March 10: Ethiopian plane crash. Among the 157 victims were 2 Nigerian professors. One of them, Pius Adesanmi, a 47 year-old Professor of English and African Studies at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, a fierce social critic, whose voice resounds in the Nigerian political space. Adesanmi was engaged fully in the political issues that happened in Nigeria (and Africa by extension), he was a sought-after speaker, very active on social media, unfazed by the toxic attacks of politicians and partisan associates. He focused on issues. Adesanmi’s death came a day after the most contentious, election that was adjudged as lacking credibility. … Continue reading THE PIUS ADESANMI LIGHT