Three inseparable phenomena have built up to great height in Delta politics. There is the marvel associated with the man Great Ogboru; and closely knit to that is the total embrace that his manifesto has been home to in Delta; and then the resultant and always sweeping mandate that the people has for him any day since 2003. It is no surprising that the connivance of skewed hearts who have been usurping power and governance at home with the operators of our electoral and legal systems, and security operatives at the national level (lucre being the strength of that connivance) has been able to do anything about the aforesaid threesome phenomenon.
Great Ogboru is a man of many parts,
Sunday, 31 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - Ibori's London Dilemma and Uduaghan's Asaba Ambition
I must necessarily start by congratulating Goodluck Jonathan for listening to me on the matter of Ibori's London trial. In "Any Deal between Jonathan, Ibori-Uduaghan" recently published by various media organs home and abroad I opened that topic this way: "We all love Goodluck Jonathan, and yours sincerely has arguably done more pro-GEJ articles (published home and abroad) than anybody since Atiku emptied his political campaigns of sanity. But honestly the issue of Jonathan's sudden silence about Ibori and equally sudden romance with Uduaghan, who hitherto has fought against him because of Ibori, his cousin and mentor, a man sane community of humanity and mankind want prosecuted
Nigerian Politics - Study Online ? A Cost-Effective Technique to Get Educated
In today's world, it's impossible to earn your daily bread and butter without gaining education. In fact, education sets the very base of your career and therefore determines your prosperity in the near future. There are many economically backward families who cannot bear to cope with their child's educational expenses and therefore he/she is compelled to sacrifice all his career oriented goals. Moreover, the majority of learning institutions keep hiking their respective course fees every year and therefore some find it impossible to continue. Keeping all such inconveniences in mind, the option to study online has been initiated so that students residing in other nations can easily
Saturday, 30 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - Not goodluck but jonathan
Success is sweet, it has brothers, it has sisters, it has parents, it has friends. Success-----yes, but if you think you have more friends now than enemies, look around yourself. You have come thus, far, a child who wore no shoes to school nor had a school bag. But let me quickly remind you that children of your age, and slightly above that time, never had shoes to school, nor school bags. I never saw school shoes nor wore them and it was when I got to the college that my mother bought me a pair of canvas out of her very costly sweat. Yet I never had the good luck that you have. School bags never existed during the time. I can still remember my small wooden box which carried
Nigerian Politics - The Curse of Crude Oil
Oil. short, audacious and new. Just three letters, but three letters with such telling powers that now man cannot act without worrying about how the almighty oil will react. Oil is an arrogant commodity. See the power that oil has conferred on Saudi Arabia, a/kingdom, if without oil, that could have been feeding on sand and crying for alms like poor and drought-stricken Ethiopia. But God has chosen to smile on the desert kingdom by giving it more oil than it knows what to do with. Its potentates can afford to wrap themselves in rich silk and Kashmir, going around the world and buying up the whole place.
That’s the power of oil. Some people like its smell. It has an aromatic
That’s the power of oil. Some people like its smell. It has an aromatic
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - THE ORIGIN OF OGWASHI- UKU, ANIOMA AND THE REST OF DELTA IBO:
THE ORIGIN OF OGWASHI- UKU, ANIOMA AND THE REST OF DELTA IBO: By Chris Okafor “What really is the point of trying to teach anything to anybody?’ This question seemed to provoke a murmur of sympathetic approval from up and down the table. ‘What I mean is that if you really want to understand something, the best way is to try and explain it to someone else. That forces you to sort it out in your mind. And the more slow and dim-witted your pupil, the more you have to break things down into more and more simple ideas. And that’s really the essence of programming. By the time you’ve sorted out a complicated idea into little steps that even a stupid machine can deal with,
Nigerian Politics - EZE IGBO OF IRELAND: A BREACH OF ETIQUETTE
EZE IGBO OF IRELAND: A BREACH OF ETIQUETTE By Chris Okafor The delay in publication of this article barely five months after the shamble coronation of Mr. Mathew Emeka Ezeani as the King of Igbo in Ireland was to give much room for reactions which has been consistent in the media over past few months. Emeka Ezeani has continuously insisted that he have the support of his people to be crowned the Eze Igbo of Ireland which chronicled the various interviews I had with prominent Igbo men and women here in West of Ireland. The results of that interview demonstrated, to a large extent, a proportionate disapproval of anyone parading and masquerading himself as the King of Igbo in
Nigerian Politics - EZE IGBO OF IRELAND: A BREACH OF ETIQUETTE
EZE IGBO OF IRELAND: A BREACH OF ETIQUETTE By Chris Okafor The delay in publication of this article barely five months after the shamble coronation of Mr. Mathew Emeka Ezeani as the King of Igbo in Ireland was to give much room for reactions which has been consistent in the media over past few months. Emeka Ezeani has continuously insisted that he have the support of his people to be crowned the Eze Igbo of Ireland which chronicled the various interviews I had with prominent Igbo men and women here in West of Ireland. The results of that interview demonstrated, to a large extent, a proportionate disapproval of anyone parading and masquerading himself as the King of Igbo in
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - THE BARRAGE OF FLAWED PLOTS & RE-CYCLED THEMES IN NOLLYWOOD MOVIES
However, the common denominator of flawed scripts, parodies, water shed plots, embarrassing verbal blunder, choppy editing, high predictability rate, abysmal soundtracks, bland, prosaic, monotonous, technologically deficient , formulaic movies have all added to the declining rate at which Home videos are watched. There has been a clamour for movie makers to introduce new dimensions and other positive sides that reflect our society's norms and values into our stories, and not the promotion of a deluge of negative stories being portrayed about Nigerians to the International communities.
