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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: How I was banned from speaking Igbo
by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani In our series of letters from African journalists, Nigerian novelist and writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani recalls how she was banned from speaking her mother tongue. My parents…
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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: Does Nigeria have an image problem?
by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani But the Nigerian just has to kick up a tornado whenever he is perceived unpalatably. Some years ago, a British filmmaker discovered an exotic site…
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#TheYNaijaInterview: My generation cannot change the country simply because we’re young – Chude Jideonwo
by Wilfred Okiche Chude Jideonwo is a writer, journalist, media entrepreneur and social advocate. His new book 'Are We The Turning Point Generation?' will be launched officially today at the…
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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: Media turns Boko Haram into ’Superstar Monsters’
by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani I can imagine the AK47-clad hoodlums scrambling to Google after each fresh aggression, frantically typing their leader’s name and some relevant key words. There was…
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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: The peculiarities of doing business in Nigeria
by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani A number of multinationals in Nigeria have suffered costly reprimands from the judiciaries in their countries of origin, for engaging in practices that can be crucial…
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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: In Nigeria, terrorism moves south
by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani The argument has been that more foreign involvement will trigger more violence by the terrorists, but it is clear that they do not need a trigger.…
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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: The power of a name
by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani One of the most spectacular reinforcements of the idea that names have power has been Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan, who enjoyed a series of “lucky” outcomes…
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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: Nigerian tribalism – A personal love story
by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani There really isn't much hope for my father's generation in terms of relinquishing tribal sentiments. Our only hope is our youth. When I was 17, a tall,…
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“If you don’t like someone’s story, write your own” – The New York Times reviews Achebe’s life
by Dwight Garner “If you don’t like someone’s story,” Chinua Achebe told The Paris Review in 1994, “write your own.” In his first novel and masterpiece, “Things Fall Apart” (1958),…
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10 Authors make NLNG Prize for Literature shortlist
by Stanley Azuakola Mai Nasara, Winner of NLNG Prize 2011 Ten authors have made the initial shortlist for this year’s Nigeria LNG Prize for Literature. They will now contest to…
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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: Reform, in the name of the Father
By the time the dead cats, monkey paws and severed heads of chickens started appearing on our front porch, no one was sure exactly who was trying to get rid…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy