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Buhari should Phase-Out, Not Remove Petroleum Subsidy – Zainab Usman
https://zainabusman.wordpress.com/2015/07/17/buhari-should-phase-out-not-remove-petroleum-subsidy
Commentary on governance, development and global politics. Buhari should Phase-Out, Not Remove Petroleum Subsidy. July 17, 2015. July 23, 2015. Fuel subsidies are considered inefficient. In standard economistic thinking, as a…. President Buhari is currently in this conundrum, a situation made more difficult because unlike his predecessors he is confronted with rapidly declining revenue, faces immense expectations, and unprecedented scrutiny by an increasingly politically empowered citizenry. While fo...
My Summer Reading is Heavily Skewed Towards East Asia and Stephen King – Zainab Usman
https://zainabusman.wordpress.com/2015/07/19/my-summer-reading-is-heavily-skewed-towards-east-asia-and-stephen-king
Commentary on governance, development and global politics. My Summer Reading is Heavily Skewed Towards East Asia and Stephen King. July 19, 2015. July 23, 2015. Like many people, I’ve been trying to catch up on some recreational reading before the summer ends. I’ve been reading a lot on East Asia, especially China recently. I’m almost done with Deborah Brautigam’s (2009) The Dragon’s Gift: the Real Story of China in Africa. 8230;watching his TED Talk. It really isn’t as triumphalist as it sounds. Which w...
zainabusman – Zainab Usman
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Commentary on governance, development and global politics. I am Leaving Oxford and…On to the Next One. September 9, 2016. September 9, 2016. Note: ‘On to the Next One’ is a pretty cool song by Jay-Z. The last time I made such a big move was moving to Oxford to start my doctorate in International Development in October 2012. I remember writing this excessively enthusiastic piece. Scholarships and Development Opportunities No.17. August 2, 2016. August 12, 2016. Read More ». July 17, 2016. July 17, 2016.
Interviews & Videos – Zainab Usman
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Commentary on governance, development and global politics. 1) My interview with Channels TV, reviewing some of the gains and commitments secured during the recently concluded World Economic Forum (WEF) Africa Summit, May 7 – 9 2014 in Abuja, Nigeria. 2) I participated in Aljazeera English’s Expert Roundtable Discussion on ‘ Why Has Nigeria Failed to Contain Boko Haram? 8216; published on 15 July 2014. 8216; published on 25 July 2014. 5) I participated in the BBC World Service’s World Have Your Say. I lik...
Understanding Nigeria’s Historic Elections and Why They’re So Contentious – Zainab Usman
https://zainabusman.wordpress.com/2015/03/24/understanding-nigerias-historic-elections-and-why-theyre-so-contentious
Commentary on governance, development and global politics. Understanding Nigeria’s Historic Elections and Why They’re So Contentious. March 24, 2015. July 22, 2015. Photo credit: Washington Post. The lasting impact of these divergent party primaries on the psyche of many Nigerians heralded the steady build-up of APC’s strength and popularity even in the traditional strongholds of the President, Goodluck Jonathan. The tactical selection of a law professor, Yemi Osinbajo as vice presidential candidate,...
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okwarohztake: July 2014
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Society through my lenses: Contemporary chat on governance and development. Thursday, 31 July 2014. Mr President: - focus on the real issues. Implement recommendations of TJRC and Ndungu reports. As Okwaroh I refuse to let people in public office insult my intelligence like Uhuru Kenyatta is trying to do. This is the same president whose lieutenants told the International Criminal Court (ICC) that there are no records of his ownership of land in Kenya. Then he demands respect from Kenyans? Http:/ www....
The inevitability of Tambuwal’s defection | The Kaleidoscope
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The inevitability of Tambuwal’s defection. October 31, 2014. Flashback to 2011. As the dust settled after the PDP’s victory at the 2011 elections, the speakership of the 7. In order to prevent his defection. However, 3 house members, together with the deputy governor of the state Mukhtar Shagari (Yes, Shagari’s son) stayed with the PDP. So, the PDP knew it was coming for some time. As soon as Tambuwal declared his switch on Tuesday, he promptly adjourned sitting till December 5. Ostensibly to secure his ...
Jonathan’s Half-Time: The Verdict | The Accidental Public Servant by Nasir El-Rufai
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The Accidental Public Servant by Nasir El-Rufai. Photos & Videos. Just completed the Accidental public servant by @elrufai. Thanks.glad that you found it so. Exclusive SoE Report: “JTF, Residents And GEJ’s Rating – What Politicians Do Not Want Has Happened” http:/ t.co/4PI4jQfOj…. Ayisha Osori's analysis of the Constitutional Amendments contemplated by the Senate is so on point.a must read. http:/ t.co/AaYoqbT28z. 1st person that told you about 3rd term plan formally died in a plane crash, who's he?
Kindergarten President, Childish Handlers | The Accidental Public Servant by Nasir El-Rufai
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The Accidental Public Servant by Nasir El-Rufai. Photos & Videos. Just completed the Accidental public servant by @elrufai. Thanks.glad that you found it so. Exclusive SoE Report: “JTF, Residents And GEJ’s Rating – What Politicians Do Not Want Has Happened” http:/ t.co/4PI4jQfOj…. Ayisha Osori's analysis of the Constitutional Amendments contemplated by the Senate is so on point.a must read. http:/ t.co/AaYoqbT28z. 1st person that told you about 3rd term plan formally died in a plane crash, who's he?