I believe however, that the so called negative stories being projected in our movies, (if we must
I believe however, that the so called negative stories being projected in our movies, (if we must
Nigerian Politics - state of emmergency on declining situation of nursing services in Nigeria
STATE OF EMMERGENCY ON DECLINING SITUATION OF NURSING SERVICES IN NIGERIA
Introduction: Nursing services has moved as a professional practice from the 19th century till the 21st century and many nurse practitioner/leaders have recorded significant land marks about nursing for example Florence Nightingale, Martha Rodgers, Lilian ward and Calistra Roy just to mention a few. Their principles and theories are used and continuously modeled till date,
Introduction: Nursing services has moved as a professional practice from the 19th century till the 21st century and many nurse practitioner/leaders have recorded significant land marks about nursing for example Florence Nightingale, Martha Rodgers, Lilian ward and Calistra Roy just to mention a few. Their principles and theories are used and continuously modeled till date,
Monday, 25 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - Entrepreneurship and MSME - The Engine For Economic Growth and Wealth Creation
With a population of 148 million and the second largest economy in the continent after South Africa, the state of Nigeria's economy is a bundle of extreme contradictions. The US sources 10% of its crude imports from abundant oil fields in the Niger Delta, a region that is also home to one of the largest know natural gas reserves in the world. Despite these natural endowments, Nigeria is crippled with rampant poverty and depressing macroeconomic indicators and human development indices. Unemployment is endemic and more than 54% of its population lives on less than $1 per day. Decades of political turmoil, civilian unrest and large scale government mismanagement are largely to blame
Nigerian Politics - Key Lessons From History and the Way Forward For Nigeria
Early in June this year, the Nigerian government reassumed control of the once divested state-run telecom giant NITEL, blaming unpaid debts and investment shortfalls. Abuja had sold off a 51% stake in this national asset during former president OJ Obsanjo's tenure in 2006 as part of a massive reforms and disinvestment process. Transcorp, the local firm that bought majority control for a fee of $500 million was accused of failing to meet payment obligations to the tune of $60 million, besides accumulating debts totalling 17 billion naira1. NITEL suffered huge subscriber losses for both fixed line and mobile phone services since 2001. The development came as yet another shocking
Nigerian Politics - Visit Nigeria
Nigeria, a country in Africa is one of the greatest oil producers in the region. The oil is harvested in Niger Delta. It has witnessed a lot of political turmoil and it still remains an academic hub. It's not uncommon to find that almost half of the Nigerians are graduates. This is a great thing for Africa, a continent viewed to be backward in development. It is also home to Africa literature academic giants. Nigeria's writers include Chinua Achebe who has written Africa great literature books like a ‘Man of the People', which has been occasionally selected as a set book for students for national examinations. There is also the greatest university known as the School of Ibadan.
Nigerian Politics - The Case for Privatisation and SMEs in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa
In the first five years of this decade, 37 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa together raised more than $11 billion through privatisation programmes. Although the bulk of this corpus was raised in low-value transactions in competitive sectors, the figure puts the region next only to Europe and Latin America in global privatisation trends. While Africa, Ghana and Zambia were among the top contributors, Nigeria takes the undisputed lead. Africa's third largest economy contributed more than 70% of the $975 million generated between 2004 and 2005, most of it through a single deal involving the disinvestment of a major port operation.
Across Africa, privatisation had become the guiding
Across Africa, privatisation had become the guiding
Saturday, 23 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - Niger Delta: Why should they all die?
The Niger Delta has known more deaths than any part of Africa by hands of exploitative leaders and also, of course, by the furious force of nature or environment despoliation occasioned again by unmindful and uncaring leaders. But this piece is more about the deaths and havocs occasioned by the military. From the killing of Ken Saro-Wiwa by Sanni Abacha to the pulling down of Odi community under Olusegun Obasanjo to the sacking of Gbaramatu kingdom under Umaru Yar'Adua and to the present invasion of Ayakoromor community under Goodluck Jonathan, the Niger Delta region has known untold numbers of death by hands of the military. Add the other various assaults by the military on
Nigerian Politics - Lagos an Overpopulated State: a Case of Continous Spatial Restructuring and Interaction
LAGOS
Introduction
Lagos State was created on May 27, 1967 by virtue of State (Creation and Transitional Provisions) Decree No. 14 of 1967, which restructured Nigeria’s Federation into 12 states. Prior to this, Lagos Municipality had been administered by the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Lagos Affairs as the regional authority, while the Lagos City Council (LCC) governed the City of Lagos. Equally, the metropolitan areas (Colony Province) of Ikeja, Agege, Mushin, Ikorodu, Epe and Badagry were administered by the Western Region.
Lagos state is located in latitude 6035’N, and Longitude 3045’E . with a population of over 14million people but official
Introduction
Lagos State was created on May 27, 1967 by virtue of State (Creation and Transitional Provisions) Decree No. 14 of 1967, which restructured Nigeria’s Federation into 12 states. Prior to this, Lagos Municipality had been administered by the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Lagos Affairs as the regional authority, while the Lagos City Council (LCC) governed the City of Lagos. Equally, the metropolitan areas (Colony Province) of Ikeja, Agege, Mushin, Ikorodu, Epe and Badagry were administered by the Western Region.
Lagos state is located in latitude 6035’N, and Longitude 3045’E . with a population of over 14million people but official
Friday, 22 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - CHANNELS TV: Another Triumph of Journalism
Governance in Nigeria may not represent enthralling story, but not journalism. Acts of the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary at all levels may be nauseating, not so with the fourth estate of the realm. There are major bus-stops in Nigeria journalism that attract huge nods.
The success of Daily Times was simply massive. This has been adequately represented by writers including yours sincerely because Daily Times was triumph of journalism without question. If you had some bylines in that paper as I was privileged to have you will know how it feels for that paper to go under. Before it went cracking and crashing it was the toast of everyone.
Government it was that set Daily
The success of Daily Times was simply massive. This has been adequately represented by writers including yours sincerely because Daily Times was triumph of journalism without question. If you had some bylines in that paper as I was privileged to have you will know how it feels for that paper to go under. Before it went cracking and crashing it was the toast of everyone.
Government it was that set Daily
Nigerian Politics - Nigeria The Giant of Africa Claimant The Reality in it And its Implication
Nigeria has been claiming the giant of Africa, and her leaders make no pretend about this. Nigeria has said that Africa is the center piece of her foreign policy. One wonders whether Nigeria a dependent African state, has the money to police the largest black continent in the world (Africa). What marvels every one is on how Nigeria came to this conclusion and started claiming this. Whether the nation has the resources, institutions, and power to actualize these tasks she gave to herself is one she has to look into before she begins her claim. One wonders whether the imposition of giant of Africa on Nigeria by her leaders was not just misconception of words to the reality of
Nigerian Politics - Nigeria's Cult Of Corruption
BY UGOCHUKW EJINKEONYE
Virtually every Nigerian knows and strongly believes that any day Nigeria is able to make up its mind to end its obscene and ruinous romance with the stubborn monster called "Corruption", this country will automatically witness the kind of prosperity no one had thought was possible in these parts. Just imagine the amount of public funds being stolen and squandered daily under various guises by too many public officers and their accomplices, and the great transformation that would happen to public infrastructure and the lives of the citizenry if this organized banditry can at least be reduced by fifty percent!
