My Dirty Boxers

  Heartwarming scenes at the peaceful rally for Peter Obi's mandate across Nigeria on Independence Day. (Photo credit: Twitter) To be honest, I have my reservations about the chances of Peter Obi at the 2023 polls for lots of reasons but yesterday’s development, even if it doesn’t necessarily answer much might be an indication that 2015 is possible all over again. I will totally ignore what Peter Obi can do when or if he wins simply because I don’t have enough sample to judge if we’re keeping it a buck and we’re not analyzing from the armchair or from uninformed emotions; I will dwell on yesterday and a few lessons I learned. I was not in any way involved in the Independence Day rally and that has zero bearing on my choices at the coming polls; I have not seen any report of assault or molestation on anyone and it’s important to laud that; did the government learn from #EndSars or it’s a ploy to be in good light ahead of elections? I was a little worried about the outcome of t...

  The eagle wants to fly but her wings are clipped by the gardeners that she trusted for peas and nuts, God bless Nigeria. (Photo credit: Amaka) On this occasion of Nigeria's Independence Day celebrations, I penned this piece as it reflects the state of the nation. It all looks bleak with the lots at the helm but I am hopeful that someday, the bird will break free from the shackles of the clips and fly again... I'm sure you've heard a lot about the land that is flowing with milk and honey but can you relate? They say we're endowed but does it reflect in the lives of the average Joes on the street? Where then does the hope of the common man lie if he can't access the much advertised milk and honey? You’ve heard it before, milk and honey Whatever that means, to me it’s funny The love is fake, unlike hunny bunny It’s raining tears, who will make it sunny? The land is ailing, the birds are wailing Nothing is working; best brains are bailing The Visa man is b...