Chimamanda Adichie

Chimamanda Adichie: Nigerians Are Starved of Leaders With Great Qualities, Young Citizens Finding it Difficult to Have Heroes For Mentorship

August 23, 2022 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

Renowned author, Chimamanda Adichie, has said Nigerians are starved of leaders with great qualities. Adiche made this statement while delivering her keynote address at the ongoing annual general meeting of t he Nigerian bar association at the Eko hotel Monday. Adiche said young citizens were finding it difficult to have heroes for mentorship. She said, […]

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 20 June 2021

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PUNCH George Floyds bronze statue unveiled in New Jersey Banditry: Nine Kebbi pupils, teachers rescued, three dead, 90 still missing 22 years after democracy, women still crawling in politics Ogun APC members accuse chairmanship candidate of certificate forgery Nigeria lost N851bn to oil theft, sabotage NEITI Osun APC nullifies suspension of Aregbesolas ally FG to […]

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 14 November 2020

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PUNCH: US deadline to sell TikTok extended to Nov 27 Fuel price hike: Nigerians slam Buhari as LCCI, MAN, NACCIMA foresee tougher times Lekki shootings: Four generals, others testify before panel today N2.9bn contract: CIPPON asks FG to publish names of contractors FG to access $750m World Bank loan for states Pinnick summons Eagles technical […]

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 20 May, 2020

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NATION Chinese claim new drug can stop pandemic without vaccine Oil crosses $35 on output cuts signals NAFDAC begins testing of four virus remedy drugs No guarantee for returnees from France, says minister Covid-19: Kwara PDP, APC disagree over palliative distribution Ooni donates motorised modular fumigators to Edo, Delta Reps to Fed Govt: set up […]

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 8 March, 2020

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NEW TELEGRAPH Coronavirus: Dozens trapped as China quarantine hotel collapses Coronavirus: Why face masks, hand sanitisers are scarce in Nigeria Saudi royal family members arrested for treason over ‘coup’ plot Coronavirus scare: We can’t receive Jesus in our hands ‘Catholics faithful FG, states to coordinate power sector reforms Coronavirus won’t stop Hajj exercise, Ogun […]

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, July 31, 2019

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BUSINESSDAY Multinationals snub Nigeria over crushing excess dividend tax Edo Assembly crisis: Senate gives Obaseki one week to issue another proclamation Nigeria unprepared for ‘milk ban’, but opportunities abound for investment, experts say Expert reviews insurance industry regulation, offers panacea to market development Nigeria’s infrastructure market looks a lot like its broken roads Investors lose […]

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, June 6, 2019

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BUSINESSDAY Why Nigerian manufacturers are not competitive Boeing Max 8 aircraft grounding spikes fares for summer travel FG’s impending revenue challenges present opportunity to review PSCs Why gas supply to domestic market remains a challenge Nigeria’s low farm yields, changing climate heighten fears of food insecurity Contract staff hits record high across Nigerian banks Anthony […]

Chimamanda Adichie: On The Oba Of Lagos

April 11, 2015 Leave a Comment

By Chimamanda Adichie: A few days ago, the Oba of Lagos threatened Igbo leaders. If they did not vote for his governorship candidate in Lagos, he said, they would be thrown into the lagoon. His entire speech was a flagrant performance of disregard. His words said, in effect: I think so little of you that I […]