Showing posts with the label Echo of my MindShow all
There is no future in the past
by Isqil Najim The most dangerous feeling you can have as a former leader is the feeling that follows thus: "I have played my part, whatever they do next …
Read more
Echo of My Mind: Same heaven!
Born like everyone, through the cervix of a woman and sperm of a man. They were righteous in their ways: no cheating, no killing, no lying, no worship of othe…
Read more
The Crucible of Greatness
In 100 years, even if Nigeria has stopped existing, Tinubu will still be a study in politics. We will never have a man like him again. This is not because of…
Read more
Echo of My Mind: The Silent screen
The Silent Screen Imagine following someone for years. You always wanted to get closer, to learn from them, To drink from their pool of knowledge a…
Read more
Why Institutions Can Never Manufacture Self-Independence
I have engaged many Nigerians in discussions, and I have noticed that most frequently misuse the term "society" whenever it suits their narrative. Di…
Read more.jpeg)
Does the Silence of Good People Make Evil Thrive?
I have heard many people say, "The silence of good people makes evil thrive." This is one of the most misleading and counter-productive maxims in soc…
Read more
Parable: How a Cheap Privilege Keeps Us In Colonial Prison
Two men were serving life sentences for the same crime, one in Kuje Prison and the other in Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison. The Kuje man had one small, regul…
Read more
Echo of my Mind: Perspectives over pain
It's understandable to feel that the world is inherently bad and people are wicked when you've experienced disappointment, pain, hurt and are caught in…
Read more
Echo of My Mind: When Nigerians start Respecting You...
When Nigerians start respecting you too much, watch out! You better be loaded to handle this life. Poor people will ask for things you can't possibly give,…
Read more
Dislike and Hate: A Personal Exploration of Distinct Negative Sentiments
Last night, a friend of mine, Temitope raised a critical subject during a conversation on whatsapp. The conversation then led him to ask "how …
Read more
Very few leaders Wish their Successor Well, Very many Wishes their Boss to fail
The Shadow of Succession: A Poisoned Chalice? It's a sobering reality: few departing leaders genuinely wish their successors well, particularly those whose…
Read more
Trump is what African leaders Should be and what African leaders should court
I noticed many Nigerians keep writing articles on Trump being transactional leader and their analysis are way off for me. Mostly focusing on how selfish or eve…
Read more
Echo of my mind: the Educated fools
Because Misfortune befell you in Congo, you therefore see everyone in Congo as unfortunate, failure. When someone narrates their success in Congo,…
Read more
Echo of my mind: Everyone is pointing Fingers
A typical Nigerian's problem is always other people; until that scapegoat exits or dies. It is not in DNA of an average Nigerian to take respo…
Read more
Nigeria is like a ship everybody wants to sail, but the experts on board are disunited
Nigeria is like a ship with many nationalities on board. All of them perceive themselves as more qualified than the captain, rightly or wrongly. There are man…
Read more
Five categories of people in Nigeria
There are five categories of people in Nigeria today. 1. Those who are tired of Nigeria and only want the country to split. This group will keep qu…
Read more
Echo of my Mind: The Angry kids!
Nigerians are like angry kids. They all want same toy, each for himself. To Play with, to Keep. So they started pulling the toy from all angles as they struggl…
Read more
Why Never Aspire to be A Good man?
One lesson I have learned in life that stunned me most, because I used to live in denial, and which I will work hard to teach my kids and anyone who sought my …
Read more
Echo of my mind: of Enemies made due to error of judgement
The bulk of enemies we make were by error of judgement. Most times, out of misunderstanding and misrepresentation of actions, inaction and reactions of either …
Read more
Much ado about Obasanjo’s humiliation of traditional rulers
Some People are angry that Obasanjo "desecrated" their tradition, but they keep inviting him to attend events. Obasanjo feasts on publicities and lo…
Read more.jpeg)
Social Plugin