Few people talk openly about Boko Haram in northern Nigeria. Even fewer talk tothem. But in her motherly way, the simple-looking Hamsatu Allamin is fearless and unapologetic. “I talk with Boko Haram even today, and they are open to [a] peace…
When you have nothing better to say, “keep kwayet!” Peju Akande.
Two Sundays ago, I saw a woman I had held a secret grudge against for some six or seven years, I think. I hadn’t seen her in years, which accounted for the length of the grudge. As usual after service,…
Toni Kan celebrates birthday
Toni Kan, writer, editor, public relations senior management executive, teacher, jolly good fellow and so much more turned 47 on June 11. (Yeah, we didn’t know he was that old too). Anyway, as it is tradition with mayors, the self-acclaimed…
Olivier Alfonsi is Lagos Oyinbo
Olivier Alfonsi came to Lagos in the 1990s just as a very significant event took place. He is a French teacher who has a lot to say about the city. Find out the amazing things he has to say in…
Will our actions ever match our words – Adetola Salau
“Measure a man’s worth by his actions alone. For the devil also promises the moon!” ― Avijeet Das I read about the Teacher strikes in America with a great amount of trepidation and anxiety the past two weeks. Of recent, I…