Alex Otti - Praying and rejoicing with the enemy

first left: Alex Otti; centre: Chibike Amaechi and his wife

It is only in Nigeria and a few African countries that politicians finance their elections with their personal funds. Hence, if you don’t have some millions (funds) in your bank account, nobody will consider you electable.

President Buhari: No rule of law; No foreign investors

Since President Buhari was inaugurated as Nigeria's president on 29/May/2015, he has made a total of 17 foreign trips. 

According to his aides, the reasons for Buhari’s frivolous travels include; seeking - international assistance in the war against Boko Haram; Foreign direct investment (FDI); reparation of looted wealth by unscrupulous government officials; etc.

After all said and done, the ‘Son Of God’ (Jesus Christ) was a Nigger

Nigger as the 'son of God' - the new face of Jesus Christ 

Today being 25th December is Christmas, the day Christians all over the world traditionally celebrate the supposed birth of Jesus Christ – the ‘son of God’. However, the celebration of Christmas has gone from marking the birth of Christ to the expectations of Santa’s gifts.

If Thou Shall Not Judge How Shall Thou Forgive?

President Vladimir Putin of Russia was quoted to have said; "to forgive the terrorists is up to God, but, to send them to Him is up to me". Even though President Putin may not have made that statement, this is one of such online statements that the author remains unproven, but has gone viral.

Muhammadu Sanusi 11 - The Emir of Kano: The Talking Monarch

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II

A few days ago my son screamed – daddy…, before I could respond I heard the same scream (daddy) coming from his iPad. Then I asked him; what was that? He laughed and replied; it’s Talking Tom, it repeats everything anybody says. It can even speak Igbo language – speak to it, he ‘commanded’.

Nigerians waiting for Change: Buhari’s Change, Climate Change or Change to Buhari’s Family

Carbon Emission

Perpetually airborne President Buhari has flown into Paris from Malta to join other world leaders for the Conference of Parties 21 (COP21) on climate change – a discussion on how to stop our climate from changing. 

Sometimes these ‘animals in human skins’ (apologies to Fela Kuti) will not stop amusing me. Do they need to gather in Paris in order to stop the climate from changing?

Meddling in the Wilderness: The birth of Islamic State

Sometime ago, I went on a family trip to the Kruger National Park in South Africa. A place where wild animals are allowed to do their things without interference from humans. I also observed that the big cats rule the jungle with the help of their swift and precise hunting skills. And thus, the fittest animal survives there.

Biafra Agitators and their Detractors

In December 2013 I visited Awka, the capital of Anambra state, Nigeria. My host and I went to a pub to unwind, have some drinks and watch a premier league football match. I requested for a Heineken beer. But the service boy replied; Oga (boss) we only sell ‘Oh Mpa’ (Oh Father). What the hell is that, I asked? The boy replied, Oga; it’s a Biafra beer.