Archive for October, 2009

Chinese in Africa

Chinese in Africa

0 / October 31, 2009 12:45 pm

In the BusinessDay of October 27, 2009 The most popular way of looking at China in Africa is through the dual lenses of international relations and international trade. One main argument that comes out of this is that, the way [...]

Lawmakers deliberate on the completely absurd

0 / October 30, 2009 2:22 pm

Lawmakers appeal to the sense of patriotism of armed robbers to ceasefire during the Under-17 World Cup competition.

Mish Mash

0 / October 29, 2009 7:31 pm

The NigeriansTalk.org Weekly Linked List #4 China and Shell and Naija………..hmmm Rice in Akwa Ibom………WIN! Welcome o……………u do well NLNG no be only una dey Read this

Amputations, Nollywood and Other Images

6 / October 28, 2009 11:30 am

Nigeria has always been a country of fantasized greatness since the collapse of the first republic. But the rebranding antics of the minister of information have added a risible dimension to the fantasy ride. This is not because the branding [...]

Prize Giving – Naija Style, and others

0 / October 22, 2009 11:59 am

The NigeriansTalk.org Weekly Linked List #3 And the winner is …………nobody They finally came to their senses………….passport renewed! ASUU and the FG kiss and make up…………till next time Puff puff……….pass Police na your friend……….indeed, R.I.P Ndalima Usman OPEC made a [...]

Grace Ushang’s Assault and Death Remain Inexcusable

10 / October 22, 2009 6:42 am

Late last month, National Youth Service corper, Grace Ushang was brutally raped and murdered while on her tour of duty in Maiduguri.  Apparently, she was metted out this sentence for wearing  trousers.  Yes, the same khaki trousers that have been [...]

In the Media

0 / October 22, 2009 2:04 am

NigeriansTalk recently received rave reviews from True Love West Africa (TLWA).  The “verdict” regarding NigeriansTalk.org is that we can be likened to a “blogger’s paradise”  – a website which serves as an up-to-date resource for Nigerian bloggers everywhere. The article, [...]

On Religious Tolerance

On Religious Tolerance

0 / October 20, 2009 8:32 am

In the BusinessDay of October 20, 2009 Sometime a couple of years ago, during the Christmas season, I was at a bank in Ibadan with a friend. A man came into the bank sometime after us with three children. My [...]

Women As BreadWinners – An Issue?

2 / October 19, 2009 10:28 am

I remember getting to work extremely early  a couple of months ago and reading an article from a very infuriated wife that her husband wasn’t allowing her to take care of responsibilities in their home.  Now, I am sure many [...]

Meet Our Regular Contributors: Pamela Stitch

2 / October 18, 2009 10:05 pm

I really do not know why this occurs but whenever I am told to introduce myself – my palms get sweaty, I stop breathing and then I find myself stammering.  Maybe it is that innate shyness that I can’t seem [...]