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 Re: Nigerian Road Accidents -“New Norms” Adoption and Docility of FRSC Officers By Prof MK Othman My article on Nigerian road accidents elicited strong reactions from Nigerians across all strata, as it disturbs everyone, yet nobody seems to care about the solution. Every day, people keep dying or being injured, losing property, and damaging roads due to reckless vehicle overloading, senseless overspeeding, and the use of faulty spare parts in road transport. Yet we watch helplessly, doing nothing while praying for the madness to stop, without making an effort to stop it. Those assigned to stop the madness—traffic wardens, traffic police, the road safety corps, and other security agencies—either join in or pretend not to see it, their faces green with satisfaction. I am sharing some edited reactions to give a clearer picture of the madness on our roads. I hope the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Mohammed, will mobilize his men and wome...

 Re: Beyond the Dance- Lessons from Osun 2026 for Nigeria 2027 By Prof MK Othman   My 2-part article titled “Beyond the Dance: Lessons from Osun 2026 for Nigeria 2027,” published in this column on September 23, 2026, was a vivid account of the political experimentation surrounding the 2027 general election. Governor Adeleke acts as a master entertainer at public gatherings, always swinging his legs and arms, dancing to amuse his audience. Given the circumstances surrounding the election before the votes were cast, predictions were not in favor of the incumbent governor, yet the outcomes surprised everyone. Out of sportsmanship, the results were accepted without the usual threat of challenging them in court.   My readers commented on the article and shared their views, which I am sharing to offer broader perspectives on the issue. Happy reading    Prof. Othman’s article on the Osun election is thoughtful and refreshing. Prof., I appreciate how you moved beyond th...