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World Bank Releases List Of Nigerian Looters : See What They Have Done To Us ! – Nairaland

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

World Bank Releases List Of Nigerian Looters : See What They Have Done To Us ! – Nairaland……the more significant issue is why Western governments do not pursue the ill-gotten gains of these robber barons with the same zeal they show when it comes to drug barons. Obviously, it is in their countries financial interest [...]

Britain to pay for new prison in Nigeria – Times Online

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Britain to pay for new prison in Nigeria – Times Online. Is this a trendlet?

Things Falling Apart

Friday, January 9th, 2009

Some examples of the failings of the 9ger state can be seen here and here. Elechi Amadi is the author of the The Concubine which is a classic African Writers Series book.
Ghana is at a crossroads when it comes to the quality of life we all love about it: what we see in 9ger today [...]

Why The Nigerian Project Must Succeed

Monday, October 20th, 2008

As an avid soccer fan, I have always loved the use of the term “Project” when players and managers bloviate on the current incarnation of some famous FC (i.e., football club). It is much more impressive to have stars such as Didier Drogba proclaim their unyielding commitment to the project started by his [...]

Ain’t No Stopping Us Now!

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Drug barons in the dock turn creative and repurpose police credentials to ensure that their supply chain continues to hum.

Islands of Superrich drowning in Sea of Poverty

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Multi-million yachts, $5000 cellphones and $10000 watches co-exist with millions earning less than $2 a day in city gone crazy.