By Morak Babajide-Alabi The events in the Nigerian political circles in recent times have been profoundly depressing. There is nothing cheery about the news coming from the motherland. From the north to the south, the east to the west, they are sad stories, without any exception. The politicians who are supposed to be the carriers…
By Morak Babajide-Alabi There are, not few, things happening within the Nigerian political institution that one cannot but wonder aloud what is wrong with us as a nation. We often ask “who cursed Nigeria?” not for want of something to say but our frustration at things going on in the country. Maybe we should be…
by Morak Babajide-Alabi Once again, the death of the 22-year-old Nigerian university student Vera Uwalia Omozuwa has shifted the discussion about rape to the forefront. Uwa died on Saturday, May 30, three few days after being physically and sexually assaulted by unknown individuals. According to reports, the student had gone to a quiet church near…
by Morak Babajide-Alabi In the article, titled “What is It?” Much Information, But No Answers, published on April 5, this year, I had written briefly on my encounter with a long-lost friend of mine. This friend, who for anonymity, I will refer to as Tony, had taken me to task on why I think Nigeria…
