HabibatWhen Ngugi wa Thiong’o, renowned novelist and theorist of post-colonial literature, was writing his popular novel, The River Between, he probably did not have in mind a river that demarcates the ...When Ngugi wa Thiong’o, renowned novelist and theorist of post-colonial literature, was writing his popular novel, The River Between, he probably did not have in mind a river that demarcates...
Two albums have recently exploded into my inbox that are strong contenders for the "Best of" list for '09. Ironically, they are "albums" made in the '60s-'70s in lands overseas and from other time zones than Brooklyn.
Voting record of UN members on the General Assembly resolution: In favor: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Comoros, Congo, Cuba, Cyprus, Democratic People’s...
PSG finally ended the poor run of results with a comprehensive win over Sochaux but they need to win few games in a row in order to return to the top 5. Nice managed to build on the impressive win over Lyon having defeated Le Mans and they are now well above the relegation zone. The change of playing style produced results Good start of the season was quickly followed by certain dip in form and PSG...
This morning a group of youth climate activists attending the UNFCCC negotiations in Barcelona stood in solitary with actions in over 18 developing countries including Bangladesh, Benin, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Mexico, India, Nepal, and Nigeria to name just a few. Community groups from these regions converged on local Saudi Arabian embassy’s delivering letters and holding [...]
President Umaru Musa Yar?Adua yesterday sought the endorsement of the National Assembly for a N352.2 billion supplementary appropriation to enable the Federal Government address emerging challenges of the post-amnesty period in the Niger Delta region. The supplementary budget was received in the House of Representatives on a day the chamber adopted two motions urging the Federal Government to intervene...
John Sides brings the political psychology : "People interpret new information in light of what they already think." And activists oblige. Steve Benin reports : Erick Erickson [conservative activist, pro-Hoffman] called Hoffman's defeat "a huge win for conservatives." While Greg Sargent runs this at the bottom of an item about whether Dems should now move to the center or just try...
As the climate negotiations in Barcelona continue this week, issues of social justice and economic equity are at the forefront. A group of African nations walked out today, supported by Bolivia, Benin and Venezuela, over issues of funding and the weak emissions reduction targets set by developed countries. The arguments about fairness from developing countries, which will be disproportionally affected...
At least 50 people were feared dead on Sunday in Bukoro village in central north Nigeria's Kwara State while crossing a border river between Nigeria and Republic of Benin.
African telephone company Globacom has signed a five-year sponsorship deal with Man United . Young players from Nigeria, Benin and Ghana will be able to train with Man United’s academy. There will also be promotional packages for Man United fans in these countries- they will be able to watch Man United matches. "At Globacom, we have consistently played a leading role in identifying opportunities...
AN Itsekiri group, Benin River Forum (BRF) yesterday advised the newly-appointed Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Chief Victor Otomewo, to use his position as a genuine opportunity for the change that is desired in the state, even as a Warri-base public affairs analyst and political commentator, Comrade Robinson Arayuwa also spoke in the same vein.
On October 6, 2009, I attended a business summit on Ghana-Togo-Benin-Nigeria in Accra, Ghana. In attendance were diplomats from these four Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries, high customs, immigration, police and other government officials of all the four countries.
THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has raised an alarm over an alleged move by Action Congress (AC) in the state to import over 3000 thugs from neighouring Ondo state with the intention of parading them for the party's rally in Benin today as PDP decampees.
It took me an hour and a half to get round the supermarket and buy pumpkin pie ingredients for R yesterday. Mostly because I spent the main part of this time sitting on the bonnet of my car talking to the lovely man who had offered to wash it. I always think that everyone has a story and the most fascinating tales come to you when you least expect it. He walked up to me and said "Excuse me, lady,...
Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday in Benin City, lamented the state of roads and other infrastructures in the country and attributed it to the failure of one-time Minister of Works and Housing, Chief Tony Anenih.Speaking at a rally to receive defecting former members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Action Congress (AC) at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Oshiomhole said:...
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