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Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the ousted and former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria has been appointed the emir of Kano, Nigeria. BBC reported that "  The ousted central bank governor and prominent government critic, Lamido Sanusi, has been named as the new emir of Kano in Nigeria. The new emir becomes one of the most influential spiritual leaders in the country's … [Read more...] about Lamido Sanusi is the new Emir of Kano

Nigeria's Wole Soynika paid a powerful tribute to the famous and talented African American poet , actor, writer and civil activist Maya Angelou, who just passed away.  Soynika recollected their meeting and interaction. He further acknowledged her great presence on the global theater: "Maya's 'AFRICA' was more than a mere literary metaphor and reference point - it … [Read more...] about Wole Soyinka Pays Tribute to the late – Maya Angelou

Written by Emeka Aroh Igbos are increasingly known as a people that shun, deny and castigate their language at home and in Diaspora. In a forced attempt to show off, or adapt and belong to an imaginary elite class, some Igbos magically shed their ‘thick’ accent, modify their names (Chiwetel), and refuse to associate with anyone that remind them of their ‘not-soglorious’ … [Read more...] about Speak Igbo, please

Written by Dr. Goodluck Jonathan 1. I greet and felicitate with you all, today, as we mark 15 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in our beloved country. 2. Our dear nation, Nigeria, has certainly come a long way and made notable progress since our first Democracy Day on May 29, 1999 when the military finally relinquished power and handed over to a … [Read more...] about President Jonathan: Democracy Day Pronouncement

Written by Associated Press South Africa's president, Jacob Zuma, was inaugurated for a second term on Saturday in a ceremony marked by dance, prayer, a 21-gun salute and air force flyovers. Leaders from Nigeria, Zimbabwe and other African countries attended the event at the Union Buildings, a government complex in the South African capital of Pretoria. It was the same … [Read more...] about South Africa: President Zuma sworn in for second term