Often the hardest thing is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn – David Russel
Oct 13th, 2010 by admin
The Ethiopian government has signed a peace deal with a rebel faction in the disputed Ogaden region. A breakaway faction of the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) rebels have been waging a separatist war in the oil-rich and mainly ethnic Somali province for the past two decades. Ethiopian government... Continue Reading »
Oct 12th, 2010 by admin
Happy Anniversary Nigeria! It goes without saying: Nigerians are plentiful. In fact, one in five Africans is Nigerian and they certainly represent throughout the Diaspora. Much of the time, however, the over 150 million Nigerians in the world are unfairly associated with 419 email scams. More often... Continue Reading »
Oct 8th, 2010 by admin
The United Nations said on Wednesday that protracted food crises are affecting more than 166 million people in 22 countries. The figure represents around 20 per cent of undernourished people around the world, according to a new report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Food Programme.... Continue Reading »
Oct 3rd, 2010 by admin
A couple of weeks back the 11 year old son of a former commissioner of Police in Bauchi, a state in Nigeria was kidnapped. It was reported that the criminals entered the house in the evening after the break of the Muslim fast, went into the sitting room where the father of the kidnapped victim was and... Continue Reading »
Oct 2nd, 2010 by admin
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... Continue Reading »
Sep 28th, 2010 by admin
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... Continue Reading »
Sep 27th, 2010 by admin
It’s been a while since I blogged but am back to mykrossroads. So much has happened in Nigeria and is happening. Though, the news making the rounds are the many events lined up to celebrate Nigeria’s fifty years of existence come October first. Despite the perennial challenges facing the nation,... Continue Reading »
Jul 2nd, 2010 by admin
Somaliland’s electoral panel announced on Thursday that the leader of the opposition Kulmiye party has won the breakaway republic’s presidential election. Ahmed Mohamud Silaanyo won nearly 50 per cent of Saturday’s vote, beating president Dahir Riyale Kahin. Kahin got only 33 per cent... Continue Reading »
Jun 23rd, 2010 by admin
I was deliberately taking my time to comment on the BBC report Welcome to Lagos when an email from a friend asking my opinion and what could do be done about the negative report spurred me to probe and look deeper. The report Welcome to Lagos is a must watch for every Nigerian, it is interesting, enlightening... Continue Reading »
Jun 18th, 2010 by admin
The Super Eagles were supposed to go for goals. One of the only African team left standing but it bowed out when it lost to Greece. Nigeria lost to Greece 2-1. Earlier in the day, tension was high, many had prepared to watch the match at designated places, those who thought electricity may fail had... Continue Reading »
