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#NelsonMandela: First photos from the memorial service in honour of Madiba
by Oge Okonkwo Tens of thousands of people together with world leaders are currently gathered at the FNB stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa at the memorial service for the late legend,…
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Okey Ikechukwu: Let me tell you Mandela’s real legacy for Africa
by Okey Ikechukwu Which former Nigerian leader can boast of a mentoring programme than comes from within, as exemplified in his of her life? The vain self-glorification that has overrun…
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#NelsonMandela: Beverly Osu, Derenle Edun, others pay last respect to Madiba in Soweto (See Photos)
by Oke Efagene Former Big Brother Africa (BBA) contestant and model, Beverly Osu and media personality, Derenle Edun, showed up in South Africa to pay their last respect to late…
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Emeka Anyaoku: A tribute to the Mandela I knew
by Emeka Anyaoku In Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, South Africa finally found the man who gave the lead to the people of South Africa in all their “human varieties” to resolve…
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Jonathan flies to South Africa for Mandela’s funeral, may return early
by Oke Efagene President Jonathan and his entourage will leave Abuja for South Africa on Monday, December 9, to attend the burial of former South African president, Nelson Mandela, who…
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#NelsonMandela: Footballers, Drogba and Eboue penalized for paying tribute to late icon
by Adeola Balogun Following the death of late South African anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela, millions of supporters paid tribute in any way they could. This included former Chelsea striker, Didier…
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Ochereome Nnanna: Is a Nigerian Mandela possible?
by Ochereome Nnanna So, we return to our question: Is Nigerian Mandela possible? Looking at our history, your answer is likely to be: No. The British colonialists did not lay…
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Queen Elizabeth will be absent at Mandela’s funeral, 140 heads of state to attend
The Queen will not attend Nelson Mandela's funeral after being advised to scale back on long haul travel, it has been reported. Instead Prince Charles will represent the British monarchy…
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Opinion: Nelson Mandela – Only the deep can call the deep
by Adeolu Ademoyo Yes, it is good that you declared three-day mourning period for Mandela in Nigeria. Will it not be a good way to honor Mandela’s memory if the…
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Simon Kolawole: If only Nigeria had a Mandela
by Simon Kolawole When I hear Nigerians eulogise Mandela, hypocrisy is the word that jumps to my mind. Ethnic champions campaigning for bloodshed ahead of 2015 elections are celebrating a…
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Was Nelson Mandela really a Christian?
As the world mourns the loss of iconic leader Nelson Mandela, who many believe is the last man of his kind, the Christian community has shown an abundance of grief…
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SNAPSHOT: Nelson Mandela & MKO Abiola share a big laugh
by Chi Ibe We continue our tribute to a man who only shows up once in a lifetime, former president of South Africa and global icon, Nelson Rohihlahla Mandela, who…
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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