Why I am against ASUU’s frequent indefinite strikes (1)
Once again, another round of insensate indefinite strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has paralysed academic activities in federal and state universities nationwide.
Gridlock as persons with disabilities block Asaba/Benin highway
PERSONS with disabilities in Delta State, yesterday, blocked the Asaba/Benin highway, causing gridlock for hours. They were protesting alleged neglect by the state government.
Mohammed Morsi, Goodluck Jonathan and how to warehouse goodwill
Ambivalence! That is the most common of the failings of men.When points of view clash, in equal proportion and quantum, the human mind suffers. That is why there is temptation, sin and repentance – but we can leave repentance out of this.
Imagine Nigeria
The Obamas made a trip to sub Saharan Africa with all the fanfare that one would expect from a consummate head of state, diplomat and an enigma.
Achebe and Father of African Literature: So sad Soyinka raised the issue at the wrong time — Nwankwo
Chimalum Nwankwo, fiery literary critic and award-winning poet, is Writer-in-Residence and Professor of English and World Literatures at Nigerian-Turkish Nile University, Abuja. He was Chair, Department of English and Speech, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, USA. Andi Bula, an Abuja-based writer and poet, spoke with him about Chinua Achebe, the controversies…
Shema preaches moral teaching, lauds Vanguard
Dearth of books, especially the ones that teach morality has been cited as reason for the poor reading culture particularly among the youth in the country. Governor of Katsina State, Barrister Ibrahim Shehu Shema, made this remark, yesterday, in Lagos during a book launch.
