Written by Onyema Omenuwa' The hypocrisy of supporters of Nigerian politicians can be nauseating. Lately, to even a casual follower of political developments, nothing arouses such revulsion more than the virulence being exhibited towards Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, by supporters of Bola Ahmed Tinubu because of the former’s ambition to succeed President Muhammadu … [Read more...] about With Osinbajo, it’s Catch-22 for Tinubu
Harvard reparations plan reminds us of the role of universities in Black enslavement
Written by David A. Love Universities profited from slavery and played a role in the enslavement of Black people. And it is time that they acknowledge this legacy and make amends for the harm they caused. Harvard University is the latest institution of higher education to address its role in slavery. The Ivy League university—with a massive $53.2 billion … [Read more...] about Harvard reparations plan reminds us of the role of universities in Black enslavement
BOOK REVIEW: South Africa, a success story for democracy
Written by Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office In a new book, MIT political scientist Evan Lieberman examines a quarter-century of post-Apartheid government and finds meaningful progress. Back in April 1994, the world watched a remarkable event: South Africa’s first democratic election with universal suffrage. The country whose Apartheid system had legalized racial … [Read more...] about BOOK REVIEW: South Africa, a success story for democracy
Gov. Nasir El Rufai and the Toast in Honour of Amaechi
By Oby Ndukwe The political arena has witnessed a massive boost with key presidential aspirants of the two major parties leading their teams to different states of the country in a bid to get endorsement by revered Traditional Rulers and delegates for the primary elections expected at the end of May, 2023. While there are assurances in some quarters, on the other hand, … [Read more...] about Gov. Nasir El Rufai and the Toast in Honour of Amaechi
Ahmed Idris: Nigeria’s accountant general faces corruption charges after arrest
By Camillus Eboh Reuters Nigeria's economic crimes agency said on Monday night it had arrested the country's accountant general over charges of diverting public funds and money laundering to the tune of 80 billion naira ($193 million). Africa's biggest economy and energy producer, Nigeria has struggled for decades with endemic corruption among senior public servants and … [Read more...] about Ahmed Idris: Nigeria’s accountant general faces corruption charges after arrest