By Yusuf Ganiyu Olaniran – Black Maria is a vehicle used in conveying sometimes hardened criminals or suspects to police stations, courts prisons and so on.Permitt me to say that it is only in Nigeria, that this type of vehicle is used for all and sundry irrespective of the nature of the offence committed or law violated. It is worthy to note that, nobody can be called a criminal except if that person has been tried and pronounced guilty by the presiding judge, thereafter the accused becomes a criminal. In Lagos state, south west Nigeria, is where I was born... Continue Reading
By Yusuf Ganiyu Olaniran – Aside from Western Sahara that is still awaiting her independent from Spain and Morocco, all other countries or states in Africa have been independent politically, somewhat economically. Our social and religious life in Africa is not what we intend treating in this piece. Most countries in Africa had their independent from the colonial masters more than four decades ago.Yet, not all the citizens or inhabitants of these countries are enjoying the basic or social amenities that can improve the quality of lives. Let me take you on journey into the most populous black in nation... Continue Reading
By Omordia, Efe Alexandra – Have you heard the story of an heiress that got kidnapped and spent the rest of her years living in a Hovel not finding enough courage to break-out and get her due? I’m sure you haven’t for the simple reason that it is not a real story; it’s just the best way I can put some clarity to a worrisome trend plaguing communities in the sub-region where one finds full grown adults with all their faculty intact feeling very comfortable with engaging in Sycophancy in the bid to collect handouts from people who usually are... Continue Reading
By Samuel Chamboko 1. Ageing – Ever wondered why in western culture it is considered rude to ask a woman her age? African women flaunt their age. Traditionally there is a status that is only acquired with age. The older you get the more respect you command in society (ceteris paribus). Where I come from if you fail to observe this, local mamas will rebuke by saying ‘don’t you see I’m old enough to be your mother?’ That’s a huge indictment. 2. Gaining weight – It is considered perfectly healthy to have a bulging stomach and a double chin. It... Continue Reading
By Omordia, Efe Alexandra – In this part of the world, names are very significant. The process that leads to the naming of a child is usually a family affair and when I say a family affair I don’t just mean the exclusive arrangement of a father and mother deciding over breakfast what to name their offspring no no no! It goes way beyond that; it goes as far as what grandma, grandpa and the whole clan think about the choice. Names bore by individuals are as diverse as the sub-continent’s ethnic groupings. However, the similarity in most of these... Continue Reading
