It is time for ordinary Nigerians, the perpetual victims of oppressive regimes, to put an end to their supplications and rise from their bended knees…
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This past weekend, the lightning of sporting genius and success of Venus and Serena Williams struck again for a combined seventh time in nine years…
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Rather than focusing entirely on presidential performance or underperformance, as the case may be, our analyses may be better served by shifting the spotlight of focus to the political system …
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For those of us who retain pleasant memories of our time in Ibadan, we hope that it never again has to endure the sort of experience that it has over …
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When the history of the Nigerian nation is recorded for the benefit of posterity, I am convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that Chief Gani Fawehinmi will receive a …
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At a time when most of the news headlines coming out of Nigeria are negative, it is heart warming to find one of our own creating positive headlines across the …
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Considering Dr. Goodluck’s remarkable political ascent to date, only a fool would wager against his further ascent. Dr. Goodluck is a man with good luck, even if he is not …
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While there is much to be admired about Mugabe, there is unfortunately, much also about him that is to be despised. Like many other leaders of the ‘sit-tight’ variety, he …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …