by Wale Sokunbi For this 53rd celebration, Boko Haram, as it has done in recent years, kicked off the celebration with the midnight murder of about 50 innocent students in an agricultural college in Guijba, Yobe State, recently. Beyond Boko Haram, kidnapping for ransom has become a serious problem in the Southern part of the... Read More

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Opinion: #Independence53 – Nigeria and its 53 years of perpetual labour

by Yoma Victor Nigeria is determined to give birth, having seen other nations fall apart for much lesser wickedness, she hungers and thirsts for new midwives that will arise for her. She has grown weak from these midwives who have refused to allow her birth her true seed but have even raped her in this... Read More

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October 2, 2013

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Femi Fani-Kayode: Nigeria at 53 – A time to think

by Femi Fani-Kayode Other than the usual congratulations, platitudes, expressions of joy and offerings of thanks to God I believe that as we celebrate our nation’s 53rd independence anniversary it is time for us to bare our minds in a candid and frank manner and to really sit down and think. During her election campaign... Read More

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October 1, 2013

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The future is here! 7 (cool) reasons to celebrate Nigeria at 53

by Wilfred Okiche We understand what you mean when you conclude that maybe we have seen the best of times as a nation. The present feels depressing and the future seems bleak. Power is almost non-existent despite government many interventions, our brothers die, nameless and faceless due to the protracted Boko Haram menace and our... Read More

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October 1, 2013

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Opinion: Nigeria is worth it, please celebrate her!

by Ikem Eva Deborah Today, I expect our leaders to perform the same dance of shame they perform at Nigeria’s birthday every year, while the country is gradually breaking into pieces. In fact, I expect today’s ‘birthday’ cake to be twice bigger than it was last year. After all, Nigeria is worth celebrating. By way... Read More

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October 1, 2013

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Opinion: Let us celebrate, the future is bright

by Habeeb Kolade So you either join the bandwagon of blamers who blame Jonathan and every other person except themselves for Nigeria’s woes. You can also join those who would quickly flee the country at any given opportunity having lost faith in the country or those who believe Boko Haram and the rampant corruption are... Read More

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Opinion: #Independence53 – Nigeria and its 53 years of perpetual labour

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Opinion: Nigeria is worth it, please celebrate her!

Opinion: Let us celebrate, the future is bright

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