Slavery of Africans and Slavery in Africa
Although slavery has been practiced for almost the whole of recorded history, the vast numbers involved in the African slave trade has left a legacy which can not be ignored.Slavery...
Political Abortion: Obama’s Stand on Nigeria
I pretend to understand how much hatred President Obama and his administration have towards Nigeria. During his several visits to Africa before and after his inauguration, President Obama has willingly...
Beast in Denial -Rise of xenophobia around the globe
It’s quite amazing to see how hard times and austerity can strike up the real beast in humans both in those that claim to be most civilized and their counterparts...
Africa: The Dilemma of the 21st Century.
Across the globe, Africa is presented as ‘no good’ a continent. It is violence, hunger, disease, corruption, poverty and ignorance. (more…)
12.4bn oil windfall: Babangida has a case to answer, says Falana
Following a petition by a coalition of civil society groups in the country seeking accountability for the missing $12.4 oil windfall, former military president General Ibrahim Gbadamosi Babangida (rtd) has...
Does the OECD Know Where is Israel? Just say NO!!
When words like "hush money," "tax fraud" and "Republican slush funds" dominate the headlines, it is time for us to find new leadership. (more…)
We Want Nigeria to Succeed,’ But Nigerians Have to Want That Too – U.S. Ambassador
The failed attempt on December 25, 2009 by the young Nigerian, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, to detonate hidden explosives on a flight to Detroit created an additional layer of complexity for...
Obama Administration Broadens Ties to Nigeria
Nigeria's acting president, Goodluck Jonathan will take part in next week's Nuclear Security Summit at the White House, where he is also expected to meet President Obama. On April 6,...
I Have Confidence in New Cabinet, Says Jonathan
ACTING President Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday inaugurated a 38-man cabinet with a vote of confidence on the new team, even as he issued a two-week ultimatum to come up with a...
Onaiyekan, Oyedepo, Two Others in Secret Talks With Acting President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan
Abuja — Barely 48 hours after they met behind closed doors with ailing President Umaru Yar'Adua, four top Christian clerics, National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, and...