By CHINAZO-BERTRAND OKEOMAH Nigerians are a very impatient lot. We act like the proverbial tortoise cast into a pit for some time. But one day his captors came to release him; whereupon he began to cry, asking them to make haste because he was choking to death from the smell of faeces. Did we not…
Let’s Give Buhari Time to Plan
By CHINAZO-BERTRAND OKEOMAH Nigerians are a very impatient lot. We act like the proverbial tortoise cast into a pit for some time. But one day his captors came to release him; whereupon he began to cry, asking them to make haste because he was choking to death from the smell of faeces. Did we not…
Singapore Begins 7-day Mourning For Founding Father
Singapore has started a seven-day national mourning after the death of its founding father, Lee Kuan Yew. Lee, who died at 91, led Singapore’s transformation from a small port city to one of the wealthiest nations in the world. Many world leaders have paid tribute to Lee, who served as the city-state’s prime minister for…
Lee Kuan Yew Dies At 91
Lee Kuan Yew, the former Prime Minister of Singapore, who transformed the small Island nation to a first world business and tourist hub, has died at the age of 91. The author of the best seller, “From Third World to First: The Singapore Story,” was criticised for his tough power grip during his 31-year reign.…