Written by Femi Aribisala Moghalu’s Africa is quintessentially African. It is not borrowed. It is not a copycat. It is not stolen. It is not reliant on European blueprints or leftovers. It is endogenously African. The title of Kingsley Moghalu’s new book, “Emerging Africa,” is puzzling. Rather than being an affirmation of its title, Moghalu’s book begs the question: “Is … [Read more...] about Nigeria and the World: Kingsley Moghalu’s “Emerging Africa”
Forbes World Most Powerful People
For third time in a row the most powerful person in the world according to FORBES is not President Barack Obama. This time around the person is the Russian Bear, the most powerful Vladimir Putin, President of Russia. Also in the Forbes list of the Most Powerful People in the World, the two Africans and Black that made the list were Aliko Dangote of Nigeria at 64 in the … [Read more...] about Forbes World Most Powerful People
Nigerians have failed Nigeria – Gov. Obi
Written by VINCENT UJUMADU - Vanguard News ANAMBRA State governor, Mr. Peter Obi has charged Nigerians to seek divine intervention to tackle the various challenges confronting the country. Speaking at an inter-denominational church service to mark the 53rd Independence anniversary of the country at Women Development Centre, Awka, Governor Obi regretted that Nigerians … [Read more...] about Nigerians have failed Nigeria – Gov. Obi
Nigeria looted oil money ‘laundered abroad’
Written by BBC The proceeds from stolen Nigerian crude oil sold each year on international markets are being laundered in world financial centres, a new report says. The London-based think-tank Chatham House said Nigeria's oil was being looted on an "industrial scale". Africa's biggest oil producer should be more proactive in sharing intelligence so foreign … [Read more...] about Nigeria looted oil money ‘laundered abroad’
Explanations for Archbishop Kattey’s kidnap
Written by Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi Popular U.S. gospel artiste, Donnie McClurkin sang: 'these are the days of Elijah...,' but, I beg to disagree. For I see incongruity in that disclosure that the present times is ala the days of Elijah. How can we be in the days of a man whose words caused fire to rain from heaven and consume troops of soldiers sent to arrest him, yet have … [Read more...] about Explanations for Archbishop Kattey’s kidnap