Often the hardest thing is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn – David Russel
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 29th, 2012
A two-day summit of the African Union leaders opened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Sunday with the election of a new chairman for the pan-African organisation.
The election saw the president of Benin Republic, Mr Thomas Yayi Boni emerging chairman for the next year, as he took over from the president of Equatorial Guinea, Mr Teodoro [...]
Posted in Women on Jan 28th, 2012
The removal of fuel subsidy for many Nigerians is a path to destruction and a slap in the face by the President. An action many saw as callous because of its timing. A period when most Nigerians were celebrating. Majority were just returning from the holiday break, after spending a lot on families and festivities. [...]
Posted in Women on Jan 19th, 2012
The role of women in our society cannot be over emphasized. Over the years they have played crucial roles in the formation and development of the society. Today, their roles have evolved with visibility in front line issues that affect them and the society, probably due to educational opportunities. With education more women are becoming [...]
Posted in Africa on Jan 11th, 2012
The nationwide strike action organized by labour over disagreement with the Federal Government on the removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria continues. It is the second day and temperatures are rising. The questions on every one’s lips currently, are what is happening to Nigeria? How long will this continue? Will we ever get it right? [...]
Posted in Africa on Jan 4th, 2012
World music fans know him as a giant, 30-somethings will instantly recognize his voice from the 1994 worldwide smash “7 seconds” and followers of West African politics will, as of this week, know him as a candidate for President in Senegal’s February 26 election. But to see how big Youssou N’Dour really is, you [...]
Posted in Women on Jan 4th, 2012
The first female African Noble laureate Wangari Maathai, the Kenyan environmental activist was at the forefront in the fight to save the environment. Culled from my Interview with her.
Her determination to bring about a change has pushed her beyond limits she never imagined, despite continued opposition to her work in the home front. To her [...]
