Several climate regimes characterize the African continent; the wet tropical, dry tropical, and alternating wet and dry climates are the most common. Many countries on the continent are prone to recurrent droughts; some drought episodes, particularly in southeast Africa, are associated with El NiZo-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomena. Deterioration in terms of trade, … [Read more...] about AFRICA: The Regional Impacts of Climate Change
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Bakassi: As we reach the end of the Road
As the government of Nigeria hands over the oil-rich Bakassi peninsula to the government of Cameroon, in the words of President Umaru Yar'Adua, it's ''very painful for all'' but it must go on as planned. Nigeria must display and maintain a steady hand and implement the agreement in concord and harmony. As a lawful nation and law abiding nation, Nigeria has the obligation to … [Read more...] about Bakassi: As we reach the end of the Road
AFRIPOL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FOR GOVERNORS OF NIGERIA 2009
THE EMERGING DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS His Excellency Dr. Peter Obi: The Executive Governor of AnambraState His Excellency Comrade Oshiomhole: The Executive Governor of EdoState These Gentlemen are democrats who respect the rule of law. When they were shut out from the office of governorship after clearly winning the elections, they took the high road. Instead of … [Read more...] about AFRIPOL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FOR GOVERNORS OF NIGERIA 2009
Are Africans really intelligent people?
Written by Etim Etim JAMES Dewey Watson (born April 6, 1928) is an American molecular biologist, best known as one of the three that discovered the structure of DNA. Apart from space technology, molecular science and genetics are perhaps the most sophisticated manifestation of human ingenuity. Dewey is therefore one of the world's most renowned scientists of our … [Read more...] about Are Africans really intelligent people?
Building democracy and good governance
Written by Adedolapo Lufadeju THE general elections of April 14 and 21 have come and gone. The elections on the whole were considered to be poorly conducted, badly managed and lacking in credibility. What is gratifying to most Nigerians who wish this country well is that the voting process was peaceful, but because of the unfairness of the process, the declaration of … [Read more...] about Building democracy and good governance