On Tuesday, the French Senate hosted a conference titled “Islamic Fundamentalism from Middle East to Europe: Challenges and Solutions.” Presenters at the event included founding members and the current president of the French Committee for a Democratic Iran, as well as several foreign dignitaries. A prominent feature of the session was a speech by Maryam […]
Imo State: Dissolution of LGA council and matters arising
Imo State: Dissolution of LGA council and matters arising Written by Nwaorgu Faustinus The not too long ousted administration of Chief Ikedi Ohakim by Imo Electorate ascended the position of authority and power in 2007 through what most people believed to be wurururu election (election characterized by irregularities). From 2007 to […]
D-Day as Kenya Votes on New Constitution in Referendum
Standing at the queue holding my voters card and national identity card, I am set to have my final say on an issue that has dogged Kenya for more than twenty years now. It has been a journey that has been tremulous as it has been long. The venue is Umoja Primary school, on the […]
Vital cause of deeper downturn in US economy
Financial scientists trained in a money-and-money-only way all over the world have been searching causes behind the latest financial crisis affecting US and world economy. But they are puzzled. The US Administration, the chief proponent of free market economy, has shown its readiness even to nationalize several bankrupt banks. The question looks appealing for the […]
Politics [2008]
I avoid politics on this blog. Politics make me cynical. I’m not exactly apathetic about politics like I sometimes claim to be, but I’m not very interested either — mainly thanks to the candidates and the process, regardless of party affiliation. I despise the political game, its empty rhetoric, its unrealistic promises, the lobbyists and […]