Fourth Republic, Indigenes and Far-Right Politics
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Fourth Republic, Indigenes and Far-Right Politics

ByPostmaster New Nigeria

“Everyone is a foreigner somewhere”. The controversial comments of the traditional ruler of Eko, Oba Rilwan Akiolu has generated a lot of discussion among Nigerians; at home and in the Diaspora; online and offline. The Oba made the comments while meeting with Ndigbo representatives at his palace and threatened his guests with an encounter with…

Yale Award to Okonjo-Iweala – I Object
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Yale Award to Okonjo-Iweala – I Object

ByPostmaster New Nigeria

Recently, our honourable coordinating minister of the economy was awarded an honorary doctorate by an Ivy league institution. The award has proved to be controversial, especially for some Nigerian observers. Here is what I have to say. Yale University has a right to honour whoever they deem deserving. However, in doing so, they should refrain…