Nigeria, my heartbreaking age mate, by Donu Kogbara
Nigeria cast aside the shackles of colonialism and became an independent nation exactly 66 years ago. I am also 66; and as I have pointed out to anyone who will listen to me on every single October lst in recent decades, neither I nor the land of my ancestors are getting any younger or stronger. […]
Tragic atrocity
ON Wednesday, Central London was plunged into chaos and carnage by a murderous maniac who targeted the area around the hallowed Houses of Parliament.
The president’s health issues
Last week, I discussed President Buhari’s health issues. I said that while I understood why many people want more information, I also wonder whether we are entitled to know every nitty-gritty detail.
Nigerian women of substance Amina the great
Kudos also to Amina Mohammed, the new Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. Previously, she was Minister of Environment and in charge of the HYPREP (Hydrocarbon Pollution Restoration Project) in my part of the country, Ogoniland.
Nigerian women of substance Chimamanda the great
Award winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has been elected into the American Academy of Arts and Letters as a foreign honorary member.
Women of the world
Happy International Womens’ Day, Madame!” she said, beaming at me as she efficiently whipped out her notepad to take my order.
