Revisiting the unspoken events and uncomfortable truths of Nigeria’s past. We uncover how the decisions of yesterday created the structures and mindsets of today.
Nigeria’s economy remains entangled with Western interests due to colonial legacies, oil exploitation, financial corruption, and imposed economic policies. This article explores how structures like IMF programs, foreign aid conditions, and multinational control of oil resources sustain economic dependency and hinder true sovereignty.
The return of looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria marks a step toward colonial justice, but challenges remain. This post explores the artifacts’ history, recent repatriations, and the ongoing debate over ownership, restitution, and Nigeria’s capacity to preserve its cultural heritage.
The state that murdered him now offers forgiveness. We must ask: Is the proposed pardon for Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni Nine an act of reconciliation, or a sophisticated political maneuver to bury a restless ghost and rewrite history?
