On this Democracy Day, I had intended to rest my pen. I wanted to leave the fate written on the walls of history to speak for itself. I thought perhaps the sacrifices of those who fought for democracy were enough testimony. Yet, in the final hour, a thought stirred within me, compelling me to write a message to all of us who have come together to form this sovereign nation called Nigeria. My message is particularly for those who believe that the business of Nigeria lies in the hands of a powerful few. Perhaps they are influenced by what the German sociologist Robert Michels described as the "Iron Law of Oligarchy" ,the tendency for power to concentrate in the hands of a small elite. Looking at our politics, our institutions, and our economy, one may be tempted to believe that the destiny of Nigeria is determined only by those who occupy powerful offices and influential positions. But history tells a different story. Nigeria does not belong to any president, governor, politi...
Social media users are mourning the tragic death of a Nigerian man, Aniawonwa Chukwuemeka, who reportedly died while on his way to catch a flight at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos).
According to several posts circulating online, Chukwuemeka’s body was found along Airport Road, allegedly after being hit by a speeding vehicle. However, conflicting accounts have sparked speculation that he might have been robbed or pushed out of a hired car, as his phone was reportedly missing.
The story continues to generate widespread sympathy and questions across social media, with many describing his death as “a dream cut short on the road to escape.”
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