Tag Archives: Ngozi

Nigeria: The Essential Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

March 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Nuhu Ribadu I am sceptical about awards in our country. From the national honours given by the federal government, to the honorary doctorates that our universities bestow on individuals, and to the smallest of awards in our clubs and … read more »

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Nigeria: Bullying the Amazon

February 8, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

For many years, African women have been relegated to mere observers in the socio-political and economic scheme of things. They are considered only ‘good to be seen, nor heard.’ And their voices, when they deign to talk, are drowned out … read more »

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Nigerian woman held captive and enslaved in Texas home for nine years

February 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

(CBS) ARLINGTON, Texas – A woman was held captive inside an Arlington house for nine years after she was tricked and forced into modern day slavery. CBS DFW reports this woman, who requested to be called Cindy, said she thought … read more »

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