Taiwo Akinlami’s Blog
Taiwo AKINLAMI'S Blog
A fi ẹ̀tẹ̀ sílẹ̀, a ń pa lápalàpà. We have left leprosy untreated, yet we are busy curing ringworm. “If the foundations are faulty, what can the righteous do?” (Psalm 11:3) I don’t think any commentator in the world can fully capture the sheer drama of absurdity that has engulfed Nigeria, the so-called pride of the African continent, the Giant of […] [Read More]
This executive order means different things to different people. Some aspects may not be my area of expertise or interest at this time. However, as a deeply rooted African, even while exploring the world, I view this policy through the lens of our identity, cultural integrity, and future generations. For me, Africa is my God-given heritage. There […] [Read More]
Our professions are not just what we do; they are a reflection of who we are. Across history and cultures, we see an undeniable pattern, children unconsciously inheriting their parents’ craft, not merely as a career choice but as a manifestation of a deeply ingrained family identity. The craft becomes a written code in the family […] [Read More]
I write today as someone who read law at Lagos State University through a court injunction, having been shown the way out of the university in my 200 level, only to be reinstated in my final year after a four-year legal battle. I know firsthand the paralyzing trauma of waiting for years to determine whether […] [Read More]
#HomilyFromThePew Ladies and gentlemen, let us rise and give a standing ovation to the great Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), named after one of Nigeria’s greatest nationalists, a founding father, the Owele of Onitsha himself. Surely, from his heavenly abode, he must now be swelling with pride, watching his namesake institution finally live up to his legacy. No honor in his […] [Read More]
We live in a society that often majors in the minor and neglects the major, only to express shock when the consequences of our misplaced priorities unfold. This is not just a Nigerian problem, it is a global pattern. Regarding the recent incident involving a UNIZIK undergraduate allegedly assaulting a lecturer, we must resist the urge to sensationalize […] [Read More]
When I was in university, I had the privilege of learning the preliminaries of the Law of Torts under the esteemed Professor I.O. Smith. Among the many lessons he imparted, one that has stayed with me is his teaching on libel, particularly the defense of justification. To illustrate this concept, he referred to the famous […] [Read More]
Òrí yèyè ni mo gún, táí ṣe lópò. Countless heads lie on the execution ground, beheaded, yet most were innocent, many without sin. The recent exoneration of Glynn Simmons, now battling liver cancer, who spent nearly 50 years on death row in an Oklahoma prison for a murder he did not commit, underscores the profound flaws that […] [Read More]
Chapter 1 Burden and Wisdom of Parenting Alfred Usiola Akinlami passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2009, after a protracted illness. The news of his death reached me just as I returned to Lagos from my mother’s burial ceremony, which had taken place on Friday, January 30, 2009, in our hometown of Ondo. My father […] [Read More]
Eni tí ẹ̀gún bá ń lé, kó má rọ̀ ra. Bí ó ṣe ń ré ara ayé, ló ń ré ara ọ̀run. Literal Meaning: If you are being pursued by a masquerade, you should persevere and not give up. Just as humans grow weary, so too do heavenly beings, of which the masquerade is considered […] [Read More]
