Square pegs – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze While it behoves me to point out that all the sources of this information appear to be Nigerian, I’d rather focus on the huge lesson we ought to take from this development as a country. Do not put square pegs in round holes. For those of you who may not have known,... Read More

Abba Moro, INEC, Maurice Iwu, NEMA, pharmacologist, Rabiu Ibrahim

January 2, 2013

Rabiu Ibrahim joins Kilmarnock

by Babarinsa Sola Nigerian midfielder Rabiu Ibrahim has joined Kilmarnock from Celtic on a two-year permanent contract, says Kenny Shiels, the manager of the Rugby Park club. The 21-year-old had an offer from abroad and was also believed to be a loan target for other Scottish sides. “He’s signed a two year deal with us,”... Read More

AFCON, Celtic, football, Kilmarnock, Rabiu Ibrahim, Scotland

January 2, 2013

New Year, new trees, new streets – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze One thing that is definitely not obeying the age-old economic laws of demand and supply however, is President Jonathan’s much vaunted “second term”. Happy new year to all of you. For those of you in Lagos, enjoy the “traffic-free” season that you are currently having. All those easterners will return over the... Read More

Aliyu Umar, Bauchi, Goodluck Jonathan, INEC, NEPA, Rabiu Ibrahim, Rasheed Bisiriyu