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...

A Life…At Forty

There used to be a saying that a fool at forty is a fool forever. In our situation, this may not be the case because of the peculiar nature of our social, economic and political environment, a situation that has condemned many of us to the perennial late starter syndrome...

Kissing and Telling…Maybe on Monday!

After three years of romantic wilderness, of friends-with-benefits and of touch-and-go…This could lead somewhere…it could, if…Sadly, there is a snag...

Sorry, Wrong Number…

Calling the wrong number can be amusing or embarrassing. It can also lead to pleasant encounters or unexpected friendship. In this instance, the encounter turned out to be pleasant and fruitful even though it cost me almost two hours of sleep...

The Economy of Nigerian Marriages

Today, a sizeable number of Nigerians who return home for a spouse do so at their own peril. Danger and deceit abound as marriages have become business ventures...

African Students Studying In The United Kingdom

There have been unpleasant stories from some African students studying in the UK, many of whom were conned by flashy websites only to be shocked and disappointed on arrival, by the fact that some of these institutions are actually un-accredited one-flat colleges...

African Students Studying In The United Kingdom

There have been unpleasant stories from some African students studying in the UK, many of whom were conned by flashy websites only to be shocked and disappointed on arrival, by the fact that some of these institutions are actually un-accredited one-flat colleges...

African Students Studying In The United Kingdom

There have been unpleasant stories from some African students studying in the UK, many of whom were conned by flashy websites only to be shocked and disappointed on arrival, by the fact that some of these institutions are actually un-accredited one-flat colleges...

Lepa Shandi or Orobo?

To crucify Oluchi or Agbani Darego – ladies who are simply trying to make a living - for looking the way they do or the way their creator created them because it doesn't fit your bill is simply ludicrous...

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Old Okpebho Federal Constituency In Edo State: A Call For Equity

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The African Entrepreneur

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Nigeria 2015: Are We Broke, Getting Broke or Going For Broke?

The news going round is that Nigeria is broke....

Happy Birthday to Omoyele Sowore at 50!

I am in the age bracket with Comrade Omoyele...

The Hope That Must Be Worked for – Peace and Security

Nigeria being the giant of Africa, has a role to play alongside US and the international community in restoring peace, economic, political and sociological growth in Africa and the rest of the world...

When A Woman Loves A Man

One of the greatest motivations a guy can experience is the assurance of a woman's love. It can inspire poems of the avante garde genre. She may hide it as long as she can but her voice, her eyes and actions would betray her no sooner...

Welcome, Godwin Nogeghase Obaseki!

After the initial postponement, consequent to negative security reports...

How To Respond To A 419 Scam Letter From Nigeria

I wish you could be here to see these fellows who send you letters of urgent business proposals. They are school drop outs, unemployed graduates, homeless tramps and victims of government insensitivity...

Roses from the Concrete

It is our duty to at all times express our support to those of our children who manage to occasion grand exploits despite the inhibitions inherent in our society...

Tale Of The Biohazard Stink Bomb

If the aroma of your own fart is unbearable even to you, then you can only wonder about its effect on other poor souls. Especially in an enclosed space!