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Nigeria: The Taxi Driver Who Saved Me

Toward the end of my two-month visit to Nigeria this summer, I did something stupid. But a kind, gracious, and conscientious taxi driver ensured that I didn’t live with the consequences of my stupidity. That singular experience has dramatically transformed

Repatriation of 267 Nigerian Prisoners from UK: What Does The Future Hold?

  Ever since the United Kingdom announced its plan to repatriate 267 residents in its prisons, I couldn’t stop my thoughts from resolving the future of these soon-to-be repatriated prisoners. Foreign prisoners are becoming quite pricey in these financially trying

A Trip to Vengeful Bliss – In Loving Memory of Kofi Awoonor

A noonday touchdown A drive to Maiduguri On the wings of pyrrhic victory Veiled away –Uhuru She could not have led ‘em Yet again she could From sweet vengeful factories To hell on earth indeed A fiendish blot out Of

Blog of the Week: Natural Nigerian

It has most likely crossed your mind that our ancestors lived healthier and longer than we do because they nourished their bodies with unprocessed foods and cared for them using natural products. However, you have also probably thought it impractical

As Social Network Flogs the English Language

Man would be nothing without language. The evolution and development of language is one of mankind’s most outstanding efforts. It is through language that we express our emotions and concerns. English, Mandarin, Nupe, Kanuri and others are all means of

Blog of the Week: Random Musings

Technology enthusiasts are drawn to Tech Blogs in pretty much the same way that fashion buffs are attracted to Fashion and Style Blogs. When it comes to the Personal Blog however, its ability to arrest and hold your attention depends

5 Reasons Why Smartwatches Will Be Forgotten

Earlier this month, Connect Nigeria reported that Samsung and Nissan launched smartwatches, which were just a few days apart. While Nissan is mostly known for its expertise in automobile design and manufacture, Samsung isn’t exactly a new player with mobile

How Cell Phones are Transforming Health Care in Africa

Mobile communications can help bridge a huge knowledge gap and reimagine healthcare across Africa. In a little over a decade, Africa has gone from a region with virtually no fixed-line telecoms infrastructure to a continent where one in six of

How Can We Make Nigeria Great?

Nigeria is a country that is so blessed that it is ironic to see all the suffering its nationals face; not just suffering, but also having to endure a bad reputation home and abroad. Those at home face many hardships,

Will Nigeria Disintegrate by 2015?

Is Nigeria indeed a time bomb waiting to explode? There have been rumours and forecasts that the country would be split in two or more parts by 2015- the year the next general elections would be conducted. A phrase in

Where is our History? The Mystery About Nigeria’s Past

You should be angry. Chances are that you had your primary or secondary school education, or both, in Nigeria. But could you sum up the history of Nigeria, in a few minutes, without preparation, if asked? I am angry that

Child Marriage in Nigeria: What is the Way Forward?

The nation is caught in the throes of protests and arguments surrounding happenings in the Senate that affect underage married females. Interesting as all the fascinating stories and creative insults being thrown around are, the question to be addressed is,

Quicksand: Which Way Nigeria?

  It seemed so wrong what was just witnessed. It was a blatant mockery of the whole system, pure and simple. It seemed so wrong the way they carried on like they were debating over a football match in the

The Amnesty Initiative: The Niger Delta’s Struggle for Equality

Pre Amnesty Era The Niger Delta covers 20,000 km² within wetlands of 70,000 km² formed primarily by sediment deposition. Home to 20 million people and 40 different ethnic groups, this floodplain makes up 7.5% of Nigeria’s total land mass. It

How Learning from Experience Shapes our Lives

By Arinze Ude Experience, they say, is the best teacher. The things we go through everyday influence the way we think and behave. Sometimes, what you read or hear about people’s experiences isn’t enough; you need to have a first-hand

Hard Facts About Love

By Arinze Ude Valentine’s Day (Lovers’ day) is a day set aside all over the world to celebrate the gift of love. For me, Valentine’s Day is just another day on the calendar. You don’t have to wait till it’s

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