Casmir Igbokwe
An email message I received recently from a reader of this column aptly captures the essence of this piece. It is a joke about a machine invented in Japan to catch thieves. The inventors took the machine to different countries for a test. In 30 minutes, the machine caught 20 thieves in the United [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Crooked minds beget a crooked nation
October 28, 2008Reflections on Nigerian banks and global financial crisis
October 20, 2008 By Casmir Igbokwe
Published: Sunday, 19 Oct 2008
I have an account with HSBC, one of the leading banks in the United Kingdom. For some time now, I have been thinking of transferring the money I have there to my account in Nigeria. The urge to transfer this money intensified with the current global financial crisis. My [...]
Nigeria as a wayward child
October 13, 2008By Casmir Igbokwe
THERE are different sides to the name Raila Odinga. As a computer virus created recently by hackers, Odinga replicates itself and attacks hardware. As a politician, the name reminds one of the violence that trailed the Kenyan presidential election earlier in the year. The violence was sequel to the allegation that President Nwai [...]
Prayer, faith and we-will-do government
October 6, 2008By Casmir Igbokwe
Published: Sunday, 5 Oct 2008
The situation in Nigeria today could be likened to the pranks some teenagers play. It‘s usually during communal meals. A mischievous fellow could say, ”close your eyes and let us pray.” Of course, some people will close their eyes. But by the time they open them after the prayers, [...]
