One of the most persistent myths in Nigerian football is the belief that former players are best suited to lead the game’s future. This idea has survived for far too long. The truth is clear: playing skill does not translate into effective football administration.As the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) prepares for a transition after next…
Happy Independence Nigeria, the land of intrepid and audacious people. The land of beautiful and bold entrepreneurial women making waves in various sectors of the economy. Despite the various security challenges experienced by the nation in recent times the state of women in commerce, real estate, content creation, media, banking, music, films are quite laudable….
Ask anyone in diaspora and they’ll tell you: Nigeria never left us.It’s in our pepper preference, our humour, our sense of community, our suspicion of authority, and our spiritual GPS.We carry it in the way we speak, the way we style, the way we cook. But every time you try to feel proud, something pulls…
Call them PENGASSAN, NUPENG, NURTW, RTEAN, or ASUU. Call them by whatever name. It is analogous to putting lipstick on a pig.It remains a pig.Unions are an abberation to Free Enterprise.Without free enterprise, wealth cannot be built, an economy cannot endure. This is no longer in the realm of theory. It is a Law. In…
Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary will unfold next week with flamboyant military parades, erudite national lectures and cultural shindigs in Abuja. Respective state governments will also enact similar roadshows in their different state capitals to celebrate this great nation. We surmise that it’s a worthy opportunity to herald the good and wonderful things that have kept…
When home becomes a place you love from afar and grieve from even farther. There are some calls that make your heart pause.The 2am WhatsApp ring.The voice note that begins with, “Don’t panic, but…”The cousin’s name that flashes on your screen after months of silence. And just like that, you remember you’re not nearby.You’re not…
A Journey to Authoritarian Democracy. Please permit me to begin this week’s Egogonews Roundup with two quotes that I have always cherished. Thomas Paine, (1737-1809): “He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression, for if he violates his duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.”…
Why Nigerian Football Needs Proven Leadership—Not Ex-Players One of the most persistent myths in Nigerian football is the belief that former players are best suited to lead the game’s future. This idea has survived for far too long. The truth is clear: playing skill does not translate into effective football administration. As the Nigerian Football…
Since the world became a global village life has become more complex and anonymous. The advent of technology, social media, smart phones, 24/7 television channels, streaming giants have created more buzz, fun and voyeurism. Today anyone with data and a smartphone can gain access to the high and mighty. They can claim familiarity with Royalty,…
Who killed Charlie Kirk? Who was Charlie Kirk? What did Charlie Kirk stand for? It appears the killer is now known.He is a 22-year old white male.His name is Tyler Robinson.His father was a Sheriff.A Republican.His father trained him to be a sniper from the age of 6.His family gave him up as soon as…
