When your elected officials subcontract their jobs to the celestial being, then you know you marked the wrong column
When Your Elected Officials Subcontract Their Jobs to Heaven by Lawson Akhigbe
Is Nigeria’s Destiny Already Written? By Lawson Akhigbe
At moments of peak frustration, one is tempted to conclude that Nigeria has become a modern-day Sodom and Gomorrah; a place so committed to self-destruction that even the gods have abandoned any rescue plan and are simply waiting for the final chapter.
BEYOND THE LANGUAGE, INCOMPETENCE AND ERRORS IS A LESSON By Hassan Mohammed (Reposting) (2017)
The post discusses the controversy surrounding a letter from Abdul-Hamid Mohammed, the Director of Works and Housing at Toro Local Government, which accuses a young man of participating in partisan politics on social media. The author argues that while the letter highlights issues of meritocracy and corruption in hiring, it should be viewed in the context of the young man's potential impact on the youth and the civil service. The post emphasizes the importance of understanding and adhering to public service rules to avoid disciplinary action, and calls for greater awareness and research among civil servants to navigate complex situations.
The High Wind and the Bare Hen: A Masterclass in Federal Disrobing by Lawson Akhigbe
There is a brutally efficient African proverb that cuts through political spin faster than a devaluation memo: When the wind blows, the chicken’s anus is exposed.
The Monumental Ego: How Trump and Tinubu Turn Public Infrastructure Into Personal Billboards By Lawson Akhigbe
There was a time when nations had the decency to wait until a leader was safely six feet under or at the very least, out of office before plastering their name across state infrastructure. The unspoken rule of public memorials used to be simple: let history render its verdict first. If your legacy survived the passage of time without decaying into scandal, perhaps the state would name a secondary school or a modest bypass after you.
