Written by Dr. E. O Eke A nation that wishes to survive, does not pursue polices that divide the people along primordial fault lines. It does not emphasise indigenousness but rather citizenship. A nation that wishes to survive, does not pursue polices that divide the people along primordial fault lines. It does not emphasise indigenousness but rather citizenship. In … [Read more...] about Nigeria, the inconvenient truths, the apartheid within
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Chinua Achebe forces Rapper 50 Cent to rename movie
Written by Sean Michaels Things fall apart for rapper as Nigerian writer makes him change forthcoming film title to avoid conflict with 1958 novel 50 Cent has been undone by one of Africa's greatest novelists, Chinua Achebe. The rapper's latest movie has been renamed ahead of its release, due to a conflict with Achebe's most famous work. Things Fall Apart, … [Read more...] about Chinua Achebe forces Rapper 50 Cent to rename movie
No roads to anywhere in Onitsha
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?