Now, is this monster divorceable? Of
Virtually every Nigerian knows and strongly believes that any day Nigeria is able to make up its mind to end its obscene and ruinous romance with the stubborn monster called "Corruption", this country will automatically witness the kind of prosperity no one had thought was possible in these parts. Just imagine the amount of public funds being stolen and squandered daily under various guises by too many public officers and their accomplices, and the great transformation that would happen to public infrastructure and the lives of the citizenry if this organized banditry can at least be reduced by fifty percent!
Now, is this monster divorceable? Of
Nigerian Politics - Nigeria in a Knowledge Century
Across the globe, many events, including the election of Barack Obama as American president, point to a world where nations are looking for fresh ideas to overcome severe economic crises and survive the onslaught of global competition driven by the advent of information and communication technologies. The evolution of knowledge workers (or brain workers) is changing many national policies, as countries device strategies to manage the impacts of globalization by developing infrastructures on education, industry, health and energy. It is a new world where nations that fail to develop or learn, acquire and adapt technologies will remain poor. The emergence of China, and the
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - Steps to Building a Business Empire in Nigeria
Nigerians wishing to build their own businesses would do well to learn from the bottom up and equip themselves with the skills necessary to meet the creative challenges of entrepreneurship. The skills necessary to take the local economy into overdrive are simultaneously as simple as stock-taking, marketing, and accounting; and as complex as creating joint ventures that grow to be hugely successful business.
Entrepreneurship education, which has been made mandatory for Nigerian college students of all disciplines, is the key first step to creating and sustaining a valuable business. Due to the country's booming informal economy, there is a substantial population that is already
Entrepreneurship education, which has been made mandatory for Nigerian college students of all disciplines, is the key first step to creating and sustaining a valuable business. Due to the country's booming informal economy, there is a substantial population that is already
Nigerian Politics - Opportunities For the Business Savvy in Nigeria
However, infrastructure deficits, a lamentable security situation and inclement policies have combined to deter overseas companies from venturing into Africa's second largest economy. The installation of a democratically elected government in 1999 paved the way for radical reforms calculated to reverse this trend and boost both domestic and international investment in the country. For the business savvy though, Nigeria is a country teeming with business opportunity and potential.
According to TradeInvest Nigeria, a non-government agency that provides access to business opportunities in the country, the extent of its trade potential is unparalleled in the entire African continent.
According to TradeInvest Nigeria, a non-government agency that provides access to business opportunities in the country, the extent of its trade potential is unparalleled in the entire African continent.
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - The Informal Economy and Entrepreneurial Development
In September 2008, the prominent Vanguard newspaper published an interview with a senior labor department bureaucrat who admitted that 90% of new jobs in the country were being accounted for by the informal sector1. Quoting an unnamed survey, the official went on to add that the sector was also responsible for 80% of all non-agricultural employment and 60% of urban jobs. The figures are credible in source, but for a country now intent on revamping its economy for accelerated growth, they are incredible in import.
The informal economy is described as the sum total of economic activity that happens outside state regulation, which is neither taxed nor represented in a country's GDP.
The informal economy is described as the sum total of economic activity that happens outside state regulation, which is neither taxed nor represented in a country's GDP.
Nigerian Politics - Venture Capitalism and Enterprise Revolution in Nigeria
The African Capital Alliance (ACA), a private equity fund manager in western Africa, announced the raising of $200 million from investors in July last year. The third installment of the Capital Alliance Private Equity (CAPE) fund will target important sectors such as power, oil and gas, communications and financial services in Nigeria and across the sub-Saharan region. The ACA is confident of eventually raising a total of $350 million for the fund from aid agencies, international banks and Nigerian institutional investors. The development reflects mounting confidence in Nigeria's resurgent economy, considering the country's fist such fund that started out in 1998 with a capital of
Nigerian Politics - the noxious greed by Benedict Ahanonu
Greed is a strong desire for more; it is also addictive in the sense that once it is embedded in the nature of a person or a group of people, it is difficult to stop.
One common characteristic of greedy people is desperation. They are willing to do anything to get what they want. They are also jealous and selfish; but greed becomes noxious when it distorts an establishment or destroys opportunities for the advancement of the common good through a tenacious grip on the psyche of great majority of the people that occupy a geographical area.
Greed is also contagious and unless it is checked, it becomes a pattern of behaviour that gains acceptability willy-nilly amongst a group of
One common characteristic of greedy people is desperation. They are willing to do anything to get what they want. They are also jealous and selfish; but greed becomes noxious when it distorts an establishment or destroys opportunities for the advancement of the common good through a tenacious grip on the psyche of great majority of the people that occupy a geographical area.
Greed is also contagious and unless it is checked, it becomes a pattern of behaviour that gains acceptability willy-nilly amongst a group of
Nigerian Politics - Soft Revolution
Six years after the American War of Independence ended, a terrible revolution began in France. The seeds of which were sown during the reign of Louis XIV, the ‘Grand Monarch,' and his successor, Louis XV. The reckless extravagance of the Court was so terrible that in 1774 when Louis XVI ascended the throne, France was on the threshold of bankruptcy.
For many years, France was badly governed. Taxes were not fairly imposed. The wealthy lords and ladies, the higher ranks of the clergy and other rich people contributed little to the state coffers but the poor people were heavily taxed.
Much had been written on
For many years, France was badly governed. Taxes were not fairly imposed. The wealthy lords and ladies, the higher ranks of the clergy and other rich people contributed little to the state coffers but the poor people were heavily taxed.
