Trump's books hit bookshops in major Nigerian cities.

While Donald Trump may be the most famous politician alive today for pulling off the biggest upset yet in American history, beating rival and supposed favourite, Hillary Clinton, in an election that will go down as one of the most memorable events of this year, not many seem to know that this business mogul turned politician is also an author of many books, some of which have begun to make their way into the shores of Nigeria, spurred by his surprise victory at the concluded presidential polls in America.

Nigeria-The Amalgamation Story

BY UCHENDU, PATRICK C. 

“It is only the story...that saves our progeny from blundering like blind beggars into the spikes of the cactus fence. The story is our escort; without it, we are blind…” ― Chinua Achebe, Anthills of the Savannah.

Clinton takes on Trump in US first presidential debate tonight

Former Secretary of State and wife of Former President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, will be taking on the American business mogul, Donald Trump, in the first presidential debate scheduled to take place on Monday, September, 26 2016 at 9pm EST.

In Nigeria, it's not so much about what you studied.

The Minister of Agriculture studied French.

The Minister of Education studied Accounting.
The Minister of Solid Minerals studied International Relations.
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing studied Law.
The Minister of Communications studied Law.
The Minister of Transport studied English.
The Minister of Labour and Employment studied Surgery.
The Minister of Budget and national planning studied law.
The Minister of Petroleum studied Law.
The IGP studied Agriculture.

What do you think?

Little Omran Daqneesh: The New Face of the Syrian Conflict

Not many today will remember Syria for anything other than war. The Syrian conflict which has lingered for several years now since it began in 2011 has left the middle eastern country, once revered for its rich and proud history that dates back to classical antiquity, a ghost of its former self.

Nigeria defeat Honduras to clinch Bronze, as Brazil finally wins Gold

Nigeria's U23 side made good their promise to bring a medal home by defeating a rather  resilient Honduras side 3 goals to 2. Strikes from Umar and Aminu put the Nigerian side up by two goals before halftime, with a third goal coming in the 56th minute from Umar to complete his brace.

Lord of the Track-"Lightning Bolt" strikes a third time, makes history at Rio with a triple-triple

The world's fastest man, Usain Bolt, made history at the Rio Olympics by completing a triple-triple with his latest victory in the 4×100 relay race. Bolt came into the Rio Olympics with the sole objective of being the first sprinter in althletic history to win a gold medal in each of the three events of 100m, 200m and 4×100 relay race in three straight Olympic games: Beijing in 2008, London in 2012 and Rio in 2016. Having successfully completed the first two, the issue then was whether or not the vagaries of a relay race would not get into his way. But that issue has since been put to rest, as the Jamaican relay team proved once more that they still are "Lords of the Track" by successfully completing the relay race.

By this singular event, Bolt makes history as the greatest athlete in living memory to grace the tracks.

Leader of the Pack: "Lightning Bolt" strikes again in Rio 200m final

It was yet another victorious night for the world's fastest man as he completed the 200m final in 19.78 seconds to clinch his second gold medal of the Rio Olympics. Bolt, who was visibly seen to be ahead of other sprinters, fell short of his own world record which he had hoped to break, by 0.54 seconds.

Dream Team Six crashes out of gold medal contention, as Usain Bolt cruises into 200m final

It is the end of the road for Nigeria's Olympic football team as far as the gold medal in the football event is concerned as they were beaten by Germany yesterday.

Rio Olympic Games medal standings as at Wednesday, 17 August, 2016.

Place   Country   Gold   Silver   Bronze   Total  

Nigeria's U23 team edge past Sweden, secure quarter final place.

Nigeria defeated Sweden by a lone goal in their second group match of the Rio Olympics.

Are your kids sexy?

Few weeks ago, I was at the local airport and as I waited in the departure lounge, I noticed there were many children roaming about but it was understandable since it was summer holiday.

Nigeria's U23 team defy the odds, beat Japan in Rio opener

It was an extraordinary start to the Olympics for the Nigerian Olympic football team as it swept past Japan in a highly exhilarating match which produced nine goals in all. The Nigerian side scored five of those goals to defeat Japan which trailed from behind with four.

Nigeria's U23 Olympic team to arrive Brazil hours before kickoff against Japan.

Reports reaching us has it that the Nigerian Olympic football team will make it to Brazil only hours before their first group match against Japan which is scheduled to take place at 9pm (Brazilian time) Thursday.

Beyond the Call of Duty: Professor Sydney Engelberg

Dear Readers,

Today we are launching a new feature of this blog tagged "Beyond the Call of Duty". Through this feature we shall bring you stories of great human accomplishments to spice up your weekends and inspire you to sometimes act beyond the call of duty as a positive way of responding to the many confusing, violent, sceptical and deeply fractured voices that have engulfed our world today.

