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Bolaji Aluko, the "Nigerian Muse"
Writing always to inform, to teach, to provoke, to amuse,
to inspire, to express a point-of-view - and to inquire, whereupon to learn ! © 2004-2008
After years of resisting, this website is available as an
archive my many Musings, Quarterbackings, Essays and Star Articles! What weakened my resistance? The emergence of easier tools for website development and maintenance.
NigerianMuse.com can be regarded as a meta-website, through which I share my favorite bookmarks. The site is mainly one in which the very latest versions of my many writings will be made available, after undergoing revisions and after receiving feedback from readers, who might have first read them on the other websites to which they are liberally released.
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(In order of most recently written article) | Clarius Ugwuoha |  In the words of Clarius:
"I am a writer/ Engineer. I like people and places. I am jovial and easy to be with."
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| Akintokunbo Adejumo |  In the words of Akintokunbo:
"I live and work in London, UK. A B Sc graduate of Agric ulture(Animal Science) graduate of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria (1979) and Food Science M Sc from University of Manitoba, Canada (1985), I write on topical issues for newspapers and internet media including Nigeriaworld.com, Nigeria Today Online, Nigerians In America, Nigeria Village Square, Champions Newspaper, ChatAfrik.com, African News Switzerland, New Nigerian Politics, Gamji.com, Codewit.com, etc.
I am also the Global Coordinator of CHAMPIONS FOR NIGERIA, (www.championsfornigeria.org) an organisation devoted to celebrating genuine progress, excellence, commitment, selfless and unalloyed service to Nigeria and Nigerians."
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| Josie Lebile-Holo | In the words of Josie:
"Grand-daughter of the founder of Igbokoda in Ondo State."
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| Adesina Ogunlana |  In the words of Adesina:
"Adesina Ogunlana is the principal of Winners Don?t Quit chambers, Palmgrove Estate, Lagos, Nigeria and publisher of the pro-integrity legal magazine, ?The Squib.? He holds Bachelor degrees in English Studies (University of Ife) and Law (Lagos State University). He was called to the Nigerian Bar on March 14 1996. He is author of the books, ?Understanding the Secrets of Successful Lawyers? and ?Why Lawyers Are Angels...?"
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| Hilary Ike Ugwu |  In the words of Hilary:
"Hilary Ike-Chukwu Ugwu was born in Nsukka, Nigeria. He holds a diploma in philosophy from Benue State University, Makurdi. And a Bachelor degree in Philosophy from Pontifical Urban University Rome, Italy. He is a prolific writer, a social comentator and a poet. He currently resides in the United State of America."
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| Arizona-Ogwu L.chinedu |  In the words of Arizona-ogwu:
"A Mechanical Engineer-turned prolific writer; Born to the Chief Levi Arizona Ogwu of Ebenese IHIOMA,Orlu LGA(Imo State) ,July 1974. Crowned associated Journalist, December 6th, 1995 by West African Jovenile Connelia hesinki, Finland. Ran temporary course with the Safari Grand Institute Of Letters, September 1994, Durban; Entered into literatute and philosophy school of writing, may 2001.
Founded Nigeria4Better Rule for strident advocacy towards common sustainance of democracy, social justice and Economic balance in Nigeria."
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| Taiwo Olokun |  In the words of Taiwo:
"I follow the Jewish Scripture (Old and New Testament) and i trust in Jesus as my Saviour."
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| Konye Obaji Ori |  In the words of Konye Obaji:
"Konye Obaji Ori is a youth delegate of the United Nations Youth alliance of the UNA-USA . He is a poet, columnist, essayist, playwright and writer. His literature has been published in Africa, Europe, Australia and the USA. Konye is a sounding literary voice of Africa and he is concerned with the political and socio-economic system.
As a humanitarian, Konye is most concerend with the peace, forgiveness and reconciliation of countries, tribes and communities at war. Konye Obaji Ori is a winner of the Dorlis Gott Armentrout Award for poetry, 2008 and the winner of the Pen Pusher Award for fiction, spring 2008. Konye Obaji is a critical analyser of world issues, politics and policies."
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| Olumide Idowu |  In the words of Olumide:
"I work currently with Bluebird Communications Limited; a Lagos based marketing communications/branding consultancy as Head of Strategy and New Business.
Before returning to Advertising in February 2007 I was a Product Manager /Ag. Head, Savings Unit in the Consumer and Retail Banking Department of Afribank Nigeria Plc. I joined Afribank in 1999 after garnering rich experience in journalism, advertising, public relations and marketing. During my stint with the Bank I had the opportunity of Heading Units such as Media/Investors Relations, Internal Communications/Publications and Advertising and Corporate Promotions in the Corporate Planning and Development Department of the Bank. I also edited Afribank News, the Bank?s quarterly house journal between January 2002 and June 2003.
