Nigerian army soldiers stand at a base in Baga on August 2, 2019. Photo: AFP
The Nigerian story is a never-ending mixed bag of comedy, satire and tragedy depending on individuals leaning or perspective. After 60 years of independence and 51 years of a genocide civil war, Nigeria has different descriptions and meanings for different people. It is either comical, satirical or tragic. This is because most Nigerians, especially those who should know are imprisoned in the past and have decided to keep Nigeria and Nigerians in the prison of their dysfunctional views in hatred, wickedness, revenge, ineptitude, greed, ethnicity and nepotism.
Recently, I listened to an online conference organised by some patriotic Nigerians aimed at discussing and reviewing the many troubles bedevilling the country. Perhaps with a view to genuinely proffer solutions to the problems of a nation that is near failing in every ramification. Credit for this noble course goes to Nzuko Umunna – a group focussed