Abolishing “Constitutional Racism” and Single Citizenship in Liberia, By Ernest S. Maximore

What Value System Being Diluted? Article 27(b) of the Liberia Constitution read thus: “In order to preserve, foster and maintain the positive Liberian culture, values and character, only persons who are Negroes or of Negro descent shall qualify by birth or by naturalization to be citizens of Liberia.” In a layman, plain, simple and strict… Continue reading Abolishing “Constitutional Racism” and Single Citizenship in Liberia, By Ernest S. Maximore

Africa and the Current Issues, by Adrian Joe

by Adrian Joe Africa is a continent in the world map. It is the second largest and the second most populous continent in the world. Africa is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea in the North, the Indian Ocean to the South East and the Atlantic Ocean to the West. The continent is blessed with 54… Continue reading Africa and the Current Issues, by Adrian Joe

Paucity of Women Participation in Nigeria Politics, by Adrian Joe

by Adrian Joe  Women are the salt of the world, so the Bible says. They are also the mothers of the world, they are created by God to help men and take good care of their families. A critical look at the institutions that help in running and functioning of the state one would begin… Continue reading Paucity of Women Participation in Nigeria Politics, by Adrian Joe

African Healthcare: Diabetes, Cancer, Other NCDs Catch up with Malaria

It is no longer malaria and tuberculosis. In the past, the two diseases dominated any healthcare conversation when the subject was about Africa. Times have changed. Today, diabetes, cancer, and heart  and respiratory diseases are emerging as the top killers in Africa. Though infectious diseases remain a threat, the trendline is changing due to the… Continue reading African Healthcare: Diabetes, Cancer, Other NCDs Catch up with Malaria

BEYOND THE 2015 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, by Yinka Ogunlana

By Yinka Ogunlana Elections! Elections!! Elections!!! On the 28th March, 2015 Nigeria once again witnessed another wrestle of power in her political space, but this time, it was the battle of the fittest as the people’s choice determined the winner. Many Nigerians became enthusiastic about the election process as some attended rallies, some stayed glued… Continue reading BEYOND THE 2015 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, by Yinka Ogunlana

Ignite: Do it at the right time, by Olurotimi Odejayi

by Olurotimi Odejayi Recall the recently concluded World cup held in Brazil wherein players at different times scored and their goals were overruled. The linesman would simply raise up the flag. The reason most times was the timing of the player when the strike was made, who was probably in the offside position. During the… Continue reading Ignite: Do it at the right time, by Olurotimi Odejayi

7 LESSONS OF LIFE FROM MY SON’S VISIT TO THE DENTIST, by Isaac Oluyi

Isaac Oluyi In my almost 4 decades on the surface of the earth, I have never visited a dentist! I am sure most of you may be surprised. My path and that of a dentist have never crossed. As a child I had a lot of issues with my teeth stemming from eating of sweet… Continue reading 7 LESSONS OF LIFE FROM MY SON’S VISIT TO THE DENTIST, by Isaac Oluyi

Stealing Is Not Corruption: Why Nigeria Is a Case Study in Absurdity (Part Two)

 By Darasimi Oshodi In my last post, I started giving reasons why I think Nigeria is a case study in absurdity. The first reason I gave was the way our politicians change parties without caution. They even seem to get a kick out of their actions. I cited the examples of Nuhu Ribadu, Atiku Abubakar,… Continue reading Stealing Is Not Corruption: Why Nigeria Is a Case Study in Absurdity (Part Two)