Much had been written on
Monday, 18 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - Delta Gubernatorial Election: Anioma's Best Bet
Come April 26, 2011 Nigerians will be going to the polls to elect their governors. This is an opportunity to correct the past. And many states are set to do just that. Perhaps none is as poised to put behind it an inglorious past like Delta, being were the worst actually happened this past twelve years of the country's democracy. It is gladdening to see the wind of change all over Delta. And we cannot but congratulate Aniomas who have almost surprisingly led in this matter. The gallant outing of Aniomas for the DPP in the last national assembly election – despite PDP's fierce rigging here and there and the declaration of PDP Senatorial candidate as ‘winner' in the Delta North
Nigerian Politics - Nigeria, Reconsider Your Stand
The law of protectionism is relevant if one has a thing to protect. It was the military era that Nigeria started the banning syndrome which really was of neither relevance nor protecting any banned goods it was supposed to.
Ban was placed on the importation of goods, ranging from vehicles, frozen chicken, turkey, textile goods to rice, flour, vegetable oil and even the tomato puree. The reason then was to protect our local industries. Ban was also placed on foreign exchange and that was the beginning of the downward plunge of the naira which before then was sixty kobo to one US dollar.
Yet, those in the fore-front of placing ban on foreign exchange were caught with fifty-two suit
Ban was placed on the importation of goods, ranging from vehicles, frozen chicken, turkey, textile goods to rice, flour, vegetable oil and even the tomato puree. The reason then was to protect our local industries. Ban was also placed on foreign exchange and that was the beginning of the downward plunge of the naira which before then was sixty kobo to one US dollar.
Yet, those in the fore-front of placing ban on foreign exchange were caught with fifty-two suit
Saturday, 16 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - A Letter for My Governor
A Letter for My Governor
A Letter
For My
Governor
The Profile, Prospects, The Problems, and the promise of A People Rejected, Oppressed, Repressed, Neglected and Abandoned by Her Government over Three Centuries
By
Alfredarian P I Edefe
Author of The Historic
Taming The Wilderness
Mission Digest Series
Introduction
As Delta State inaugurates His Excellency, The Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, On Monday, January 10, 2011, At the Cenotaph, Asaba, Following His Victory at the Re-Run Governorship Election On January 6, 2011
I Wish To Congratulate His Excellency The Governor For Coming On Board Again For A Serious Business With Deltans. This, I Solemnly
A Letter
For My
Governor
The Profile, Prospects, The Problems, and the promise of A People Rejected, Oppressed, Repressed, Neglected and Abandoned by Her Government over Three Centuries
By
Alfredarian P I Edefe
Author of The Historic
Taming The Wilderness
Mission Digest Series
Introduction
As Delta State inaugurates His Excellency, The Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, On Monday, January 10, 2011, At the Cenotaph, Asaba, Following His Victory at the Re-Run Governorship Election On January 6, 2011
I Wish To Congratulate His Excellency The Governor For Coming On Board Again For A Serious Business With Deltans. This, I Solemnly
Nigerian Politics - Democracy: ?The end justifies the means??
If the honest truth must be told, the idea of a true democratic system existing anywhere is a farce. Democracy is an idealism in the same way as one might say that perfectionism is an idealism. Idealism is always borne out of an aspiration to achieve a better state- so it can be said to be relative (the premise is simple enough to understand without going into the philosophies of Hegel or Kant). The ideal principles of democracy would involve everyone participating equally and benefitting equally in a political system. The reality is the opposite hence the incessant politicking (at exorbitant costs!) to the State. If Britain and America with centuries of practising have not got it
Nigerian Politics - Alhaji Aliko Dangote Is Not The Highest Paid Man In Nigeria
Nigeria is a country blessed tremendously by God with human, mineral and natural resources. We are so blessed that we have produced great men and women including a miss world, in the person of Agbani Darego. We have once had a Nigerian emerge the richest black man on earth. But i think it is laughable that the once world richest black man is not the highest paid man in Nigeria.Aliko Dangote is a man highly respected in the corridors of power with respect to business and politics. He has carved a niche for himself by providing the basic needs of over 150 million Nigerians. He was even once pronounced the world's richest black man by Forbes Magazine. But why is he not the highest
Nigerian Politics - Nigeria: A Land Of Wasted Opportunities?
Nigeria: A land of wasted opportunities By Chuks OLUIGBO
When recently the boss of the Joint Task Force on the Niger Delta, Sarkin Yarkin Bello announced to Nigerians that his force had arrested about 7 suspected oil bunkerers and closed down 600 illegal refineries in Rivers State, I congratulated him and the JTF for a job well done, in spite of my sincere belief that arresting bunkerers and closing down illegal refineries might not be the best actions in the present circumstances. I also gave the JTF henchman kudos for calling for legislation against the act of bunkering, but when he extended it to illegal refining of petroleum products and prescribed strict punishment to
When recently the boss of the Joint Task Force on the Niger Delta, Sarkin Yarkin Bello announced to Nigerians that his force had arrested about 7 suspected oil bunkerers and closed down 600 illegal refineries in Rivers State, I congratulated him and the JTF for a job well done, in spite of my sincere belief that arresting bunkerers and closing down illegal refineries might not be the best actions in the present circumstances. I also gave the JTF henchman kudos for calling for legislation against the act of bunkering, but when he extended it to illegal refining of petroleum products and prescribed strict punishment to
Friday, 15 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - Jonathan's Sweeping Victory MUST translate to Wholesale Performance
We shall be looking today at how the election of Jonathan represent national developmental hope after Nigeria missed it all since the forces that then were (especially British colonial power, and then Olusegun Obasanjo) disallowed Obafemi Awolowo from mounting the saddle of governance in Nigeria. That the nation has derailed long time ago we all agree. That the reason is traceable to those the British colonial power and subsequently Obasanjo chose to offer power majority agree. But we have yearned for long to get things right. April 16, 2011 was the day Nigerians went out with unshaken resolve and one solid position: to get things right. Jonathan was the outcome! So, the
Nigerian Politics - ?Clash of Civilisations' and the future of Nigeria's Unity
Handling the Ethno-religious Factor
Abdulrahman Mele
30th April 2010
One striking peculiarity of the modern times is globalisation. The age when people group themselves together based on the similarity of their ethnic and religious inclinations and avoid constant dealings with others - save when they chose to - is gone for good. A great deal of changes has occurred in this world; largely attributable to colonialism, industrialisation, wars, and the cosmopolitan outlook of modern societies. Consequently, ethno-religious differences no longer define where we live on this earth and who we deal with. This makes tolerance and respect for diversity an indispensable part of modern
Abdulrahman Mele
30th April 2010
One striking peculiarity of the modern times is globalisation. The age when people group themselves together based on the similarity of their ethnic and religious inclinations and avoid constant dealings with others - save when they chose to - is gone for good. A great deal of changes has occurred in this world; largely attributable to colonialism, industrialisation, wars, and the cosmopolitan outlook of modern societies. Consequently, ethno-religious differences no longer define where we live on this earth and who we deal with. This makes tolerance and respect for diversity an indispensable part of modern
Thursday, 14 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - The Five Richest Pastors In Nigeria
The Five Richest Pastors In Nigeria
Jun. 7 2011 - 12:22 pm
London-based Nigerian Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo
God is good, especially if you're a Nigerian pastor with some business savvy. These days, millions of souls, desperate for financial breakthroughs, miracles and healing, all rush to the church for redemption. And while the bible expressly states that salvation is free, at times it comes with a cost: offerings, tithes, gifts to spiritual leaders, and a directive to buy literature and other products created by men of God.
