Tag Archives: Nigeria

Why Even Debate Child Marriage

Posted on July 26, 2013 by mckaff

The power of the social media – as a mobilizing platform – came to fore yet again in Nigeria after the penultimate Tuesday’s plenary session of the Senate. Much like it was used around the Middle East during the Arab … Continue reading →

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Only If Alams Were Robin Hood

Posted on March 22, 2013 by mckaff

Arising from envy and greed is the cursed seed of corruption. We all read of Cain and Abel, and later of Jacob and Esau…….and other multitude of people satisfied, or rather never satisfied, in enriching themselves with the sweat and … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Re-election: Implications for Africa

Posted on November 9, 2012 by mckaff

When the NBC first called in the election and pronounce President Barack Obama reelected for second term in office, the new America was born. When he rose to the podium to deliver his victory speech – you realized here was … Continue reading →

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America’s Electoral College System Suits Nigeria

Posted on November 2, 2012 by mckaff

It is true that America has exported (and is exporting) her ideals and philosophies around the globe especially in the context of democracy. It is also evident that the result of the export has been really mixed. We have all … Continue reading →

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4 Reasons to Cheer and “Uncheer” Nigeria’s Power Plants Bids

Posted on October 12, 2012 by mckaff

The recent announcement in the media made it known that bids were received and treated for some power plants in Nigeria (read the article here). The event on its own should naturally send wave of excitement through Nigerians who are … Continue reading →

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Nigeria Needs Love!

Posted on September 14, 2012 by mckaff

When friends watched the National Conventions of both the Republican and the Democrats of the United States last week, they were thrilled beyond measure with the level of event organisation, quality of speeches, calibre of people on ground and on the … Continue reading →

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