In the last few weeks, the world has keenly followed the aftermath of the groundbreaking ruling annulling Kenya’s 2017 presidential elections, and the violent government suppression that has followed. Many have blamed Uhuru Kenyatta for how poorly the post annulment proceedings of the Kenya Presidential rerun have been handled – a wrong message from Africa... Read More

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March 9, 2017

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The Thread: In Africa, here’s how Nigeria is leading from behind

Nigeria is supposed to be the giant of Africa. But is she? Henry Okelue explains why we are deceiving ourselves about Nigeria’s standing in the comity of African nations. Do see below: Nigeria has been unfair to Africa.We have failed to provide innovative leadership. Things we should be thought leaders on we are catching up... Read More

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October 3, 2016

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Opinion: The Nigeria of my dreams

by Adebayo Williams Nigeria the rich oil giant of Africa, rich in culture and tradition, the most populous country in Africa, blessed with numerous natural resources. Green and white is our symbol which represents natural wealth and peace; unity and faith, peace and progress is our motto which tells us the attributes we should be... Read More

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August 23, 2016

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Opinion: The wobbling giant called Nigeria

by Aduratomi Bolade For some curious reason, we have become used to low or at best average performance. Nigeria has become a synonym for mediocrity. Whether in governance, education or sports. Even in religion where we have some of the most celebrated religious leaders in the world, we’ve managed to inject our peculiar ‘Nigerianness’ into it... Read More

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March 12, 2015

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Opinion: The kind of leadership Nigeria needs

by Eze Onyekpere The 2015 elections provide an opportunity to start the process. Kick out corrupt and inept leaders and wait in 2019 to further kick out those who you voted for this time around but have disappointed the people. Each passing day, Nigerians converge at different places analysing the challenges facing our nation, proffering... Read More

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September 18, 2014

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Nigeria’s foreign policy shows that even a giant can’t go too far

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Last week, Liberian president Ellen Sirleaf wrote to US President Barack Obama to implore the US to help Liberia fight Ebola. She told Obama in the letter, “Without more direct help from your government, we will lose this battle against Ebola.” It’s been about nine months since Ebola broke out in West... Read More

The News Blog

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August 7, 2014

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Dipo Awojide: Increase the Budget on Education, Research/Development and Training. (Y! PolicyHub)

by Dipo Awojide We are not doing enough to make us more competitive as a nation. It is important that we continually increase investment in education, research and development, and training. Contrasting the British and the Nigerian education system reveals how much work we need to do in Nigeria before we can measure up. Those... Read More

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July 15, 2013

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Collins Uma: What an eventful week in the life of Nigeria

by Collins Uma Sunday came with the news of George Zimmerman being found not guilty of the murder of Trayvon Martin. Of course those who hailed Al-Mustapha’s ‘Not guilty’ verdict were the same who condemned Zimmerman’s ‘Not guilty’ verdict. It was the best of weeks, it was the worst of weeks. It was a week... Read More

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November 19, 2012

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Opinion: Green, white, hoax

by Oluwafunmilayo Oyatogun Nigeria’s size in people or gross GDP will not be sufficient for her to retain the title of ‘Giant of Africa’. Right now, she is dangling from the thin rope that separates giant from Agbaya. Nigeria, in recent history, has become a callous imitator: of so-called democracy, of so-called enlightenment and of... Read More

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September 19, 2012

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Opinion: The wishful thinking that is Nigeria

by Matilda Orhewere It is of paramount importance that Nigerians start to make conscious effort to aspire to higher heights on the ‘hierarchy of needs’ table. Wishful thinking is indicative of the love for things one has neither worked for nor earned. Until some price is paid for something, desiring such benefits will remain an... Read More

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Opinion: The wobbling giant called Nigeria

Opinion: The kind of leadership Nigeria needs

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Dipo Awojide: Increase the Budget on Education, Research/Development and Training. (Y! PolicyHub)

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Collins Uma: What an eventful week in the life of Nigeria

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