Pastors are no longer solely interested in getting people to Heaven; they've devised intelligent ways to make good money while reaching out to souls.
Take
Jun. 7 2011 - 12:22 pm
London-based Nigerian Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo
God is good, especially if you're a Nigerian pastor with some business savvy. These days, millions of souls, desperate for financial breakthroughs, miracles and healing, all rush to the church for redemption. And while the bible expressly states that salvation is free, at times it comes with a cost: offerings, tithes, gifts to spiritual leaders, and a directive to buy literature and other products created by men of God.
Pastors are no longer solely interested in getting people to Heaven; they've devised intelligent ways to make good money while reaching out to souls.
Take
Nigerian Politics - Anioma: the Need for Identity and Leadership
That the Anioma people have not woken up from slumber is emphatically a fact that will remain a burden ever to ever slow down the slow pace of the people until the people decide to rouse, seek and discover the solutions to their own problems. Major catalysts to the realization of this lie with this group making proper identity and finding leadership in any one that can be counted trust worthy. There are obviously many people who will like to see the Anioma continue to play second fiddle and even sink in the politics of Delta State in particular and Nigeria in general. Who are the Anioma people of Nigeria? Interestingly, the Anioma people themselves may not readily find an answer
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - Anioma: the Need for Identity and Leadership
That the Anioma people have not woken up from slumber is emphatically a fact that will remain a burden ever to ever slow down the slow pace of the people until the people decide to rouse, seek and discover the solutions to their own problems. Major catalysts to the realization of this lie with this group making proper identity and finding leadership in any one that can be counted trust worthy. There are obviously many people who will like to see the Anioma continue to play second fiddle and even sink in the politics of Delta State in particular and Nigeria in general. Who are the Anioma people of Nigeria? Interestingly, the Anioma people themselves may not readily find an answer
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - Sustainability Assignment
Countries all over the world, regardless of their economic development, are striving to achieve and maintain successful operation of the economic, socio-cultural and political stability and integrity within its boundaries. This goal is undoubtedly the mail prospect of countries’ officials and its people in most developed and prosperous countries. An entirely different picture can be observed when looking at the African continent or at almost any South American country. Why is that so? This report will attempt to discover the answers to this question.
Aims
This paper will consider one developing country in the context of its history, political situation, social
Aims
This paper will consider one developing country in the context of its history, political situation, social
Nigerian Politics - Obama In Ghana: A Sub-Saharan Sermon
The world, particularly Africa, is agog with the news of Barack Obama’s triumphant entry to Ghana this week, Obama-mania erupting across the nation. Whilst some African nations are busy licking their wounds, making various excuses for why the most powerful and popular man in the world chose Ghana ahead of them, most are simply relishing another proud moment of African history. As a Nigerian, I appreciate Obama’s choice of Ghana for his first visit to Sub-Saharan Africa, a nation which has managed to maintain a clean image in a continent so smeared in electoral fraud and political conflict. I applaud and agree with Prof. Wole Soyinka’s bold assertion: “If Obama decides to
Nigerian Politics - Raph Uwechue's 2015 Igbo Presidency Project
Since few months ago when the pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, purportedly acting after consultations with different Igbo groups both at home and in the Diaspora, announced that Ndigbo would support President Goodluck Jonathan to achieve his presidential ambition in 2011 so that Jonathan and his people would in turn support an Igbo president in 2015, both Ohanaeze and its Presidemt-General, Amb Raph Uwechue, have been under severe attack. Uche Ezechukwu, a columnist with The Sun, in a series of articles he entitled ‘Uwechue's sad swan song' used a lot of what I would call vituperative and undignified language against the person of Uwechue. Another writer,
Nigerian Politics - Africa's business competetive disadvantages don't have to adversely affect corporate social accountability
In a landmark case settled in June 2009, the family of the “Ogoni 9” executed in 1995 received a US$ 15.5 million payout from Royal Dutch Shell company. The case goes back to the 1990’s in Nigeria where it was alleged that Shell had a long history of closely working with the Nigerian government to quell popular opposition to its business operations in the Niger Delta region; home of the Ogoni people. Even though Nigeria is an oil-rich nation, environmental and human rights activists claim that oil and oil companies have brought nothing but poverty, environmental devastation and widespread incidences of severe human rights abuses to the inhabitants of the Delta. Oil spills,
Sunday, 10 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - What National Honours Awards are not
The 2007 Nigerian National Honours awards has come and gonebut not without several anomalies and humours accompanying it. More than 200 people received this award but it is doubtful if all of this Awardees merited these awards.
