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I Know my Desires: What About You?

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Odimegwu Onwumere Monday, January 3rd, 2011

By Odimegwu Onwumere, Rivers, Nigeria – Jan 3, 2011 – I am slightly confused if all the people that saw the end of 2010 are here with us today in the beginning of 2011. It is pertinent to say that the wonderful people we knew that are not here with us, we are not better […]

The Template for a Nigerian Revolution

Posted by admin Articles, Cliff I. Edogun, PhD, Columnists Sunday, January 2nd, 2011

By Dr. Cliff I. Edogun, PhD, NNP, Jan 3, 2011 – In time past, some have dared to suggest that only a violent revolutionary change will transform Nigeria from its current 18th century fief into a competitive modern state. The mention of the word “revolution” always sounded toxic to most belle-full Nigerian educated and economic […]

State of Emergency

Posted by admin Articles, Chinedu Vincent Akuta, Columnists, Plateau, State News Sunday, January 2nd, 2011

By Chinedu Vincent Akuta, London, UK – Jan 3, 2011 – Fellow citizens, the insecurity level has deteriorated beyond the critical level. Desperate times require desperate measures. Therefore, this is the time for citizens to declare a state of emergency on both leaders and the country. The reasons are thus: Warri Bomb Blast(s): In March […]

Abati: The Jonathan Presidency (5)

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Presidency, Reuben Abati Sunday, January 2nd, 2011

By Reuben Abati, Lagos, Nigeria – Jan 2, 2011 – The major challenge that Acting President Goodluck Jonathan faced on his assumption of office on February 9, 2010, was indeed how to assert himself and consolidate his hold on power. He showed quite a surprising dexterity in this direction, confirming the clichéd view that you […]

Dora Akunyili as a Political Chameleon

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Kenneth Uwadi Saturday, January 1st, 2011

By Kenneth Uwadi, Imo, Nigeria – Jan. 2, 2011 – The announcement by Professor Dora Akunyili that she was resigning as Minister of Information and would contest the Anambra Central Senatorial seat under the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), generated several headlines and commentaries. Dora Akunyili (DA), affectionately called ‘Auntie Dora’ by her admirers, said […]

Dateline 2011: Okenwa For President!

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Sunny Chris Okenwa Saturday, January 1st, 2011

By Sunny Chris Okenwa, Abidjan, Ivory Coast – Jan 2, 2011 Fellow Nigerians, Happy and prosperous new year 2011! Now that we have said farewell to 2010 as it became history, ushering in another brand new year 2011 it is imperative to note that this new year will define and re-define our troubled nationhood in […]

The Campaign Strategies of Jonathan & Atiku

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Elections 2011, Jideofor Adibe, PhD, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) Saturday, January 1st, 2011

By Dr. Jideofor Adibe, London, UK – Jan. 1, 2011 – As the PDP primaries draw near, it may be worth reviewing some of the campaign strategies deployed by the two main candidates for the PDP ticket – President Goodluck Jonathan and Atiku Abubakar. How have these Campaigns sought to market their principals? How do […]

How I Joined The Nigerian Ruling (Eating) Class -A Rejoinder

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye Thursday, December 30th, 2010

By Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye, Lagos, Nigeria – Dec. 31, 2010 Dear Ugochukwu, I thoroughly enjoyed myself reading the piece you published last week, captioned, “How I Became A Prominent Lady,” written by one of the greatest and most patriotic daughters of our great nation, a highly placed and well-respected lady who, incidentally, is a very close […]

Ivory Coast Burns, the West Pours Patrol

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Articles, Columnists, Hakeem Babalola Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

By Hakeem Babalola, Budapest, Hungary – Dec. 30, 2010 – The Republic of Cote d’Ivoire may be heading for another civil war as a result of election stale mate which has bitterly produced two presidents. The country is now being ruled by two men whose rivalry may soon plunge the West African country into deep […]

How I Became A ‘Prominent’ Lady

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

By Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye, Lagos, Nigeria – Dec. 29, 2010 Dear Ugochukwu, I was sufficiently provoked by your recent column captioned, “Criminalisation Of Poverty,” to share my great and exciting success story with your numerous readers. Let me start by proudly informing you that I am a prominent, highly-placed lady, a distinguished member of the nation’s […]