[Zamfara, February 12, 2013] On February 11, 2013, remediation (environmental clean-up) of the lead poisoned Bagega (with a population of about 7,535 where 1,500 children awaits urgent treatment for lead poisoning) in Zamfara, Northern Nigeria commenced. Bagega has been awaiting remediation since 2010, when 400 children died and thousands were poisoned. “On Sunday, February 10, 3 vehicles and 9 staffs ... Read More »
I am in Berlin for my own event but I had gotten an invitation from the office of Prof. Peter Eigen (Transparency International) to attend this specially organized lunch for Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo at the HUMBOLDT-VIADRINA School of Governance and Berlin Civil Society Center. The major reason I attended this event was to get a chance to ask the ex-president ... Read More »
Guys, whatever you do NEVER ask her what she wants for Valentine’s day. If you do chances are that she will tell you she needs something way out of your reach. I know this because I asked “Ladies, what do you want for February 14?” and these are some of the responses ? Sugar n Spice @solan_spice Ipad mini Busayo ... Read More »
A Nigerian blogger @zebbook on Twitter, had in the wake of the Nigerian government’s predictable reaction to citizens who in anyway pick holes in the mess that is their style of governance, had tweeted thus “If Jesus criticizes Jonathan’s govt, Maku/Abati/Okupe will say he slept with Mary Madgalene.” This tweet was a direct response to the Goodluck Jonathan led government’s ... Read More »
I have followed the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) movement for some time now. I am concerned that this group is in danger of perpetrating the same things they’ve accused others of doing: Narrow-mindedness and bigotry. May I explain why before your mind shifts to defensive mode? If you’ve ever begun a conversation about LGBT issues on a global ... Read More »
