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Written by Dimeari Von Kemedi Every successful team is built around one great player- a Christiano Ronaldo, a Lionel Messi,  a Sunday Mba, etc. Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council no doubt is a team of prodigious talent. President Jonathan has assembled a lot of brain power in his administration. Yet our Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the … [Read more...] about Okonjo-Iweala: Backbone of a rising economy

Written by Darlington Agomuo In death, Achebe became more popular and great. That is the hallmark of true patriots and man of honour. The personality and achievements of Achebe have been given generous mention in the print and electronic media, but not that aspect that defines the Igbo spirit in him. The accident that sent Achebe to the wheelchair brought out the dogged … [Read more...] about Achebe, national honours and Nobel prize

Written by Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala There has recently been a lot of misinformation and misconception in our public debate on debt.  My goal in this article is to shed some light on the public debt, to clarify the real state of Nigeria’s debt position, and hopefully, provide a knowledge platform for constructive debate. Let me say at the outset that no one in … [Read more...] about Okonjo-Iweala: Clarifying Nigeria’s Debt Position

Chinua Achebe, The father of modern African literature, was described by United States President, Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle as: “A revolutionary author” who “shattered the conventions of literature.” The above description of Achebe was made in a letter released by The White House and  addressed to the family of Achebe. The letter was read by a representative … [Read more...] about Achebe, a Revolutionary author and Cultural ambassador – President Obama

Adding  more salt to a festering sore, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, the Executive Governor of Rivers State has now be suspended by his ruling party  - Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Loading to the headache and burden  of Governor Amaechi was his bad relationship with the presidency and his squabble  with Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) on the chairmanship of the … [Read more...] about Gov. Amaechi suspended by PDP