In celebrating freedom
Temie Giwa Today is World Press Freedom day and I am excited that there is a day dedicated to celebrating the freedom of the press and the idea that good[…]
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Rice Epidemic
Temie Giwa The average Nigerian should expect to live for 48 years if lucky but this is shortened even more if one decides to attend a political rally. The alarming[…]
Mr. Bankole goes to Washington
Temie Giwa Wikileaks recently released to 234NEXT a “set of cables” currently causing waves in Nigerian political circles. The current speaker of the house of representative apparently understood the nature and[…]
The Revolution of Openness
Temie Giwa Information is a powerful tool. It generally leads to knowledge, and most of the time knowledge improves and illuminate our lives. Consider the current revolution shaking up the[…]
A single vote
Temie Giwa I am not one to declare that there is an inherent good in having a female president in Nigeria or anywhere else in the world. Countries with female[…]
Nigeria: Top Ten news of 2010
Temie Giwa This year has been a fascinating one for Nigeria. From turning 50 in october to a surprise regime change during the summer, the country has been tested. These[…]
NIGERIAN PERSON OF THE YEAR
Temie Giwa It is a remarkable thing when people come together to pick the person they feel has exerted the most influence over them within a given year. The idea[…]
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Remembering Ken
Temie Giwa “He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man.” ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry When I[…]
Nigeria speaks back
Open Letter to the Nigerian People From your beloved country, Nigeria! By Temie Giwa WE NEED TO TALK! There is so much we need to discuss, but you are rarely[…]