Africa

World Cup Tragedy Of South Africa

The urge in the beginning had been to entitle this piece “The Death of African Solidarity”. It took no time at all for me to...

South Africa: We Are All Victims

South Africa has pursued post-apartheid policies, the consequences of which we are seeing today. The country has a terrifying, soft underbelly which is now...

Manufacturers of Coups and Bandits   

Coups and bandits are all the rage these days. Just the other day, December 7 to be exact, there was the hot news that soldiers...

A Critique of Richard Branson's Views on Nigeria's Elite

The saying that behind every wealth there is a crime has never stopped hitting my mind ever since I heard of it. I strongly believe that the word CRIME is relative, relative in the sense that what is crime to A might not be for B, likewise C and D...

President Mohamed Morsi and Egypt: A future full of uncertainties and Opportunities

After all is said and done, Mohamed Morsi has finally been sworn in as the first democratically elected president of Islamic Egypt...

The Security Council of the United Nations: Veto Powers and the Right to Protect – The War Within in Syria

What are the justifications for allowing a few members of the UN to reject a proposed measure of the UNSC through a veto power without qualification?  The justification for such sweeping powers may only be explained informally on speculation...

The Tragedy of the African Babel

Tragedy lies in our complete assimilation into colonial culture, the constant rejection of our values and principles in favour of western mannerisms and idiosyncrasies, the emergence of a generation of bourgeoisie who turn up their broad African noses at their own cultures and languages...

The Imminent Apocalypse in Damascus!

The embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was not destined for leadership greatness, global statesmanship or great political character from birth!

Obama, Clinton and Democratic Party – A House divided cannot stand

It is beginning to look like a child's game but this is a serious business. President Obama and his reelection team have a formidable fight in their hands as they put together the strategies to defeat presumed Republican Party candidate Mitt Romney...

Eurozone Politicians are Rejecting Austerity Measures unlike African leaders

France and Greece are electing politicians that have rejected austerity policies which African leaders gladly accepted in 80s and 90s...

Mama Monrovia's Fictive Tales

Anyone who enjoyed the privilege, or suffered the peril, of having to attend boarding school as part of the process of receiving a secondary education, may recall with good humour, certain episodes which occurred after hours to lighten the mood and provide relief to boarders from the drudgery and homesickness...

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Alamieyeisegha – Corruption Revisited

As I am writing this I keep on thinking: What kind of a people are we Nigerians? What the heck is the matter with us? What manner of men and women have we become because of money?

Ebenezer Obey: I Had My Share Of Drinking And Womanizing

"Nigeria’s future is bright...The country will be better. Good days are ahead. I will just want the government to take care of the Niger Delta people. It pleases God to put the oil in their region. So let them enjoy the wealth from that oil..." - Ebenezer Obey

That Call Before The Eagles Crash

Superstitious Nigerians believe ever so vociferously that the crashing...

Orji and the Bullet that killed John Ndukuba

Gov. T.A. Orji should stop looking for only fools to be those he wants to govern. From the incessant threat to my own life, it is obvious that he does not want to govern and see wise men from or in Abia State...

On the Dismemberment of the defunct Nigeria Airways (and other defunct Nigerian Institutions)

“SPECIAL REPORT: The men who embezzled Nigerian Airways to...

Feats of Chairman Ofobuike as Reason to Believe

It’s cool by me to stay out of the...

Stay Away From The Kitchen

The bad temper and road rage being displayed by Obasanjo from time to time, is unbecoming of a good leader in a democratic system of Government...

Which way, Nigeria? 4+4 or 4-4?

The widespread aversion, in some quarters, to incumbent President...

Orji Kalu and Bank of Industry: Old Wines In New Skins

In Nigeria, we intimidate each other by the extent of our network. It is a question of who hobnobs with you and how far reaching your influence can attract the people that matter.

Nigeria: No Country for Weak Hearts

Since I came home, I have had the opportunity through my previous and current employers to travel around Nigeria; I have interacted with various Nigerians discussing Nigeria, their plans, dreams and hopes. I follow the news daily through the media but must admit that I haven’t been encouraged one bit...