Written by Muhammad Ajah Although I was one of those Nigerians who underestimated the ability of Mr. President to conduct a free and fair election due to his interest in the Presidential race, I have come to realize that it was a misplaced thought. He has done well in that aspect, at least far better than the past since the return of Nigeria to democratic … [Read more...] about What Mr. President must do to succeed
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USA, China , and Africa
Written by Jamie Bechtel USA 5 : China 1 : Africa 0. It's Time to Get Our Game On Team China has exactly one objective in Africa: the Chinese want to capture as much of the natural resource base as is possible to continue to fuel China's economic growth. Because the Chinese are singularly focused on this objective, they are incredibly efficient. Their development … [Read more...] about USA, China , and Africa
President Jonathan to visit White House on June 8
Written by WASHINGTON (AFP) US President Barack Obama will welcome newly sworn in Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan to the White House on June 8, officials said Saturday. Obama "looks forward to consulting with President Jonathan on the latest regional and global developments, and deepening our strong bilateral partnership," his spokesman said in a … [Read more...] about President Jonathan to visit White House on June 8
Nigeria’s Inauguration Ceremonies in Pictures
President and Governors Inauguration Ceremonies Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in for his first full elected term at the helm of Africa's most populous nation on Sunday faced with the challenge of driving reform and trying to heal regional rifts. Heads of state from across Africa, foreign dignitaries, religious leaders and traditional rulers … [Read more...] about Nigeria’s Inauguration Ceremonies in Pictures
The fall and ordeal of IMF’s Chief
The fall and ordeal of IMF’s Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn in pictures "A New York court will hear a fresh request on Thursday to release IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn from custody on bail after he was charged with trying to rape a hotel maid. Strauss-Kahn has been held at New York's Rikers Island jail since Monday, when a judge denied an earlier request from his lawyer to … [Read more...] about The fall and ordeal of IMF’s Chief