It is election time once again in Nigeria and political parties have begun to take positions for the contest ahead. Characteristically, some are putting more thought and effort into the conduct of the day of election, than building the relationships that should be in place before election day. This has been the modus of the…
The Politics of Change and a New Nigeria Of those privileged to have visited the UK from Nigeria, many would have made a stop in London. The city is well worth the effort and time required to take in some of its many wonders. From the structures, castles and homes in the old town, to…
A Poem. A reflection on our world today. Why is the world so cruel Lord, Why is it so wicked, Why is the world so unforgiving Lord, Why is it so given to evil. Why are people so mean Lord, Why do they cause so much grief, Why is the world so hard to bear…
By: Basil Jide Fadipe Medical Surgeon, Teacher, Social Commentator Justin Fadipe Centre Commonwealth of Dominica West Indies fadipeb@cwdom.dm Last night I stumbled on the article below; “Women are being left out of Africa’s stories. I want to change that” – Eliza Anyangwe – (https://gu.com/p/4t3ye/sbl). If I had wanted all along to write about Ebun…
By: Basil Jide Fadipe Medical Surgeon, Teacher, Social Commentator Justin Fadipe Centre Commonwealth of Dominica West Indies @fadipeb@cwdom.dm If I’d thought the Ben Carson that popped up on the political stage was nothing but pitiful caricature of expectations, his recent decision to cast his lot with Donald Trump reduces him to a tragic anomaly. Ben…