Adiele
All in the name of politics?
Opinion
May 17, 2023
All in the name of politics?
By Promise Adiele There are different notions and interpretive kernels of politics. However, for the sake of this essay, let…
Where are the incorruptible judges?
Opinion
May 10, 2023
Where are the incorruptible judges?
By Promise Adiele Olu Olagoke’s timeless play The Incorruptible Judge is a profound literary piece. It penetrates the Nigerian social…
From ‘go to court’ to ‘withdraw from court
Opinion
May 9, 2023
From ‘go to court’ to ‘withdraw from court
By Promise Adiele A new strand of neurosis seems to pervade Nigeria’s political sphere compelling victims to embrace bipolar conditions…
Interim government: DSS and reverse psychology
Opinion
April 5, 2023
Interim government: DSS and reverse psychology
By Promise Adiele Nigerian famed state security apparatus, the Department of State Services (DSS) recently nudged Nigerians, fatigued by the…
Iwuanyanwu and the ‘political rascals’ rhetoric
Opinion
March 29, 2023
Iwuanyanwu and the ‘political rascals’ rhetoric
By Promise Adiele Samuel Beckett’s absurdist play Waiting for Godot avails itself of multiple interpretative tools with a compelling grip…
Explaining Peter Obi’s victory
Opinion
March 8, 2023
Explaining Peter Obi’s victory
By Promise Adiele This is not a critical dissection of the recently concluded presidential election in Nigeria, an exercise globally…
Election: How are Nigerians thinking?
Opinion
February 15, 2023
Election: How are Nigerians thinking?
By Promise Adiele Iyabo is a mother of three. She sells crayfish, melon, pepper, tomatoes, and other food items. Her…
Nigerian destiny: In the hands of the people
Opinion
January 25, 2023
Nigerian destiny: In the hands of the people
By Promise Adiele Is destiny real? Can it be changed? Call it fate or predestination – destiny bulks bigger in…
The choice before Nigerians
Opinion
December 28, 2022
The choice before Nigerians
By Promise Adiele I first encountered the phrase “illusion and reality” during my formative years as a literary disciple in…
The Buhari famous declaration
Opinion
December 14, 2022
The Buhari famous declaration
By Promise Adiele Declaration is an iconic word. It can be substituted with proclamation or announcement depending on the context.…
President Buhari and his successor
Opinion
November 30, 2022
President Buhari and his successor
By Promise Adiele It is gradually becoming impossible to cope with life in Nigeria. Sometimes, one must invoke all the…
The victims of APC and PDP reign
Opinion
November 9, 2022
The victims of APC and PDP reign
By Promise Adiele Isidore Okpewho’s novel The Victims conveys all the soul-wrenching, tragic trappings of conquered people under the scorching…