Often the hardest thing is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn – David Russel
Jul 10th, 2012 by admin
A while ago, fake drugs manufactured by a Chinese firm were imported into this country. Six Chinese nationals involved in the manufacture of the fake antimalarials shipped to Nigeria were sentenced to death in December 2009. nothing happened to the person who imported it into Nigeria. “An example... Continue Reading »
Jul 10th, 2012 by admin
Boko haramism, a word originating from Boko Haram, It means “books (boko) and “against” (haram). It is an Islamic sect demanding for a theocratic state in Nigeria. Boko Haram says if the education we acquire from the West means stealing, mismanaging, embezzling, then we (Boko Haram) do not want... Continue Reading »
Jul 2nd, 2012 by admin
January 2012, began somewhat on a good note. It seemed promising; of course, the holiday season was just wearing off. Nigerians were returning to work and gradually getting into the flow of a New Year. Then the siren sounded, the President had just announced the removal of fuel subsidy, the story changed,... Continue Reading »
Jun 20th, 2012 by admin
KADUNA/ABUJA (Reuters) – At least 80 people have been killed since Monday in clashes in northern Nigeria triggered by Islamists waging an insurgency against the government, figures from police and the Red Cross showed on Wednesday. The violence – some of which was sparked by church bombings... Continue Reading »
Apr 5th, 2012 by admin
On an otherwise ordinary-looking, potholed street in the district of Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria, is a stone encrusted gate with personalised initials. In the garage beyond, draped in protective covering, is a fleet of eight sports cars that include Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Porsches. “On... Continue Reading »
Mar 29th, 2012 by admin
Paul Lorem epitomizes a blunt truth about the world: talent is universal, but opportunity is not. Lorem, 21, is an orphan from a South Sudanese village with no electricity. His parents never went to school, and he grew up without adult supervision in a refugee camp. Now he’s a freshman at Yale University.... Continue Reading »
Mar 27th, 2012 by admin
Many people believe that their country is the best in the world. Frankly, most are justified in believing so. In every society, the love of or love for one’s country can be very strong. That’s what patriotism is all about. And so it is that for many of us — no matter how bad or indifferent our... Continue Reading »
Feb 28th, 2012 by admin
Maya is America’s Renaissance Woman. Poet, historian, singer, dancer, director, activist—many other “labels” apply yet they do not even begin to tell the story of this remarkable woman who turns 84 this year. How I happened to be thinking about her is that I was commenting on someone’s post... Continue Reading »
Jan 29th, 2012 by admin
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... Continue Reading »
Jan 28th, 2012 by admin
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... Continue Reading »
