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Pavlovian Affairs: The Quest for Mans’ Mind and Life Imitating Art
- By Sheyi Oriade
- Published 03/27/2008
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Very often the media has worked ‘hand in glove’ with politicians, governments, big businesses and religious organisations to shape the thinking of their intended audiences. These special interest groups, without exception, are driven by a desire to dominate the collective mindset of mankind in their quest for untrammelled power...
Black Pride
- By Michael Ewetuga
- Published 02/5/2008
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How could the black race advance or claim any sort of authenticity when it is losing its language, culture, religion, history or education. Whatever education we credit ourselves with did not stem from the black race…
The Balance of Our Stories
- By Ikhide R. Ikheloa (Nnamdi)
- Published 12/9/2007
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It is a great time to be a connoisseur of Nigerian literature. There are all these Nigerian writers doing some really exciting work and there are not enough hours in the day to consume all their wares...
Crimes, Courts And The Media
- By Michael Ewetuga
- Published 10/2/2007
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When the media goes after the accused person, everyone in the defense team becomes the devil’s advocate. They are taunted by the public and forsaken by their friends and their families are made to carry a bag of guilt...
Nigeria - The Nation That No One Loves
- By Umuidi Igbozu
- Published 06/29/2007
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As the prices of oil edges to $70 per barrel, we have the capacity to compel The Challenge is Great; The Goal is Clear: Umaru Musa Yar'Adua's Inaugural Speech
- By Bolanle Aduwo
- Published 05/30/2007
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This is a historic day for our nation, for it marks an important milestone in our march towards a maturing democracy. For the first time since we cast off the shackles of colonialism almost a half-century ago, we have at last managed an orderly transition from one elected government to another... - Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
Technological Advancements threaten the Future of Newspapers
- By Jumoke Giwa
- Published 05/10/2007
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A decade ago, the amount of digital and online publishing driven by profit and consumerism was relatively small. Today, over 80% of all hard copy publications have online and digital versions. Ten years from now, that percentage may rise to 100...
Averting Judicial Coup D'etat
- By Adebayo Adejare
- Published 04/13/2007
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The prolonged era of military rule has led to the erosion of confidence in the administration of justice in Nigeria...
The Yahoo Generation And The Triple Tropes Of Sleaze
- By Damola Awoyokun
- Published 03/31/2007
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The exemplary writer is a broker in madness because therein lies the powers of the new. And so when a writer accuses the other of being mad, we should ask what is his definition of madness? In the service of what idea is this definition and in whose interest is this idea?
A Chance to Rise and Shine
- By A.A. Kila
- Published 03/9/2007
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Many refuse to actively work towards a better Nigeria because they think it is not possible to change anything. The truth of the matter is that most people have never done anything to help Nigeria...
