Mystery of Life
Life is a mystery The happenings thereof; Ne’ve been understood by the wisest of men, Not ‘because their wisdom is no true wisdom, But ‘cause wisdom is just wisdom –...
A Magic Man’s Magical Pen -Ben Okri
He is an African from Nigeria. His name is Ben Okriâ€â€one of the greatest geniuses Nigeria would ever dream to have. He is not really a magician in the sense...
Barack Obama: The President With Many Firsts
It is no longer news that Barack Hussein Obama Jr. became the first black president of the United States of America on the 20th day of January 2009. It is...
Why I Write About Nigeria
Several times I have had cause to question myself on the reason why I write (and indeed, worry) about my country, Nigeria, or why I feel like contributing to several...
The trial of a goat
The Vanguard newspaper considered the story so important it had to position it strategically on its front page on Friday, January 23: this is the story of the goat that...
Re-examining Nigeria’s Relationship with Other Africans
A letter titled “Nigerians and Botswana†published in The Guardian of Sunday 18th January 2009, and sent in by Ifeoma Ogbodo from Lagos caught my eye. The letter basically drew...
Which Way Nigeria (2)
Alright, I have asked this question before but I am asking it again, Which Way Nigeria? Where are we heading to? Is it just me or is it a fact...
Dubai to invest in Nigerian oil sector
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Dubai said Sunday it has reached a deal with Nigeria to invest in the African nation's conflict-ravaged oil industry and other sectors of the economy....
What can be done about being Nigerian
Sometimes I wonder why I was born a Nigerian. But is there really any thing that can change that? Maybe if my parents had gone on a honey moon out...
Obama’s grandmother to travel to the US
 Mama Sarah Obama is to travel to the US to witness the inauguration of her grandson on January 20 (more…)