Written by Chijioke Iremeka Potholes, abandoned road project claim lives as contractor blames non-payment WHATEVER else is being celebrated as Anambra State marks the 20th anniversary of its creation, roads cannot be one of them. Neither the Federal nor state-owned roads are in a good shape, except perhaps, a few in and around Awka, the state capital. The roads in and … [Read more...] about No roads to anywhere in Onitsha
Dr. Okonjo-Iweala, World Bank and Country
Written by Bisi Olawunmi OPINION Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a former World Bank Managing Director and Nigeria's current finance minister has been generating controversy mainly on whether or not the debt relief she worked to effect during her first coming as finance minister under the Obasanjo presidency could be regarded as an achievement. Some also question the … [Read more...] about Dr. Okonjo-Iweala, World Bank and Country
Is Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for real?
Written by •Dr.Ola Balogun CONTROVERSY The myth of IMF competence rating Ministers in their native countries, based on the premise of the supposed competence that the western-anointed 'experts' are deemed to have manifested in the various World Bank and IMF positions to which they are regularly appointed by the powers that be in the western world. However, it is … [Read more...] about Is Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for real?
The African story as told by Chimamanda Adichie
Written by Obinna Emelike Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie While signing her autobiography on a guest’s copy of ‘The Thing Around Your Neck,’ her latest work, her calm demeanor was unmatched as her almond shaped eyes peered deep into the guest’s eye, probing the intension of buying her new book. She would prefer every guest at the book launch not to buy a book they will not … [Read more...] about The African story as told by Chimamanda Adichie
Glimpse at Martin Lurther King Memorial
The celebration of the Civil Right Icon: late Rev. Martin Luther King "The memorial sits on the National Mall between memorials honoring Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson. It includes a 30-foot (9-meter)-tall sculpture of King and a 450-foot (137-meter)-long granite wall inscribed with 14 quotations from his speeches.The sheer size of the sculpture of … [Read more...] about Glimpse at Martin Lurther King Memorial