If you didn’t know any better you will think Nelson Mandela was a religious leader judging by the praises he received after death. Not much was said about his other great qualities. As usual, I weigh in with my scalpel to bring you some of the global icon’s forgotten legacies. A fascinating read with eye-popping revelations. Enjoy.

Paul Anthony Ciancia on November 1, 2013 embarked on a shooting rampage at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) killing one TSA officer and wounding two. The incident set off a firestorm of controversy whether to arm TSA officers or not. I weigh in with my scalpel and dissect the matter to bring you some interesting underpinnings of the heated controversy. No matter which side of the debate you favor your mind will be pleasantly stimulated when you get to the last word. Enjoy.

No one saw it coming. So, when President Obama made his real intention known it caught the world off guard. Quite frankly the surprise wasn’t so much about his refusal to take immediate military action against Syrian dictator, Bashar Assad, for use of chemical weapon in Syria’s civil war; rather, it was the fact that President of the most powerful […]

I cut through the smoke and drill to the heart of the matter why Egypt is burning. Does Egypt deserve this? Were mistakes made that resulted to this? Is Egypt solely responsible for its woes? Did any of United States’ actions (or lack thereof) contribute to the current situation? Could this crisis have been avoided? I take you on a rugged analysis ride that will challenge your mind in ways you never thought about the subject.

Chopper goes down in Bayelsa state, Nigeria with political dignitaries onboard and sets off a firestorm of controversy. I analyse the matter and separate the facts from fiction.

Nigerian-born, writer, journalist, critic and researcher, Sonala Olumhense, debutes on this portal as guest columnist with an indictment on Nigerian pastors. Olumhense is at his best again doing what he does best: Write. As usual, you will be hooked from beginning to end and longing for more when you arrive at the last word. Enjoy.