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...

Exchanging Ignorance

The news programs in America are doing the American people a disservice by keeping them in the dark about the rest of the world...

Christmas in America

At Christmas time, environmental concerns about tree cutting pales into insignificance in most American cities...

Moslem in America

The anti-American protest in kano which was brought in vivid colour to American sitting rooms as well as the fact that the Nigerian Ambassador to America is also a Muslim have somewhat combined to place Nigeria right in the middle of the changing face of Islam in America.

The Rebirth of Biafra

The Biafra actualisation Forum is made up of Igbos in exile in America who put their time, money and energy into the project of actualising the Biafra Nation. The are believed to be working closely with the movement for the Actualization of the Soveriegn State of Biafra, MASSOB.

Coming To America

What is the future of Nigerian presence in this country? Leaving home and coming to America... For you, has it been worth it?

Femi Kuti and the Rocking of D.C.

Femi Kuti not only attacked the Nigerian Government and warned of a fast approaching civil war, he also lambasted western democracies for turning a blind eye on corruption in African nations.

The Many Faces of Africa

The West is in the habit of slapping any convenient mask on Africa whenever it suits their purpose...

Going Home

Some call Nigeria hell. I call it home and I'll gladly go burn in it.

Don't miss

This Government And The Leadership Newspapers

The tension between the Press and the government has hypertrophied to the point that neither is acting in the public interest. It is time for these two adversaries to discuss the patterns of behavior creating such rancor and frustration...

Jardin Privé (Private Garden)

One of our church pastors here during the sermon of last Sunday caused an 'uproar' when he preached against infidelity among men and women describing his wife and her 'inner property' as his private garden...

Edo South Plead For Federal Government Presence

Over the years leaders of the Edo South stocks have emerged; we have Charles Idahosa, Osazee Ize-Iyamu, Prof. Edun Akenzua, as well as others too numerous to mention. These Sons and Daughters of the realm have carved a niche for themselves...

Hon. Chinua Achebe and Nobel Prize committee: The brewing and unending cold war

The Nobel Prize Committee and its intellectual hamlet have not forgiven Chinua Achebe for equating his book as the antithesis of Conrad's Heart of darkness. Those that witnessed the event and others misunderstood Things Fall Apart and Chinua Achebe...

Barack Obama: Irrational Exuberance, Irrational Optimism

For Black Africa, what they had hoped and prayed for in their leaders seems abundant in Barack Obama. For several years, they have longed and prayed for such a man to lead them to the mountain top...

Agunsoye: Tribute to the deity at 69

Last weekend, the Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, His Royal Majesty,...

Gender Roles in African Relationships

He told me an African woman is not worth visiting if she can't cook… yet he himself can't cook, and he wouldn't cook even if he could. His "shopping list" for a potential mate is one who will take care of him just as his mom took care of his dad, but one who is also financially independent...

Extra-Judicial Killings: We should all be Alarmed!

If the Nigerian state will not protect her citizens from their own excesses, should it also then kill them to satisfy the notion of peace for elitist satisfaction? Who benefits from this much sought peace in Nigeria, and can there really be peace in the midst of poverty, ignorance, class chasm, inequality and pervasive injustice?

An Overview: Ogun State Race to Government House

As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) sets the...

The Judiciary Has Continued To Save Nigeria From Doom – Placid Aguwa, Former NLA President

"I am highly encouraged by the fact that the judiciary has taken the lead to protect Nigeria from further political insanity and confusion. The judiciary has distinguished itself as dependable and impartial..."