By Yusuf Ganiyu Olaniran – It is a known fact that a former American president Abraham Lincoln was the one who interpreted democracy as government of the people, by the people and for the people. But in an academic parlance, Abraham’s explanation of describing democracy will not guarantee a student a pass mark. In a general way of expantiating on democracy. It goes thus: The consents of the governed is highly desirable for any person to come around to rule the people. In a broader and wider way, democracy can be defined as a system of government, where periodic elections... Continue Reading
By Omordia Efe – It is easier to do what everyone else is doing. To be different means having to stand out and not so many people have to guts to be in their own skin, warts and all but for those that have been abused, threatened, insulted, scorned etc, that looked beyond the now and concentrated on something bigger than that moment and even themselves, they have become pacesetters and trend setters in their endeavors. Sadly, our society is populated by individuals who thrive on the opinions of others. They act in conformity with the biases of the generality... Continue Reading
By Omordia Efe – I was just looking at footage of the ruins in Japan after the recent earthquake and something struck me; it looked like the environment of a typical Nigerian/West African Neighborhood where heaps of debris is as commonplace as the incompetence of the ruling class. For the Japanese, it is devastating to see their normally decent environment looking like something the cat dragged in but if such a devastation were to occur in the most populous black nation, the indigenes would probably shrug their shoulders and go about their normal business of chasing after the often elusive... Continue Reading
By Omordia Efe – It is heartbreaking to discover unsavory facts about an individual that is highly respected in the society. It is extremely disturbing if it is revealed that the individual in question intentionally and painstakingly gained people’s trust to perpetuate disdainful acts. A few years ago, a popular West African Magazine narrated the story of how a boy was repeatedly sexually abused by the Parish Priest in his community. At the moments he tried to resist the unhealthy relationship, his parents unwittingly resisted and forced him to continue visiting the priest. Today he is a full-fledged Homosexual. Making... Continue Reading
By Omordia, Efe Alexandra – A good marriage starts out pretty much as any other; the bride and the groom exchange looks filled with meaning as they say their wedding vows. The mother of the bride wipes her eyes as she sees her daughter being led away. The guests dance till their aching feet protests. Nothing extra-ordinary takes place (except when an old sweetheart decides to take revenge) what makes a good marriage different from a lousy one is not what lies on the surface but on years and years of preparation and mind set of the major characters. A... Continue Reading
