Anthony Akinwale

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Nigerian identity crisis

Jan 21, 2025 | guardian.ng | Anthony Akinwale

It has recently been reported that words like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi,” among others, have now been included in the English lexicon, precisely in the Oxford English Dictionary. This, in a way, offers some comic relief, and this comic relief makes me recall a conversation. On one occasion, two friends, an Italian and a Nigerian were poking fun at each other about the ways and tones they use while speaking in the English language.
Welcome to Nigeria!

Dec 9, 2024 | guardian.ng | Anthony Akinwale

Five hours and 15 minutes after take-off from Addis Ababa, touch down at the Lagos international airport. Welcome to Nigeria! The plane was still taxiing. The seatbelt sign was still on. Even the blind could see it. The crew called attention to it. But many passengers already stood up to collect their “carry on” luggage, not minding the danger in such reckless behaviour, in a taxiing aircraft. Welcome to Nigeria!I was occupying an aisle seat.
What happened to history?

Nov 25, 2024 | guardian.ng | Anthony Akinwale |James Agberebi

There is an oft-repeated but seldom scrutinised assertion that the study of history as a subject was removed from the curriculum in Nigeria. It is said that the teaching of history was eradicated from the curriculum, and that is why Nigerians do not study history. But I beg to disagree. Contrary to what many believe, teaching of history was not stopped. No policy, no legislation has ever prohibited the study of history in our schools nor prohibits the Nigerian from reading.
What are our politicians up to?

Nov 10, 2024 | guardian.ng | Anthony Akinwale

Let us begin with what politics ought to be and not what it has been turned into, with a right conception of politics and not with its monstrous misconception. Politics is about how people regulate their common life. It is about working for the good of our common life by intelligently regulating our interactions. It is about how we strive, individually and collectively for or against the common good. It is about taking responsibility for our common life.
Brawl for the bowl

Nov 3, 2024 | guardian.ng | Anthony Akinwale |David Meshioye

Monday, 4th November 2024 Politics in Nigeria can be likened to a brawl, a noisy and aggressive fight, that is, of persons who have consumed more than a reasonable quantity of alcohol. Ruled by civilians or by soldiers, Nigeria has repeatedly fallen into the hands of brawlers who have repeatedly succeeded in convincing Nigerians that they are leaders. But they are not leaders. They are brawlers. Theirs is a brawl for a bowl, and ours is the bowl and its contents.
Reconstructing the educational system in Nigeria: Role of private sector - Part 2

Aug 20, 2024 | guardian.ng | Anthony Akinwale

Now, the sad reality with Nigeria is not that these three legs have been paralysed. The sad reality is that these three legs have been amputated by habitually bad judgment on the part of those who hold the reins of state. With these three legs amputated, the Nigerian society has come down crashing to pieces.
Reconstructing the educational system in Nigeria: Role of private sector

Aug 19, 2024 | guardian.ng | Anthony Akinwale

Let me begin by thanking the Loyola College Ibadan Old Boys Association for the privileged invitation extended to me to be part of this celebration as Guest Speaker. May God prosper the good work you do, and may God prosper your alma mater. May your alma mater Loyola College see better and more glorious days and years ahead. Those who know me know I love to banter with politicians. I once did that with a famous alumnus of this College, late Governor Lam Adesina of Oyo State. God rest his jovial soul.
Hungry and angry

Aug 4, 2024 | guardian.ng | Anthony Akinwale

Times are hard, and all are crying. Nigerians are hungry, and Nigerians are angry. Where can we buy food to eat? That is the question in many hearts and on many lips. And where and when they find food, they still must ask, and, indeed, they ask: how can we buy the food? How can we feed ourselves? How can we feed our children? How can we feed our families? Why are we hungry in a country that is so immensely blessed? Why do we suffer want when the Creator has generously endowed Nigeria?
We cannot sit on the fence

Jul 14, 2024 | guardian.ng | Anthony Akinwale

In 1992, at a time of growing concern that the American society was invaded by and afflicted with drug use, teenage pregnancy, suicide and violence, William Kilpatrick, professor of educational psychology at Boston College wrote a book entitled ‘Why Johnny Can’t Tell Right from Wrong: And What We Can Do About It.’ Kilpatrick explained the moral depravity of the American society of the 1990s as a consequence of lack of lack of education for moral competence, symptom of absence of good role...
The Future of The Catholic Church | Various

Jul 12, 2024 | firstthings.com | Christopher Ruddy |Michael Hanby |Anthony Akinwale |Edward Feser

Is the Second Vatican Council receding in the church’s rearview mirror? Has the Francis pontificate raised new and difficult questions about the exercise of papal authority? Is the Roman Church poised to become non-Western? Can popes and bishops teach effectively in a time of rampant individualism and social fragmentation? In short: Quo vadis?