Life Abroad

Peter Obi, The Nigerian Diaspora, And Propaganda

At the risk of sounding pessimistic, one could argue profoundly that Nigeria’s contemporary political atmosphere carries a systemic, tragic potential. This vulnerability is directly...

Japa Is Not In My Constitution

A lot of wannabes want to flee from Nigeria, but I am very different. The country turns me up and down anyhow such that one...

The Race To Expand Financial Access for Nigerians in Diaspora

In the race to build a secure, efficient and inclusive financial ecosystem for Nigerians globally, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with...

Nigerians in the Diaspora, Nigeria's Worst Enemies?

Rather than making sweeping remarks at Nigerians in the Diaspora, Nigerian leaders should demonstrate genuine love for our land and our people by talking less and acting more in making life worth living for Nigerians...

Nigerians In Foreign Lands: What a Cloud Of Confusion (2)

130 million people in Nigeria live substandard, disgustingly poor lives and if any of them can better their lives, they will leave even for hell. Being poor in Nigeria is a hellish nightmare...

Nigerians In Foreign Lands: What a Cloud Of Confusion

130 million people in Nigeria live substandard, disgustingly poor lives and if any of them can better their lives, they will leave even for hell. Being poor in Nigeria is a hellish nightmare...

Shall We Rekindle The Flame?

Some months ago I had a conversation with some family members where I was accused of not liking Nigeria and I vehemently defended myself. If I am to have that conversation now, perhaps my defense of myself might not be so strong...

Nigerianizing Nigeria’s Embassies

Career badmouthers of Nigeria’s Federal Government have gone gaga over the news that a modest sum of N1.5 billion has been earmarked in the 2009 budget “to fuel generators” in Nigeria’s Embassies and Consulates abroad...

Exodus and the Reality of Diaspora

The terrible price of perceived failure and imminent rejection by family and friends back home will not persuade our Ade, Emeka and Nosa to return home just like that…

Madness in Maarsen

It is sad that racism continues to be an issue in the world-especially in Europe. It’s even more frightening when it is thrown unashamedly in your face...

Last Update from Bangladesh 5

I have completed my assignments here in the Islamic People’s republic of Bangladesh and I am ready to start coming home in matter of days. I wanted to speak with you before I arrive but because of the huge time difference between Bangladesh and Nigeria, I do not want to wake you up...

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Secessionist Agitations: Releasing Kanu and Igboho is Not the Panacea

The growing calls for the release of Mazi Nnamdi...

An Open Letter to our Seven Presidential Candidates

How do you intend to continue to subsidise fuel while simultaneously encouraging private sector participation in the downstream sector? What plans do you have for revamping of our refineries? Removing subsidy is definitely politically incorrect and morally odious...

Who Really Qualifies to Fight Corruption in Nigeria?

To fight corruption in Nigeria, would it require a virgin or an angel? Should we fight corruption by hiring foreign agents, just as we do with foreign football coaches and technical advisers?

Nigeria And The Multinationals’ Intention: Oil Interest Or Social Influence?

Political will includes both a will to exercise self restraint and willingness to take politically risky decisions. Leaders are important for their value as role model. Especially in hero-worshiping cultures like Nigeria’s...

Sexual Harassment Allegations: A Deep Dive into the Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Controversy

The Nigerian Senate is currently at the center of...

The United Nations: Restatement Of Purpose

I disagree with some Western International lawyers who argue that international law was unknown to Africans until their independence in the late 1950s and early 1960s...

No, Not A Vagabond State

Many Nigerians seek ‘solace’ in political connection that will earn them political power and economic prosperity. This becomes their means of survival and it is made possible because those at the helm of political affairs have failed to see a nation as co-owners of a certain common wealth...

Corruption Bazaar In Democracy

It is fake news that Nigeria is practising democracy....

Ojukwu: Nigeria’s Most Controversial Patriot

Ojukwu: The ‘Rebel’ I Served by Uche Ezechukwu; ThoniMartins...

Ogebe Verdict: Celebration To Reason

Yar'Adua has gained hugely in stature and his style of ruling the country...he has carved out a support base…