Stories about Nigeria from April, 2006
Nigeria: 3rd term and ethnicity
Just Thots of a Naijaman discusses the third term issue in ethnic terms.…”With the fight over a fresh third term in office for President Obasanjo gathering momentum, it is becoming evident that oppinions are sharply divided not on the basis of ideology but on the basis of ethnic leaning.”
Nigeria: Extended family system
Naijablog believes that the West can learn much from the African/Nigerian “extended” family system …”nstead of ego-trauma as in the West, the fluidity of parenting opportunities in the extended family situation means the child does not experience the shift in a negative fashion”
Sustainable architecture
African Architecture and Design writes on the “13 Principles of Sustainable Architecture” which fall under three categories “Small is beautiful”. “Heat with the sun. “Keep your cool”.. he writes “My wife and I (and our two dogs) have happily lived in a forty foot bus for the last four years....
Africa: harnessing ICTs
Timbuktu Chronicles points to Afriafya – a project aimed at “explore practical means of ‘harnessing ICT for community health’
Nigeria: Coming out gay
Reflections of a gay Nigerian wonders whether anyone is reading his blog? and is contemplating coming “out” in his own name.
Nigeria: New Books
Musings of a Naijaman publishes a list of new Nigerian must reads – Chris Abani “Becomming Abigail” Segun Afolab “A Life Elsewhere” and Chimamanda Adichie ” Half of a Yellow Sun“.
Nigeria: Star Factor
Adefunke on Adefunke posts on a new Nigerian talent show called Star Factor – auditions are now being held in Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, Enugu, Jos, Makurdi and for some reason London.
Musings from some West African Blogs
Chippla’s Weblog muses about nepotism in a prose titled: The Minister’s Son. The setting of his narrative is Nigeria. Here is an extract: “I asked why the Internet connection at the office wasn't working. They said the contract had been given eight months ago. I asked to whom the contract...
Nigeria: Damilola Taylor
REALITY comments on Damiloa Taylor, the Nigerian schoolboy who was murdered outside his home in South London six years ago.…..”For six year now, the killers of this young lad have not be found. Four youths were tried and acquitted of Damilola's murder in 2002. Three other young men were cleared...
Nigeria: Visit of Diane Abbott
Naijablog comments on the recent visit to Nigeria by Black British MP, Diane Abbott. Specifically he responds to an article by Uche Nworah ” Is Dianne Abbot (MP) A Friend Of Nigeria” and writes that it is time for “Its time for Nigerians to stop getting so defensive when a...
Francophone Journalists who Cover Africa
Generation Consciente, Une Autre Afrique publishes (FR) a list of francophone journalists who cover Africa.
Nigeria: Book review – The Edible Woman
Ore's notes reviews “The Edible Woman” by Margaret Atwood.…”it was an interesting concept to me – the idea of our subconcious and our bodies rejecting decisions that we are making or not making (as in Marian's case). The idea of our bodies rebelling by rejecting food was also fascinating.”
Nigeria: Abuse of power
Ijebuman's Diary discusses abuse of power and asks ” What is it that turns man into a monster when he has power over others?” He points to an op/ed in the UK Guardian “The Last Word on Power” for an answer.
Village market in Ondo State Nigeria
Photo by Fola of Ethnic Loft
African women blogging this week
Everchanging World speaks out about “street harassment in Lagos“. She believes it is a serious problem and adds “And no it’s not because I was in America and got brainwashed by the feminists” She writes of her experience of going shopping with her sisters to one of Lagos's largest markets,...
Nigeria: Innovative online tools
Oro has been testing some innovative online tools that “can provide alternative income generating strategies (that work) to help combat the scam menace in Nigeria, and a meeting that centered on Social Enterprise”.
Nigeria: No useful opposition
Thots of a Naijaman writes that Nigeria is in a shambles - “There is no opposition anymore. Political parties are now at the mercy of the state controlled “Independent” electoral commission, a commission that awards political office to ‘deserving’ government cronies. Opponents of the Government are hounded night and day...
African Diaspora: Forum on Euro-African Relations
Djibrilkeita announces (FR) an upcoming forum on European cooperation with Africa to take place in Paris April 9. Panelists will mostly discuss Rwanda and Ivory Coast.
Nigeria: Blogging ideas for new bloggers
Ethnic Loft writes there is more to blogging than politics and technology and suggests that “upcoming pundits would delve into, and shed more light on, some of these undercovered topics and others” such as food, music, health and sport.
Nigeria: Political discourse
Naijablog comments on the “sterility of political discourse in Nigeria” instead of the same old discussion around 3rd term and fiscal policy he suggests a move towards a transformative discourse with a progressive vision of a future Nigeria.