the national Honours dentedly portrayed the political will of the Nation's politicians to hold on to political patronage and relegating all others to the background. there was also the predication of an age long jinx that confers only our politicians with Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) and Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON)
It is sad that an award such as this one cannot see look beyond the confines of politicians and
the national Honours dentedly portrayed the political will of the Nation's politicians to hold on to political patronage and relegating all others to the background. there was also the predication of an age long jinx that confers only our politicians with Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) and Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON)
It is sad that an award such as this one cannot see look beyond the confines of politicians and
Nigerian Politics - rebranding nigeria
RE-BRANDING NIGERIA CANNOT WORK Re-branding of Nigeria is a good step by the government of Nigeria through the information minister Prof Dora akunyili but will not be an easy task because there are so many factors involved towards the re-branding of Nigeria. Before we begin to rebrand Nigeria, we should first ask ourselves, what is left of our national heritage that we can first sell to ourselves, and the world at large? Is it Corruption, Infrastructural decay, The Niger-Delta crisis, Electoral malpractices, every nation, quite like humans have their peculiar struggles and issues. The worrisome bad image about Nigeria outside the country is not only caused by internet fraud stars
African Politics: Refugees, the State and the Politics of Asylum in Africa (St Antony&quote;s Series)
Refugees, the State and the Politics of Asylum in Africa (St Antony"e;s Series)
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How do African states respond to the mass arrival and prolonged presence of refugees? This book answers this question by drawing on recent case studies and examining the politics behind refugee policy in Africa. The implications of this approach are important not only for the study of asylum in Africa, but also for the future of refugee protection.
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Nigerian Politics - Inside story of Yar?Adua(President) death scare
For the second time in one year, the country was awash with alarm of the death of President Umar Yar’Adua, who traveled to Saudi Arabia for medical treatment. Phone calls had come from across the country and some parts of the world trying to confirm if the rumour was true. A caller from Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, had called Saturday Sun, on Wednesday night, saying: “Hello, I want to know if it true that Yar’Adua (President Umar Musa Yar’Adua) is dead. It is a common story here.” Many other asked similar question, as Nigerians panicked that the eventuality may have happened. However, while President Yar’Adua did not die, it was gathered that he was actually
Nigerian Politics - FN FAL - Induction Coil - Water Valves
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In 1947, the first FN FAL prototype was completed. It was designed to fire the intermediate 7.92x33mm Kurz cartridge developed and used by the forces of Nazi Germany during World War II (see StG44 assault rifle). After testing this prototype in 1948, the British Army urged FN to build additional prototypes, including one in bullpup configuration, chambered for their new .280 British caliber intermediate cartridge. After evaluating the single bullpup prototype, FN decided to return instead to their original, conventional design for future production.
In 1950, the United Kingdom presented the redesigned FN rifle and the British EM-2, both in .280 British calibre, to the
In 1947, the first FN FAL prototype was completed. It was designed to fire the intermediate 7.92x33mm Kurz cartridge developed and used by the forces of Nazi Germany during World War II (see StG44 assault rifle). After testing this prototype in 1948, the British Army urged FN to build additional prototypes, including one in bullpup configuration, chambered for their new .280 British caliber intermediate cartridge. After evaluating the single bullpup prototype, FN decided to return instead to their original, conventional design for future production.
In 1950, the United Kingdom presented the redesigned FN rifle and the British EM-2, both in .280 British calibre, to the
African Politics: Performing South Africa's Truth Commission: Stages of Transition (African Expressive Cultures)
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South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commissions helped to end apartheid by providing a forum that exposed the nation's gross human rights abuses, provided amnesty and reparations to selected individuals, and eventually promoted national unity and healing. This book examines the truth commission as public ritual and national theater.
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Saturday, 9 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - The Solution to Combating Youth Crime in Nigeria
These figures only reconfirm the perception that high growth rates have failed to improve Nigeria's entrenched macro-economic deficiencies, born out of decades of failed governance, mismanagement and conflict. The downstream effects of youth unemployment are fuelling rapid alienation and social unrest across the Nigerian landscape, the immediate symptoms of which are evident in the palpable rise in organised crime, armed insurgency, vandalism and drug trafficking.
The impact of poverty
Human development indices for Africa's second largest economy continue to be appalling despite the country's bountiful resources, escalating oil fortunes and a vigorous reforms programme initiated
The impact of poverty
Human development indices for Africa's second largest economy continue to be appalling despite the country's bountiful resources, escalating oil fortunes and a vigorous reforms programme initiated
Nigerian Politics - Tapping Youth Potential For Enterprise Revolution - A Niger Delta Perspective
The resulting Niger Delta Job Creation and Conflict Prevention Initiative was aimed at improving peace and security in the country by empowering youths with skills relevant to local exigencies. The first three-year phase of the programme entailed the training of 300 youths, at a cost of $2.4 million, for direct private sector jobs or self employment opportunities. Although restricted in terms of initial scope and outlay, the arrangement offered a desperately needed win-win situation for the Nigerian economy at large and for youths and the private sector in particular.
The volatile Niger Delta region - a network of shallow creeks leading to the Gulf of Guinea - is both the greatest
The volatile Niger Delta region - a network of shallow creeks leading to the Gulf of Guinea - is both the greatest
Friday, 8 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - A Review of "My Nigeria: Five Decades of Independence"
The author of the book – My Nigeria: Five Decades of Independence is a Nigerian based veteran journalist. The name of the author is Peter Cunlife. He is a veteran Nigerian Journalist who follows the footpath of his Nigeria fore fathers. Not on this, he also followed the footsteps of the Nigerian Colonizers and administrators.
His nineteenth-century cousin, paddled ashore by slaves, twisted the arms of tribal chiefs to sign away their territorial rights in the oil-rich Niger Delta. Sixty years later, his grandfather helped craft Nigeria's constitution and negotiate its independence, the first of its kind in Africa. Four decades later, Peter Cunliffe-Jones arrived as a
His nineteenth-century cousin, paddled ashore by slaves, twisted the arms of tribal chiefs to sign away their territorial rights in the oil-rich Niger Delta. Sixty years later, his grandfather helped craft Nigeria's constitution and negotiate its independence, the first of its kind in Africa. Four decades later, Peter Cunliffe-Jones arrived as a
African Politics: Whitehall and the Suez Crisis (British Foreign & Colonial Policy)
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African Politics: The Foundations of Anti-Apartheid: Liberal Humanitarians and Transnational Activists in Britain and the United States, c.1919-64
The Foundations of Anti-Apartheid: Liberal Humanitarians and Transnational Activists in Britain and the United States, c.1919-64
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Anti-apartheid was one of the most significant international causes of the late twentieth century. The book provides the first detailed history of the emergence of anti-apartheid activism in Britain and the USA, tracing the network of individuals and groups who shaped the moral and political character of the movement.
