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Leo Igwe Global News OP-ED 

 Religion and Unfolding Genocide in Nigeria?

Leo Igwe
  By Leo Igwe Nigerian humanists welcome the British All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) report “Nigeria Unfolding Genocide? Three Years On”. All Party Groups, informal groups of members of both Houses, publish reports on issues of particular interest. This report, compiled to assess the nature of FoRB violations in Nigeria and discern policy priorities, codifies… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

The new scramble for Africa full swing in divide and conquer mode

Janet Karim,
By Janet Karim “Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” – Psalm 133:1  “Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” – Philippians 2:4 As with all news of high-ranking visitors from great nations from the West, that of US Vice President Kamala Harris… Read More
Africa OP-ED 

Think Aloud: Beyond Literacy and Numeracy in Schools

Global Author
By Leo Igwe Think Aloud is an initiative by the Critical Thinking Social Empowerment Foundation to foster critical thinking culture in schools, and in the society at large. The goal is to realize a sociocultural change and substitute a culture of suppression of questions with a habit of expression of doubts and critical viewpoints. The poor state of education and… Read More
Featured OP-ED Opinions 

Celebrate women in all their rich cultures, values, and customs 

Janet Karim
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” Psalm 139:13-14  From March 6-20, 2023, the corridors of the United Nations in New York, will be filled to the capacity of women from around the… Read More
Lifestyle OP-ED 

Talking Blues: Who are we not to free Barabas and crucify Jesus?

Village Reporter
By Mapwiya Muulupale Everyone has formed their own opinion on the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report on the arrest of Ms Martha Chizuma, the Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), on Tuesday, 6 December 2022. I don’t have an opinion as yet, just many unanswered questions. Central in the saga is Dr Stephen Kayuni. If the submissions made by… Read More
OP-ED 

Where is separation of power of the branches  in Malawi as the Judiciary arrests a serving Vice President

Elwin Mandowa,
ATLANTA (Maravipost) The Malawi Vice President was today seized by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)  in the capital Lilongwe where he is to be formerly charged and also apply for bail. Puzzling even though I am not a lawyer is the language below from our Constitution. Is the Vice President not get the same respect as his boss the ruling President. 91.… Read More
Africa OP-ED 

Why turn international sporting events into political, and cultural showdowns and fiascos?

Janet Karim, ,
“When I am here (in Milan) I do not fast on Saturday, when in Rome I do fast on Saturday.” That reply is said to have brought about the saying “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” – Saint Ambrose, 1530 What would happen if an African king brought his seven wives to a meeting in any one of… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Talking Blues: If you want to test a man’s character…

Village Reporter,
By Mapwiya Muulupale “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power,” Robert G. Ingersoll Speaking to BBC News Pidgin in the twilight of her era as the first lady, Aisha Buhari, wife of Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, insinuated that her husband has failed Nigerians. “People expected so much from us.… Read More