Often the hardest thing is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn – David Russel
Apr 18th, 2011 by admin
Nigeria is finally on the right path to electing its president. This year’s election is showing how much the Nigerian populace wants a change, a change for a better Nigeria. On election day Nigerians were out en masse to cast their votes, clearly showing how much interest the election has generated. ... Continue Reading »
Apr 12th, 2011 by admin
Over 500 Nigerians returned to the country from Abidjan Cote d’Ivoire, after living in the country for many years. Many of them believed to be from Osun state, in the South West, Nigeria arrived in their town with no fanfare. These Nigerians had more or less made the West African country their second... Continue Reading »
Apr 7th, 2011 by admin
The current political situation in Nigeria is currently holding our nation in a semi-conscious state. An election postponement is novel in this part of the world. The reasons given for the postponement or cancellation, to many Nigerians are all false. First the elections were already underway in some... Continue Reading »
Oct 14th, 2010 by admin
“Voice for the voiceless” is the slogan adorning the walls of Liberia’s first and Africa’s second radio station for women. Situated down a bumpy, dirt track on the edge of the capital, Monrovia, the Liberia Women Democracy Radio (LWDR), claims it wants to advance women and promote change.... Continue Reading »
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 »