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Nigerian Politics - A Review of "My Nigeria: Five Decades of Independence"
The author of the book – My Nigeria: Five Decades of Independence is a Nigerian based veteran journalist. The name of the author is Peter Cunlife. He is a veteran Nigerian Journalist who follows the footpath of his Nigeria fore fathers. Not on this, he also followed the footsteps of the Nigerian Colonizers and administrators.
His nineteenth-century cousin, paddled ashore by slaves, twisted the arms of tribal chiefs to sign away their territorial rights in the oil-rich Niger Delta. Sixty years later, his grandfather helped craft Nigeria's constitution and negotiate its independence, the first of its kind in Africa. Four decades later, Peter Cunliffe-Jones arrived as a
His nineteenth-century cousin, paddled ashore by slaves, twisted the arms of tribal chiefs to sign away their territorial rights in the oil-rich Niger Delta. Sixty years later, his grandfather helped craft Nigeria's constitution and negotiate its independence, the first of its kind in Africa. Four decades later, Peter Cunliffe-Jones arrived as a
Thursday, 7 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - Nigeria Sovereign Debt Rating: A "Junk Status" Could Prove Devastating For the Economy
Charles Malize
Nigeria's economy seems to give the impression of a nation that lacks direction and is swimming in circles. Nigeria's rating with the London based credit rating agency Fitch stands at BB- (or three notches into "junk"). Fitch recently revised the country's outlook from stable to negative that could translate to - below investment grade status – Junk. This action by Fitch should not be a surprise as a deteriorating economic condition becomes a foremost concern. There is growing anxiety about the country's tactless withdrawal of funds from its crude-oil account supposedly to help finance government operations. In addition there's the continuous fall of foreign
Nigeria's economy seems to give the impression of a nation that lacks direction and is swimming in circles. Nigeria's rating with the London based credit rating agency Fitch stands at BB- (or three notches into "junk"). Fitch recently revised the country's outlook from stable to negative that could translate to - below investment grade status – Junk. This action by Fitch should not be a surprise as a deteriorating economic condition becomes a foremost concern. There is growing anxiety about the country's tactless withdrawal of funds from its crude-oil account supposedly to help finance government operations. In addition there's the continuous fall of foreign
African Politics: Gandhi in the West: The Mahatma and the Rise of Radical Protest
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Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - A Short History of Obollo towns and communities in Enugu, State Nigeria
Introduction Not many historical literatures about Obollo communities and people exist for reasons I would not like to delve into for now. I shall leave that for another time. However, it is within my historical concern that the history of this part of Igboland be researched into for proper documentation and suitable knowledge of the customs and traditions of the people. Like the history of any other community, the illustrious sons and daughters of Obollo and others from the outside will find it enlightening to know just how it was with the people in the past. Again, it is a piece that many of us will find interesting.
Historians and scholars interested in the past of the people
Historians and scholars interested in the past of the people
Nigerian Politics - Any Deal between Jonathan, Ibori-Uduaghan!
We all love Goodluck Jonathan, and yours sincerely has arguably done more pro-GEJ articles (published home and abroad) than anybody since Atiku emptied his political campaigns of sanity. But honestly the issue of Jonathan's sudden silence about Ibori and equally sudden romance with Uduaghan, who hitherto has fought against him because of Ibori his cousin and mentor, a man sane community of humanity and mankind want prosecuted without any successful buy off as in other cases before now, is a matter of hurting concern. Therefore, I beg to write differently today!
Jonathan seemed solid when, under his watch, this case of Ibori resumed. But after pursuing the worst corruption case
Jonathan seemed solid when, under his watch, this case of Ibori resumed. But after pursuing the worst corruption case
African Politics: Grogan's 100 Best Cartoons
Grogan's 100 Best Cartoons
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Urbanisation Process in Cameroon: Patterns, Implications and Prospects (African Political, Economic, and Security Issues)
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Tuesday, 5 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - IGR and Formalising the Informal Economy in Nigeria
Nigeria has had a tumultuous history, marked by decades of virulent political and civilian strife since its independence in 1960. The oil boom of the '70s brought windfall profits to the emerging state, but corruption and gross mismanagement blighted economic indicators and rendered the vast majority of its population destitute. A reforms process initiated after the first democratically elected government was sworn to power in 1999 is beginning to show results, but hardly of the nature or scale that can reassure a country desperate to shake off its Third World heritage.
At the ground level, the extended economic stagnation and Nigeria's persistent failure to enforce corrective
At the ground level, the extended economic stagnation and Nigeria's persistent failure to enforce corrective
Nigerian Politics - Nigeria: Any Future for Its Citizens?
In 1960, the British reluctantly granted independence to a political entity it had put together with more than 250 ethnic nationalities, which it had either conquered or tricked into ceding their territories in the name of protection through misleading treaties created by the same Britain.
The putting together of these ethnic nationalities is a poor political experiment with lots of socio-economic and political problems which began to manifest years after. This experimentation if tried in any one European Nation will have resulted in the collapse of that Nation. It is therefore clear that the colonial power was interested commerce.
Today, Nigeria is carrying along
The putting together of these ethnic nationalities is a poor political experiment with lots of socio-economic and political problems which began to manifest years after. This experimentation if tried in any one European Nation will have resulted in the collapse of that Nation. It is therefore clear that the colonial power was interested commerce.
Today, Nigeria is carrying along
African Politics: Dark Cloud Descending (As Dictated to the Author by the Demon Bane)
Dark Cloud Descending (As Dictated to the Author by the Demon Bane)
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"All who are less, hear me (which no doubt means I should have everyone's attention): In the year of our Lord--more accurately yours, not mine--2xxx, a beautiful thing happened upon the Earth; so grand, so sublime, so lovely was the occurrence that I am moved to trembling when merely thinking about its splendor! And what, you may ask, is this event that makes even devils shiver? If I told you now then surely you would lose your courage for further reading, for such is the cowardice of most, who, like you, are of common men!"From the pages of The Lesser Tales--where he
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Sunday, 3 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - ANIOMA UNION GALWAY, IRELAND. FIRST ANNIVERSARY SPEECH
ANIOMA UNION GALWAY, IRELAND. First Aniverssary Speech (7/12/09) By Chris Okafor
Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen.