Celebrating Excellence in Leadership:Special Tribute To A Great Leader- Former Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew (1923-2015)

Some have called him a 'Giant of History'. To others he was a colossus who bestrode the political landscape of his country. To some others he was an enigma with a larger than life personality, perhaps, descended from the gods themselves. But to me, Lee was simply a leader.

On the Lingering Migrant Crisis in Europe.

Dear compatriots,

My Thoughts on the Resurgence of the Biafran Struggle

Dear Compatriots,

Buhari: What Do Igbos Want? Obi Nwakanma Writes A Response.

During the presidential media chat on Wednesday 30th December 2015, Nigerian President Muhammed Buhari said that Igbos were not maltreated, and should stop screaming marginalization. Speaking of the continued protests and struggle for the realization of the Biafran Republic in parts of the South East and South South, the former miliary head of state said:

Elechi Amadi (12 May 1934 – 29 June 2016)-In honour of Literary Excellence.

"When beggars die there are no comets seen; The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes."-William Shakespeare (Julius Caesar).

British PM "fantastically" resigns as Britain votes to leave EU

In what would go down as a major political event of this century, the British people voted in a landmark referendum to leave the EU whose member Britain has been for about 43 years. The referendum ended 52% to 48% in favour of the "Leave" side against the "Remain" side.

Nigeria-The Nine Biggest Lies Ever Told!

Ø The police is your friend. All lies! And nothing more needs be said about this, except that the Nigeria Police should save their breath because not even a thousand image-making adverts with the handsome face of Korede Bello can change who they really are. A similar lie is that police bail is free. We all know the truth.

REST IN PEACE STEPHEN KESHI AND SHUAIBU AMODU-TWO GREAT HEROES OF NIGERIAN FOOTBALL!

The death of former Super Eagles coach, Amodu Shuaibu (aged 58), which took place Friday night, has thrown the entire nation into yet another state of mourning. Amodu Shuaibu's death is coming on the heels of the demise of Coach Stephen Keshi, which took place on Wednesday, 8 June, 2016, in  Benin City, barely three days ago.

THIS BLOODBATH HAS TO STOP: COMBATING TERRORISM IN NIGERIA THROUGH EFFECTIVE CIVIC EDUCATION

BY

 UCHENDU, PATRICK C.

A constitutional democracy is in serious trouble if its citizenry does not have a certain degree of education and civic virtue’. - Philip E. Johnson.

Niger State uncovers 22 ghost schools, 24 head teachers

 Following a staff audit ordered by the Chairman of Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State, Alhaji Inuwa Adamu Fuka, about 22 ghost primary schools and 24 ghost head teachers were uncovered in the area.

FG to begin recruitment of 500,000 teachers on Sunday.

The Federal Government plans to start the recruitment of 500,000 corps-teachers who will be deployed to primary schools around the country.

CLOGS IN THE ELECTORAL WHEEL: NIGERIA’S 2015 ELECTIONS IN RETROSPECT

     BY

UCHENDU PATRICK C. 

As the 2015 electoral wheel gradually grinds to a halt with the conclusion of elections in all the states of the federation, most Nigerians would agree that the 2015 electoral year was not as bad as anticipated after all.

Former Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, Passes on at 54

Nigerians awoke this morning to the shocking news of the death of Stephen Okechukwu Keshi. His was said to have passed on in the early hours of today after battling with a heart attack in a Benin hospital. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed the sad incident on his twitter handle.

Nigerians tell Buhari: Name, shame looters, mere figures not enough

Several groups and individuals across Nigeria have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to fulfil his promise of naming those who stole from the country’s treasury.

Muhammad Ali (1942-2016)-Celebrating A Lifetime of Achievement: A Personal Reflection

 By Uchendu, Patrick C.

Muhammad Ali (Cassius Marcellus Clay) is no doubt one of the greatest boxers of all time. As the world continues to mourn his passage, I try to reflect in this piece on his life and times and what he meant personally to me.

Igbo woman beheaded in Kano for blasphemy

Irate Muslim youths on Thursday in Kano chopped off the head of a woman believed to be from the Igbo speaking part of the country.

Economic crunch: We “ll all make sacrifices to pay salaries – Niger Gov

June 2, 2016 

By Levinus Nwabughiogu

ABUJA-To wriggle out of the present economic meltdown and meet up with the demands of his states including the payment of workers salaries, Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello has said that there was need to cut down on public expenditures.

BEYOND NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC TRAVAILS

BY UCHENDU, PATRICK C.

 

It is no longer news that the Nigerian economy is hurting badly. The signs of the ugly state of things are there for all to see: the slump in global oil prices which has adversely affected the nation’s oil revenues, the pressures on the naira as a result of declining oil prices and depleting external reserves and the consequent hike in the prices of goods and services. They are only a few pointers to the appalling state of the economy. There is no gainsaying the fact, therefore, that the country is entering a dreadful period of economic recession that can fittingly compare with the economic downturn of the 1980s when similar misfortunes plunged the nation’s economy into a comatose state.

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