. We had very expansive grounds and some unallocated accommodations. Randomly, we picked a place to lay our heads. I was paired with someone I had known whom I did not particularly like. We had spent a number of days trying to adapt to the camping routine,…
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,660 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,662 per dollar last weekend. However, the Naira depreciated to N1,550 per dollar in the official foreign exchange market. Data from the Daily Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the…
Ah, Harmattan! That time of year when the air gets crisp, the sun shines bright, and your skin feels like it’s auditioning for a role in a horror movie. For Nigerians, Harmattan signifies the dry and dusty season that sweeps in from the Sahara Desert, typically lasting from late November to mid-March. It’s a period…
As December unfolds, Nigerians traditionally prepare for a month filled with festivities, family gatherings, and cultural celebrations. However, this year, the festive spirit is tempered by the country’s ongoing economic challenges. With rising inflation and increasing costs of living, many families are finding it difficult to fully embrace the holiday season. The Festive Atmosphere December…
We were in Class 4 in Secondary School when two friends of mine transferred to my school from their old school in Benin City. The year was 1974. I had known one of them since childhood. The other one, I had known from afar as the first son of my Primary One teacher. He was…
Thanksgiving is here! While it may not be a Nigerian holiday, trust Nigerians to embrace it with a flair that’s unmistakably ours. For those in the diaspora, it’s more than just an American tradition—it’s an opportunity to gather, feast, and reflect on how far we’ve come. And of course, it’s also a warm-up for another…
My father, David O. Ovienmhada of blessed memory was a walking encyclopedia of idiomatic expressions. When we were little, we all used to think of him as a giant of immense knowledge. He never said much to express himself, but he always said enough. He loved to employ idioms. It was then left for you…
This week, we will be rolling out the drums for all the men in our lives.We will be singing praise songs with rampant ululations. Do men deserve these shout-outs?Yes, they do… No matter what women say, men are their better halves. Well, we are also acutely aware of some women who repeatedly take delight in…
In Nigeria, “family” isn’t just a word—it’s a force of nature. Weddings, birthdays, graduations, naming ceremonies, and even the occasional Tuesday, are all occasions where family involvement is not just encouraged, but expected. Now, imagine taking that same cultural fervor and trying to fit it into the often individualistic world of the diaspora. Welcome to…
