by HOMEf | Jul 16, 2013 | General
When we speak of Nigeria, and of the Nigerian people’s inspired resistance to the devastation wrought by multinational oil companies such as Shell, the name of the late, and great, Ken Saro-Wiwa is inescapable. But many others have continued to toil in the shadows...
by HOMEf | Jun 30, 2013 | Fossil Politics, General
The United Nations climate negotiations in Bonn are more of the same and we are running out of time. Everybody recognizes that there is a “gap”, but there are no concrete proposals to solve the “gap”. Most delegations prefer not to put a number on the “gap” to avoid...
by HOMEf | Jun 25, 2013 | General
Nnimmo Bassey Eti uwem is a concept in Ibibio, one of the several languages in Nigeria, which literally means good life or good living. Within it is the idea of living in harmony with nature and all peoples. It incorporates dignity, respect, rectitude, integrity,...
by HOMEf | Jun 7, 2013 | General
Although there are no direct references to climate change in the Bible, we do have ample references to the necessity for us to accord justice, respect and dignity to fellow citizens of planet Earth. In addition, the laws set out for Israel in the Old Testament were...