I just want to thank you all for coming, especially the Nigerian Ambassador to Ireland, Dr. Kema Chikwe and also the Mayor of Galway, Mr. Declan Mcdonnell.
Once again, thank you very much.
Today marks the first anniversary of Anioma Union here in Galway. Although this association officially started on the 25th day of November, 2007 but this is about the first time we deemed it necessary to put up this anniversary.
One of the primary objectives of the Anioma Union, among other things are to promote our cultures, traditions and to foster unity, progress and good
Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen.
I just want to thank you all for coming, especially the Nigerian Ambassador to Ireland, Dr. Kema Chikwe and also the Mayor of Galway, Mr. Declan Mcdonnell.
Once again, thank you very much.
Today marks the first anniversary of Anioma Union here in Galway. Although this association officially started on the 25th day of November, 2007 but this is about the first time we deemed it necessary to put up this anniversary.
One of the primary objectives of the Anioma Union, among other things are to promote our cultures, traditions and to foster unity, progress and good
Nigerian Politics - MIGRATION TO FOREIGN LANDS
Migration to foreign lands
By Gbenga Kayode
The sustained migration of peoples, especially the essential human assets from the African continent in general and Nigeria in particular to Europe, Asia and the Americas to seek asylum for enhanced opportunities in recent times ought to be a real source of concern to any responsible governments, businesses and the citizenry at large.
Although, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has divided international migrants into two groups: those who migrate of their own free will, leaving for study, work or to join their families, repression or natural disaster. Yet, the two categories have rapidly become interdependent because of
By Gbenga Kayode
The sustained migration of peoples, especially the essential human assets from the African continent in general and Nigeria in particular to Europe, Asia and the Americas to seek asylum for enhanced opportunities in recent times ought to be a real source of concern to any responsible governments, businesses and the citizenry at large.
Although, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has divided international migrants into two groups: those who migrate of their own free will, leaving for study, work or to join their families, repression or natural disaster. Yet, the two categories have rapidly become interdependent because of
Saturday, 2 July 2011
Nigerian Politics - Anioma: Igbo, Ijaw, Itsekiri, Urhobo, Isoko, Leave Us Alone!
I want to preface this write-up by emphatically stating that we are “Anioma,” our region can and should only be correctly referred to as “Anioma” and not “Western Igbos,” “Ika Igbos” or even “Delta Igbo,” all of which presage nothing but “fake Igbos.” Care should also be taken not to refer to us as “Delta North” as we have never heard of “Ebonyi East,” “Lagos North” or “Sokoto South” these derogatory and discriminatory references are threateningly tending to overshadow and send our prestigious name, Anioma to its early grave, so the proper usage of this name is of uttermost concern to me. Contrary to prevailing circumstances and dilemma
Nigerian Politics - Politicians are the causes of electoral violence in Nigeria ? APV
A non-governmental organization, Arewa Patriotic Vanguard has blamed the Nigerian politicians for the involvement of youth in electoral violence and the use of youths as political thugs. In Nigeria, the involvement of youths in various acts of violence have become a regular menace in the region as youths are frequently seen in the scene of political, electoral and religious violence which often leads to the death of thousands and leaving hundreds youths injured. Speaking with reporters in a workshop organized by Arewa Patriotic Vanguard, the Chairman, Alhaji Abdulrazak Gidado said unless Nigeria finds a way to prevent pre, during and post election violence and election rigging the
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African Politics: The Truth In Black And White
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As the United States heads toward the 2008 presidential election, Harry Jackson presents his vision for what the new political agenda items will be for the church and how they line up with the issues and circumstances faced by African-Americans.Now is the moment in history when black and white churches in America must come together to direct the affairs of our nation. This emerging movement goes beyond old political labels of right and left. The day of blind party allegiance is over. Jackson explains how a coalition of black and white Evangelicals will prove unstoppable because it will promote both
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Nigerian Politics - LET INTEGRITY RULE
Integrity as an attribute is synonymous with God and a relative of sincerity of purpose, clarity of vision and unwavering convictions. Integrity does not pretend and does not retract its words because it thinks before it speaks and looks well before it leaps.
Integrity has conscience hence it does not falter. It is sagacious, brave and bold. Its foundation is sure and it stands like Mount Zion. Integrity believes in itself and does not prevaricate. For the fact that it is not flippant, it hardly deceives. Integrity is as certain as sunrise and sunset, as day and night and as winter and summer.
Integrity is not
Integrity has conscience hence it does not falter. It is sagacious, brave and bold. Its foundation is sure and it stands like Mount Zion. Integrity believes in itself and does not prevaricate. For the fact that it is not flippant, it hardly deceives. Integrity is as certain as sunrise and sunset, as day and night and as winter and summer.
Integrity is not
Nigerian Politics - NIGER DELTA: YAR ADUA AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT:
NIGER DELTA: YAR ADUA AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT: By Chris Okafor Nowadays reading Nigeria Newspapers or watching either AIT or NTA International through cables is becoming some sort of disturbing phenomenon. Over the last few years here in Ireland, I have cultivated an unprecedented habit as a ritual to wake up as early as possible in the morning even when my family are still in bed, to devote at least one hour to read Nigerian Newspapers through the Internet and another 45 minutes to watch two of the aforementioned television stations. This is normally what keeps me abreast of what is happening in Nigeria but then I realized that I often get uncontrollable headache doing this which
African Politics: Nation, Society and Culture in North Africa (History and Society in the Islamic World)
Nation, Society and Culture in North Africa (History and Society in the Islamic World)
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African Politics: Strategic Security Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Comprehensive Annotated Bibliography (African Special Bibliographic Series)
Strategic Security Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Comprehensive Annotated Bibliography (African Special Bibliographic Series)
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This text challenges the current thinking on strategic security issues in Sub-Saharan Africa by bringing the entire literature together on all of the regions and countries. It provides compelling international and foreign perspectives using various information systems. The book will interest those who want to understand the state and direction of strategic security studies on the continent. The sources in this bibliography are based on peer-reviewed journals, international non-governmental studies, governmental
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