Life is often understood and viewed from perspectives that favor the observer. When you ask the grass in the field, the goat is the monster and the lion is the protector. However, I am very sure a goat will not see a lion as a protector, but as a predator. It was Wole Soyinka whoContinue reading “The Immortality We Choose: Justice, Legacy, and the Cost of Silence”
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AFUFU GBA NWOKE OBI: When Suffering Becomes Habit.
Ndi Igbo si na, “afụfụ gba nwoke obi, o di ka o na-eke ike.” When a man becomes accustomed to suffering without purpose, over time he begins to mistake it for hard work. The hallmark of development in any country lies in the combination of economic, social, and institutional progress that improves the overall qualityContinue reading “AFUFU GBA NWOKE OBI: When Suffering Becomes Habit.”
💞 A Call to Conscious Living: “Who Will Bell the Cat?” 💞
💖 “Who will bell the cat?” is a powerful metaphor that thoughtfully captures a reality many of us recognise: while problems are widely acknowledged and solutions often identified, there remains a visible reluctance—a lack of courage—to take responsibility and act decisively. This reflection invites us to honestly evaluate not just the issue, but our roleContinue reading “💞 A Call to Conscious Living: “Who Will Bell the Cat?” 💞”
Who Is to Blame for Nigeria’s Current Situation?
There was a time in Nigeria when people lived peacefully in their homes, tilled their farmlands, and sent their children to school on scholarships. Businesses flourished, and though tribal, ethnic, and religious differences—exploited by politicians hungry for power—still lingered, there remained respect for life, culture, and moral values. Today, the picture is different. Public lynchingsContinue reading “Who Is to Blame for Nigeria’s Current Situation?”
