John Iteshi

John Iteshi writes from London.

Where is the Evidence that Nigerians have had Enough?

I am very sorry, but I have not seen any evidence that "Enough is indeed Enough" among supposedly enlightened Nigerians. What I see is an attempt to apply a kind of Abacha era style insincere rallying and demonstrations towards a good cause!

Why Must Nigerians Abroad Vote?

I feel quite disappointed that supposedly better enlightened and informed Nigerians abroad see the issue of making provisions for Nigerians abroad to vote as a key issue they should be clamouring for or celebrating...

Will President Obama Save the Black Race?

The hope for President Obama has ecstatically gripped not only African Americans, in the Black world, but apparently all people of Black African ancestry all over the world...

Kenya: Why Is Britain Not Doing Zimbabwe?

Britain ought to be acting like a father nation to Anglophone Africa as a whole, but unfortunately it acts like a biased and dubious father. Britain applies different rules to its former colonies as it suits her selfish interests...

Baroness Amos, I Thought You Were Better Than This!

I do not believe you are entitled to deny the real fact that the main challenge facing the Black race is to build our own successful societies...

Nigeria's Primitive Elections: Where Are The Western Democracy Defenders?

The New York Times editorial, "Nigeria's Imperiled Elections" published on 11th April 2007, clearly highlighted the open secret that most western media and their governments only moan about democracy when it suits their selfish interests...

The Black Race Has No Valid Excuse!

There is a lazy notion among some misinformed Black British people, that the activities of British slave traders about 200 years ago coupled with some imaginary acts of racism are responsible for the failure of  the Black race...

What has Image to do with Nigeria's Failure?

It is poverty of thought to think that re-branding of Nigeria's image is by any chance among the first ten priorities for the rescue of the fast sinking Nigerian ship...

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