March 28th, 2007 |
by Imnakoya |
published in
Democracy, Governance, Nigeria, elections
Of the several politicians raising dust on the various campaign trails in Nigeria, the Labor Party candidate in Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko (above), is perhaps one that has generated the most attention and controversy nationwide, particularly after President’s Obasanjo’s famous EFCC-threat.
Here’s a recap: Mr president accused Mimiko of corruption during a PDP […]
March 28th, 2007 |
by Imnakoya |
published in
Africa, Blogosphere, Links
“I first came to Africa in the early 90’s, supposedly for one year; six months in Mozambique followed by six months in Angola and then home again. 14 years later, I am still here. I have gone where the jobs were, in demining [mine removal], security, the oil industry anything that would put bread on […]
March 23rd, 2007 |
by Imnakoya |
published in
Africa, Business and Entrepreneurship, Conflict, Data, Entries on Old Grandiose Palor (Blogger), Governance, Health, Human Rights, Links, Media, Nigeria, Sudan, Web 2.0
African Path: Pan-African businesses: Do they exist?
The African Executive: Africa Needs Mind Reorientation
Sahara Reporters: Buhari May be the Next Nigerian President According to the United States Survey
My Heart’s in Accra: Nigeria: Open for Business
nuvu.tv: NAFDAC Finally Closes Down Onitsha Fake Drug Market (Video)
The Nation Soyinka to Senators: you’ve dug your grave
Gapminder on Google: Graphical Display […]
March 20th, 2007 |
by Imnakoya |
published in
Advocacy, Africa, Angola, Blogosphere, Conflict, Event
Hat-tip to Sokari of Black Looks for posting on this Norwegian freakshow: A beauty contest for landmine survivors in Angola, where the contestants are then propped up on display in a fashion magazine showcasing specially designed clothes for amputees!…After reading the 15+ comments to the post, I’m somewhat deflated that no one proffered alternative means of “showcasing” the plight of these victims of landmine horror. After all, it is our insensitivity as Africans, and our inability to proffer creative solutions to our socio-political issues that breath life into projects like Traavik’s. There are artists and musicians in Angola and all over Africa, but I’m yet to hear/see any concerted advocacy efforts from this sector. If we Africans can’t think and work to deal with our issues, then someone else will!
March 18th, 2007 |
by Imnakoya |
published in
Democracy, Governance, Links, Nigeria
Got this email today from the Yar’Adua/Jonathan Campaign Team:
Dear Imnakoya
I thought you might like to know that Governors Umar Yar’adua and
Goodluck Jonathan recently decided they wanted to engage with ordinary
Nigerians and hear their opinions directly. So they launched the Yar’adua
Goodluck ‘Talk to Us’ web site www.yaraduagoodluck.info
It is a useful way to find out about the […]
