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 Uncategorized on Oct 2nd, 2010
Two car bombs exploded near the new complex of the federal high court in Abuja about two hours ago, the bombs exploded on Shehu Shagari way killing 8 and injuring several people. The explosions caused major panic and confusion at the Eagle Square venue of the 50th anniversary event in Nigeria. The events continued as [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 28th, 2010
Still on Nigeria, as it turns fifty, a gift many seem not to appreciate due to incoherent structures and policies. Besides, it is hard to believe Nigeria is 50 with the incessant occurrence of religious conflicts and ethnic clashes. The country is so poorly managed that the success of a united Nigeria is doubtful. While [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 11th, 2010
Did you see watch the opening ceremony of the world cup? In Nigeria, that was the question everyone asked. For many, it was simply a job well done, a breathtaking performance. All performers were excellent. It included music and dance from six African countries, South Africa’s legendary trumpeter Hugh Masekela, Nigeria’s Femi Kuti did not [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 2nd, 2010
The African textile, the Adire is very popular outside its shores. This was clearly brought to fore at the impressive turn out at a recent workshop organized by the Nike Art Gallery in Lagos, Nigeria. The workshop which attracted a host of foreigners from different parts of the world enabled participants to make Adire using [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 9th, 2010
At last the ailing Nigerian President Yar adua has agreed to hand over power to the Vice president, Good Luck Jonathan. This news comes seven weeks after his absence in the country. Legal adviser to the President announced this to the BBC, reporting that the sick president would write a letter saying he was on [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 15th, 2010
Finally a Nigerian court cleared the way on Wednesday for Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan to perform all presidential duties while the country’s ailing leader is away. This may just be beginning of the real play of politics in the Nigerian polity. As the Vice president takes responsibility, Nigerians can only pray that the President returns soon, because earlier [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 16th, 2009
The new international head of environmental activists Greenpeace said today he would make protecting human life more of a priority for the group from now on. South African Kumi Naidoo, who fought against apartheid as a teenager, took over the position today. Mr Naidoo told the BBC he vowed to connect Greenpeace’s current focus on [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 12th, 2009
It is the story of a girl born to a clan of nomadic goat herders in Somalia who flees her remote village at the age of 13 when she discovers her family have arranged for her to be the fourth wife of a man more than twice her age.
She travels from Mogadishu to London [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 15th, 2008
