Azu Ishiekwene
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Guest Columnist
Understanding the Nonsense About State Creation, By Azu Ishiekwene
Many years ago, when my son was completing paperwork for a job with the Lagos State government, he was required…
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From America First to America Alone: The Lab Meets the Street, By Azu Ishiekwene
It’s nearly 20 years since Mark Steyn wrote a non-fiction book, America Alone: The End of the World as We…
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Our Stand
Preparing for Trump Deportation Copycats in Europe, By Azu Ishiekwene
I can understand if many people outside the US wish to forget about President Donald Trump and get on with…
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What You Might Expect in 2025, By Azu Ishiekwene
“Arsenal fans are currently over the moon, testosterone pumping – and why not? The story will not change in 2024……
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A Nation at War: Five Days in Israel, By Azu Ishiekwene
Perhaps three will be the lucky number. After at least two previous failed attempts, a peace deal between Israel and…
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Back Story of Tinubu Interview, By Azu Ishiekwene
Apart from General Sani Abacha, I have met one-on-one with every Nigerian leader since 1992, from General Ibrahim Babangida. However,…
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Why Ghana’s Election Matters, By Azu Ishiekwene
The news from Ghana was not how John Dramani Mahama’s opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), defeated Nana Akufo-Addo’s…
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Inside Nigeria
Is AI Coming for the Journalist? By Azu Ishiekwene
One year ago, on November 15, 2023, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) invited me to speak on “Nigerian Media,…
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Unusual Reasons Africa Wanted Trump to Win, By Azu Ishiekwene
I understand wealthy US citizens and conservatives of the evangelical hue rooting for Donald Trump. The rich believe he would…
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Tight Race: Letter from Abroad to Michelle Obam, By Azu Ishiekwene
Dear former First Lady, You asked the question that millions outside the US have been asking for weeks if not…
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