On a rainy day in Lagos
What seemed to be a sad and tense night for some people was a shower of blessings for other neighbourhoods. In fact, some residents saw the torrential rain as a heavenly call for waste collection.
Reactions as government rolls out plans for speech licensing authority
Sources close to the issue stated that the move is following several cases of defamation and misinformation, of which federal government officials and lawmakers have found themselves at the receiving end.
Why promote women in STEM when they can fry akara?
As usual, reactions flooded in, from lengthy commentaries to hilarious skits. A typical Nigerian coping mechanism. While defending Iya Alakara, the so-called progressive youth leaders held a press conference, proudly proclaiming that, instead of prostitution, frying Akara is a demonstration of dignity.
The Minister of Statistics
I know this might be surprising, but not every graduate needs a formal office job. If a graduate is regularly being sent to buy bread, recharge electricity units, collect parcels, or escort younger siblings to school, that individual is clearly rendering services to society. So my advice is that, if you know any unemployed youth around you, try to be sending him/her on errands. That way, we can increase youth employment to 100%.
‘We are not ordinary bandits,’ Nigerian terrorists insist
A coalition of Nigerian terrorist organisations operating under the umbrella of the Supreme International Terrorism Confederation has condemned attempts by government officials and members of the public to classify them as bandits, insisting that such descriptions diminish the professionalism of their work.
The giant sleeps, the bandits eat, the rice arrives
Well, I think the master strategist, the kingmaker, now king, does not have to care about his subjects or what becomes of them. That is not his cup of tea. His concern was always fulfilling his long-held dream of becoming king and changing the national anthem. He has achieved both. It is time to call it an administration.
Religion and five other things you need to win an election in Nigeria
In this part of the world, practising a religion is evidence of virtue and also a campaign strategy. Just to be safe, you could enable the three-factor authentication—go to a mosque on Friday, to church on Sunday and then pay a courtesy visit to Professor Fajemilohun’s shrine before major rallies.
World peace restored after Nigerian netizen tweets a hashtag
However, some countries and other international human rights organisations have raised concerns about free will and the principle of non-interference. According to the ambassador of a country in the Middle East, “While peace is beautiful, it is important to let the countries involved resolve their own issues. You can’t just pick up your phone, tweet and interrupt an issue without understanding the full context.”
On thankfulness and other civic duties
Yes, things are hard; that’s undeniable. But if we ignore our empty stomachs and empty pockets, we can see that our country is actually better off, as our beloved Tinooboo said.
Women, according to red pillers on social media
The guy turns to you and asks, ‘Are you a feminist?’ And right then you know the conversation is about to go south, not just because yes, you are a feminist and have been around long enough to predict the sudden downward turn of his lips. He is not as friendly anymore.