A FREDAY in AFRICA!
My experiences on the African continent!
This week, IRI said goodbye to a former employee who will be remembered for his gentle spirit and quiet disposition. Moi Emmanuel Elia was IRI’s Administration and Procurement Officer in our...
For months, I had complained to Sheila about how I miss hiking…while Abuja has various hills and mountains, hiking is just not a “thing” Nigerians do. I think the last time...
To a Nigerian, this is a very common phrase. He or she will also be familiar with “what do you have for the boys?” These are common phrases for asking for...
“Our country has now joined the community of nations that have used the ballot box to peacefully change an incumbent president in a free and fair election…” General Muhammadu Buhari, President-Elect,...
“What Should I Be Afraid Of?…Choosing My Leader Is In My Hand.” Bizun Aduwah, Kaduna State On Saturday, Nigerians went to the polls to select the next leader of the most...
In this photo, Nigerian women present their voter’s card in the 2015 Presidential Election. They waited in the heat (and some in the rain) to cast their vote for the next...
Today is Election Day in Nigeria! Over 55 million Nigerians are eligible to cast their vote for the next President of Nigeria. Will the people choose the ballot box or violence?...
My most recent blog post to IRI’s DemocracySpeaks.org. Nigerian elections have been wrought with ballot stuffing, fraudulent voter registration and vote buying. The 2007 elections were described as a “sham” by...
I’ve come to learn that you don’t miss something until it’s gone…and that lesson is a recurring theme in my life. It has not rained in Nigeria since November (actually around...
Lagos transportation. These yellow vans are everywhere in Lagos. I have been trying to shake this malaria bug but it keeps fighting back. It has Also been difficult getting the needed...
A FREDAY in AFRICA! 