Sheyi Oriade

Looking across the vast spectrum of mainstream American politics, but through the perspective of African American representation in the upper echelons of the United States government; one would be hard pressed to find two more notable figures than Dr. Condoleezza Rice and Senator Barack Obama...

It will come as no surprise, I think, to the president, that increasing numbers of Nigerians, out of bitter experience, have over time become mistrustful of their governments and their ability to govern for their good...

Very often the media has worked ‘hand in glove’ with politicians, governments, big businesses and religious organisations to shape the thinking of their intended audiences. These special interest groups, without exception, are driven by a desire to dominate the collective mindset of mankind in their quest for untrammelled power...

One of the reasons why the Church of England seems to have lost its religious fervour and spiritual direction has to do with its leadership. The current Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, is a highly controversial man too often mired in controversy...

Ultimately the only race that really matters is the human race. If America can demonstrate this year that it is mature enough to overcome its ancient prejudices, then maybe the rest of the world will also follow suit…

Whatever the real reasons for honouring the great Ojukwu, I suspect that buried within the subtext of that honorific title ‘Dim,’ is a hidden meaning which only those with ‘ears to hear’ and ‘eyes to see’ will be able to decipher...

After almost eight months in office, and with his support team of advisers and cabinet ministers in place, there is still a sense of drift at the heart of the government. We are still none the wiser as to the policy direction of the government in a number of key areas...

After almost eight months in office, and with his support team of advisers and cabinet ministers in place, there is still a sense of drift at the heart of the government. We are still none the wiser as to the policy direction of the government in a number of key areas...