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Between Malala’s diplomacy and child abuse

Very few world leaders had quotable quotes on children as the late Madiba. Out of the scores of Mandela’s sayings on the joy of children I could assem

Putin: What manner of policeman?

He stands ramrod straight in the company of other world leaders as if trying to ensure that every inch of his modest height counts. I have always been

Dream squashers, devils in academia

The three previous columns have opened the floodgates of bitter stories from our academia.  It seems everybody has a story to tell.  I’ve decided to s

Nigeria: Underscoring past gains for a better future

As much as the reasons for pessimism abound, there are also reasons to remain cautiously optimistic for a better outcome of this grand democratic exer

Dear Sir: A letter to Alhaji Umaru Dikko

You called me on the telephone late in May. You said to expect another call. It was with a happy expectation that I did. But alas, now you are gone fo