Civic Faith
Faith is rarely the place to begin an argument, at least one between two mortals who want to build two smug Socratic premises and a conclusion. Arguments are typically[…]
Author: Funmilayo Akinosi
Review: Oil, Politics and Violence
Oil, Politics and Violence: Nigeria’s Military Coup Culture (1966 – 1976). Max Siollun. Algora Publishing; 268 pages; £22.51. Buy from Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.com The story of Nigeria begins rather blandly with[…]
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Freedom of Information Act 2011: Good Stuff!
Laws are hardly fascinating collections of words. They don’t make leisure reads. The Freedom of Information Act is different. It is a clearly written piece of legislation and I[…]
That Wigged Elephant?
In theory, Nigeria should not need the Supreme Court or any court at all. Even before Mahandas Gandhi extolled the ‘court of conscience’ over that of justice, the Holy Quran[…]
Interpreting the law: Protecting our Political Institutions
There are many reasons why dead people are ideal role models – the human memory is a little frail and forgiving, it is easier to revere and beatify those who will[…]
This Dog Already Has a Bad Name
Chief Olabode George did not ‘steal’ – at least, no one has proven that he has. Yet, social media is still warm from the fiery fumes of righteous anger burning[…]