Tony Blair and the Case of Campbell’s Law
Tony Blair and the Case of Campbell’s Law When sociologist Donald T. Campbell proposed his eponymous Law, one wonders if he expected it to be of theoretical or apt practical…
Corruption
Why Evans the Kidnapper is King in Nigeria
Why Evans the Kidnapper is King in Nigeria A “billionaire” kidnapper, Evans, is now the new icon shining in the dull skies of Nigeria. One may ask how a ruthless…
How Democracy Fails Nigeria
How Democracy Fails Nigeria There has been too much optimism in what Nigerians widely tout as the ‘dividends of democracy’, i.e. the benign and enabling outcomes of democracy. After 18…
The Crisis of Leadership
The Crisis of Leadership – The Case of Nigeria Excerpt of a talk ‘The Crisis of Leadership – The Case of Nigeria’ given by Grimot Nane at a meeting of…
Reflections on the May Elections
Reflections on the May Elections: The Relevance of Voters? Never underestimate the wisdom of the old saying, “what Britain needs is another good war”. Peace, jobs, wages, NHS are boring…
“Coconut Head” Corruption
“Coconut Head” Corruption “There is no good name for a terrible disease” – Urhobo proverb. “The solution to Africa’s problems lie solely in Africa” – George Ayittey. Coconut Head Corruption…