Paul I. Adujie

Paul I. Adujie, a Nigerian who lives in New York City, is Lawyer, Writer, Pubic Policy Analyst, News & Current Affairs Commentator, Essayist and Radio Show Host. He considers himself a global citizen. He is passionate about public policy formulation and implementation. Public Policies have far reaching ramifications. A good public policy is a great opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the lives of multitudes of people. He believes that Nigeria is destined for development, advancement and greatness. He discusses Nigeria with fervor, vigor and a vibrant sense of patriotism. An unflinching believer in one indivisible, strong and united Nigeria where all citizens are equal regardless of region of origin or religious affiliation, Adujie talks about Nigeria in very strong terms. He worships as his religion Nigeria, Africa and people of descent.

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I do not want President Obama to fail. I have a stake in Mr. Obama's success. Besides, Republican policies don't interest me! However, I am increasingly worried at Mr. Obama's prospects...

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I am compelled to ask why Haiti tragedies are seemingly ceaseless and endless. And why is it that Haiti never gets any respite? Why is it that Haiti has all through history suffered calamities, catastrophes and disasters?

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The failed attempt by Umaru Farouk Abdul Mutallab to bomb United Airlines flight 253 out of the air and the aftermath have managed to reminde those who pretend to be temporary citizens of Nigeria that they are in fact still Nigerians...

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Crimes and criminals demean us all, with their negative impacts and in their equally negative consequences or  outcomes. Crimes and criminals are like religious extremism-militancy, they are like virtues and vices which are part of human frailties and foibles, warts and all and are universal...

President YarAdua Is 30 Days AWOL From Presidential Duties

President Yar'Adua's absence from work, and particularly, his departure without following laid down constitutional procedure, has thrown up questions. What is the best way to resolve President Yar'Adua's  non-compliance with constitutional  stipulations?

Africans Must Stand Up To Be Counted Or Africans Will Not Count In America

The United States government attaches a value of $400 billion dollars in federal dollars and political representation for the benefit of all residents of the United States. This can be lost or diminished through apathy, undercount and ignorance...

Obama Confronts Obama and Obama Wrestles Obama

After eight years of the seemingly anti-intellectual presidency of Mr. George W. Bush, who governed with a sort of  moral certainty and inspiration from his gut instincts, we now have the professorial, contemplative, deliberative  Mr. Obama, a savvy-suave and over-analytical president who is on the verge of being afflicted with over-analysis paralysis...

President Yar'Adua Should Not Resign, But Obey the Constitution Instead

What exactly is at stake in the face of President Yar'Adua's frequent hospitalizations and absence from the presidency? It is rather simple. The issue is President Yar'Adua's violation or willful and complete disregard for section 145 of the constitution of Nigeria...

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