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...

Anegbehgate: The Aborted Diplomatic Coup D’état and Scam Aimed at Hijacking the Leadership of NIDO-Malaysia

It is a known reality that since its inauguration as a Non-Governmental body, various chapters of Nigerians in the Diaspora Organization (NIDO), are being faced with assorted challenges...

A Reflection On Matthew Mbu’s Revelations About Tafawa Balewa’s Death And Femi Fani-Kayode’s Response

Any historian worth his craft will tell you that the pursuit of historical truth is an extremely difficult task. This is caused by many factors...

Migration to foreign lands

For most Nigerians who have made it to foreign lands, perhaps illegally, it is no longer news that virtually every fortnight these days, batches of Nigerian deportees are airlifted back home from abroad...

Nigerians in Diaspora Making an Impact

We cannot be content at home and abroad, limiting ourselves to religious activities such as church planting and having mega pseudo-religious conferences without a corresponding transformation of the Diaspora and the Nigerian society.  These activities must demonstrate their relevance by affecting the people around us...

The Nigeria High Commission in Malaysia and its Diasporic Community: The Truth of The Matter

Recently, the Nigeria High Commission in Malaysia has been in the eyes of the news for two major reasons. These are for an alleged fraudulent activity of the Commission and the menace of kidnapping scare that is fast assuming a dangerous trend among some segments of the Nigerian Diasporic Community in Malaysia...

How the Nigeria High Commission in Malaysia Defrauded Its Citizens: Attention EFCC!

On January 19, 2010, two Nigerians, Luqman Abdul Salam and Abdulalhi Bolajoko Uthman were arrested and detained for alleged involvement in terrorist acts Malaysia...

Going to Nigeria In Search of a Wife?

In spite of the current putrid and abysmal conditions, Nigeria is still home to some of the most disciplined, well-behaved, well-schooled and well-brought up women. To find, to meet or be introduced to such women can be challenging...

Help! Some Nigerians are Returning Home to Join the Bandwagon

Some returnee Nigerians in the diaspora seem not to care a hoot about how the money will be made and are gearing up to either contest in elections or connive with others to put their cronies and paddies in government with the sole aim of getting closer to the treasury...

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“I Really Do Love My Work” – The Genevieve Nnaji Interview

Genevieve Nnaji is undoubtedly the most misunderstood actress in...

Problem Registering TOEFL Exam in Lagos

Our students no longer can register for the TOEFL computer based exam from Lagos, Nigeria. Go to the TOEFL webpage and Nigeria is blacklisted as one country where you cannot register for this exam...

That Evil Trade in Libya

Way back on 10 December, 1948, the United Nations...

The House is Mine – Sokoto Governor

“The House was leased from 1999 until 2004, when I completed payment for the house. I bought it from a Sokoto businessman who lived in that house for about thirty years.”

Boosting Brand Nigeria With The Golden Eaglets Win

Brand Nigeria received the biggest boost it could ever receive in its quest to put some shine on its already globally battered image  when the Under-17 football team, the Golden Eaglets, beat Spain in the finals of the FIFA Under-17 World Championship in South Korea...

Sports Development in Nigeria: The Charlton Ehizuelen Story

If we had paid attention as a nation, our performances in 1996 would have clearly given us a leverage on where our strength lies, in winning medals in the big championships such as the Olympic Games and the World championships...

Does The Rule Of Law Still Exist?

So many things have happened in Nigeria that are so unimaginable, to think of it will drain the tears in one's eye. I feel pity for Nigerians because we have suffered too much in the hands of these cabal...

Femi Gbajabiamila’s Dance At The Market Square

It is difficult to argue that Nigeria is not...

Thank you, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan!

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The Apotheos-ification of Nigerian Leaders and Political Elites

A cult of personality arises when an individual uses mass media, propaganda, or other methods, to create an idealized, heroic, and, at times god-like public image, often through unquestioning flattery and praise. A cult of personality is similar to hero worship...