Last week some parts of the United Kingdom’s witnessed torrential rainfall which brought hardships to the people. Day after day and night after night the heavens opened up and released rain equivalent of what the country could have witnessed probably in a month. Dubbed the “biblical rain”, it caused many disruptions on the roads and in homes.

The British politics took a turn last week when the political parties, for once, spoke in unison and dramatically agreed to a snap general election in December. What is surprising about the sudden turn around is that 24 hours earlier the opposition parties had unanimously rejected Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister’s call for an election. They had condemned Johnson’s call as selfish and not in the best interest of the nation.

We are in the end times,” my friend screamed down the end of the phone. I was alarmed by his tone and the fact that he could not offer a simple “hello” when I connected to him. He is not one to forget his manners, and this made me wonder what could have provoked his outburst. Here is a guy who always loves to make a point of the fact that he minds his own business. Therefore, I steeled my mind towards any contrary news he may break to me.

By Morak Babajide-Alabi A blast from the past – as published in this column on December 2, 2018. As we match towards the 2019 Nigeria’s General Elections, I think it is wise to look back and ask ourselves what we have learnt as a nation and individuals since the last elections. We are told that […]

A blast from the past – as published in this column on December 2, 2018. As we match towards the 2019 Nigeria’s General Elections, I think it is wise to look back and ask ourselves what we have learnt as a nation and individuals since the last elections. We are told that the lessons of life are learnt when we look back, correct and plan for the future