Where We Went Wrong | The Accidental Public Servant by Nasir El-Rufai
http://elrufaibooks.com/2012/02/05/where-we-went-wrong
The Accidental Public Servant by Nasir El-Rufai. Photos & Videos. Just completed the Accidental public servant by @elrufai. Thanks.glad that you found it so. Exclusive SoE Report: “JTF, Residents And GEJ’s Rating – What Politicians Do Not Want Has Happened” http:/ t.co/4PI4jQfOj…. Ayisha Osori's analysis of the Constitutional Amendments contemplated by the Senate is so on point.a must read. http:/ t.co/AaYoqbT28z. 1st person that told you about 3rd term plan formally died in a plane crash, who's he?
Adedolapo | Ripples & Reflections
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Writing inspired by ripples of thoughts and windows of reflections. The Unheard Orator…2 of 3. The Unheard Orator …3 of 3 →. November 3, 2016. The city is Lagos. The time is nine. The sun shone differently that day. The wind also ate the humble pie. I innately felt something was in store. Then she walked into the class and by extension-into my life. I was ten; but the boy in me knew what beauty represented at such age. Was it how she effortlessly rocked the checkered uniform? November 5, 2016 at 4:52 pm.
“CALIPH UMAR IBN ABDULAZIZ” MY EXEMPLAR ETHICAL LEADER | right thinking, right doing
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Right thinking, right doing. Changing minds and perceptions. CALIPH UMAR IBN ABDULAZIZ MY EXEMPLAR ETHICAL LEADER. July 14, 2010. December 12, 2013. Every society, organization or a group requires a leader who steers it to achieve its goal. A leader as Parker Palmer puts it is a person who has power to create conditions in which his followers must live. 1 One of my most admired leader is the celebrated 7th century Caliph of the Islamic state. A closer look at Umar reveals that he possessed the character ...
The secret to a promising future by Olusegun Tinubu (Part 1) | Mr. Olu
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The Shame in your fears and failures will try to muzzle you into silence, but you must not allow it, you must tell those you love about them. View Olusegun olukunle Tinubu’s profile on Facebook. View Olusegun Tinubu’s profile on LinkedIn. View Olusegun Tinubu’s profile on LinkedIn. The secret to a promising future by Olusegun Tinubu (Part 1). The easy way out is to blame our parents and guardians for their failure to consciously hand these tales down to us, but who are we kidding? Where once, I had felt ...
June 2015 ~ SQ's Diary
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Politics.News.Stories.Poetry. Am a conservative with hopes that Nigeria of my dream will be a paradise on earth. View my complete profile. WELCOME TO ABUSIDIQU.COM. Negotiate With Boko Haram For Release Of Chibok Girls, BBOG Tells Buhari. FASAHA ENGLISH AND COMPUTER ACADEMY (FECA). Buhari’s Leadership Desperately Needed in Military’s Boko Haram Blunders. Scholarships and Development Opportunities No.17. Sickle Cell Disease: Some Bitter Sweet Memories. A World of Ideas. Kid In The Front Row Film Blog.
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Metamorphosis
Saturday, September 10, 2016. On my tongue, tasting. And lists of grander ingredients. At me from the store shelves. And I can only remember. Tasting like the folded. Of her diary,. Still dream of daylight. Behind the gas stove, sweating. Posted by Zainab Ummer Farook. Friday, April 29, 2016. I left home –. Clean air for the first time, Ma. It was Chennai Central,. Reeking of grime and filth and sweat. And metal and watery coffee. This air was free. This air never breathed in. Even your untameable hair.
Zainabu Jallo
2013 Zainabu Jallo. Website by Pixel. Official website of the playwright/poet and author of Onions Make Us Cry. Zainabu Jallo is a freelance writer, script writer and a playwright. She has also worked as a Journalist and just recently published. Onions Make Us Cry. A play which has put her on the shortlist for the NLNG Literary Prize 2010, a prize considered the biggest literary prize in Nigeria for people who have distinguished themselves in their fields with their literary work. Onions Make Us Cry.
Zainab's Musings | Commentary and analysis on governance, development, international politics and current affairs
Commentary and analysis on governance, development, international politics and current affairs. My Summer Reading is Heavily Skewed Towards East Asia and Stephen King. July 19, 2015. July 23, 2015. Like many people, I’ve been trying to catch up on some recreational reading before the summer ends. I’ve been reading a lot on East Asia, especially China recently. I’m almost done with Deborah Brautigam’s (2009) The Dragon’s Gift: the Real Story of China in Africa. July 19, 2015. July 22, 2015. UNRISD is now ...
In My Little Bubble
In My Little Bubble. 22 years old and still learning. This is pretty much how my thought processes are going to go once I start taking my driving lessons again…. 1 - Lesson One ‘Yay! I’m taking lessons again’. 2 - Lesson Two ’… Oh holy crap. I forgot how much I hate this…’. 3 - Lesson Fifteen (at which point I’ve probably jeopardise my own life and my instructor’s about 25 times) 'I officially quit! But ah we shall see. Hoping for a miracle 🙏. Ldquo;Hope” is the thing with feathers -. I miss tickling yo...
zainabwahab | Just another WordPress.com site
Just another WordPress.com site. ASSESSMENT OF MY REFELECTION. Diams; May 9, 2012. Diams; Leave a comment. ASSESSMENT OF MY REFLECTIONS (WEEK 8 – WEEK 13). Presentation of the reflection (2 marks). For presentation, I give myself 2 marks. Depth of reflection (4 marks). For depth, I give myself 2.5 marks. Lesson learned from writing self-reflections (4 marks). For lesson learned, I give myself 3 marks. Diams; April 20, 2012. Diams; 2 Comments. PURPOS OF THE STUDY. The purpose of study is to find out if th...
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