I started my professional career with Vanguard Newspapers as a Reporter in the Literary Desk of the national newspaper in 1990 and joined the services of Rosabel Advertising Limited in October 1991 as a Trainee Executive in the Media Department.
I returned to the print media in 1995 by taking employment with the Guardian Newspapers as Advert/Supplement Executive. I, in this capacity combined successfully the onerous schedule of writing news and features regularly on various business sectors and marketing newspapers in The Guardian stable for profitability and acceptance. The Vanguard Newspaper again beckoned on me in 1997 to join the pioneering team of professionals that established the newspaper's editorial supplement Desk as a Senior Supplement?s Reporter. After a very brief stint with Vanguard Newspapers I took up employment with Tanus Communications Limited, a full-fledged marketing communications company, as a Senior Media Relations Officer.
While in the Media Relations Department of Tanus Communications, I consulted for several companies in the areas of media and public relations, events management/marketing, issues management, publishing, evaluation of media/public perception of issues, advertising campaign planning and monitoring etc. Prominent among the companies I consulted for were Union Bank Plc, Chartered Bank Plc, NAL Merchant Bank, Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), Mobil, NICON Insurance, Bureau for Public Enterprises (BPE) and the Petroleum Special Trust Fund (PTF) etc. I was promoted as the Head of this department, before I left the firm to join Afribank Nigeria Plc in 1999.
I am a 1994 graduate of Mass Communications from the Ogun State Polytechnic, Abeokuta and also have a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) which I completed in 2001. I am a qualified Associate Member of industry relevant professional associations such as the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON), the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Federation of African Public Relations Associations (FAPRA) and the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). I am also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (SMA) and the Institute of Capital Market Registrars (ICMR).
I am a Fellow of the DLTW leadership training programme of the African Leadership Forum (ALF) and the InterAction Leadership Programme of the British Council.
I take great delight in reading, writing, watching films, traveling and poetry. I have to my credit several essays and poems on sundry socio-economic topics that have been published in national dailies and various online publications. I have authored an unpublished poetry collection titled ?City Myths and Realities?. Some of my published works can be accessed online @ www.freewebs.com/olumideidowu.
I have had the privilege of attending several professional training programmes in management, marketing communications, financial services marketing, leadership, stockbroking and asset management in Nigeria,South Africa,Ivory Coast ,Ghana and the United Kingdom. I am the current President of Vision Club, an investment and leadership development association of young and upwardly mobile professionals in the public and private sector. I am married with kids to an Industrial Chemist."
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| Patricia Daboh |  In the words of Patricia:
"I am an African American woman. My Nigerian (Ijaw descent) and I went through 17 months of separation due to going through the immigration process. We were married January 4, 2007. He joined me in the United States on Thursday, June 19, 2008; which was one of the happiest days of my life. We are on our second honeymoon, and we are amazed at how the good Lord Jesus blessed our life and brought us together once again. Some Nigerian people were denied visas at the time when my husband had his interview, and the same could have happened to him. But the Lord blessed him to receive his visa. When he flew to me it was his first time flying. It is wonderful watching him discover America and a world that is so different from his own. No two people could be happier!"
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| Ayorinde Oduroye |  In the words of Ayorinde:
"A M.Sc. (Technology Management Student at OAU, Ile-Ife and a Deputy Registrar at Babcock University, Ilishan - Remo, Ogun State"
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| Pekulia Meesi | In the words of Pekulia:
"Nigerian journalist, media consultant, political activist and administrator."
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| Mohammed Muazu |  In the words of Mohammed:
"Iam an Engineer by profession , Snr. Civil Engineer with Nigerian Ports Authority Delta Port, Warri."
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| Sabo Sani Labaran |  In the words of Sabo:
"An indigene of Gombe State born some 23 years ago to a prominent politician, one of the Great Members of the Arewa Consultative Forum Elders Alhaji Sani labaran."
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| Hycinth Ikazoboh |  In the words of Hycinth:
"I AM AN UNDERGRADUATE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, I'M AN ORPHAN."
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| Nazir Galadanchi |  In the words of Nazir:
"A very gentle and down to earth person that beleives so much on humanity and liberty for all."
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| Tola Adenle | In the words of Tola:
"I am Nigerian by birth; college education in the States but live mostly in Nigeria these days. Worked at the Ibadan-based Daily Sketch in the 70s as Features writer; later edited the women affairs pages. Founded, published and edited EMOTAN, A Woman's Magazine from 1977 to 1984.
Have written a weekly column for COMET & then, THE NATION on Sundays for 6 years. Check out my columns every Sunday in THE NATION."
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| Jide Aluko |  In the words of Jide:
"'Jide Aluko was born to the famility of Mr.&Mrs Donald Aluko sometime in the mid '70s. I was educated in both Lagos and Ekiti States: Eko Boys' High Sch., Ogunnire Comprehensive High Sch., and the prestigious University of Lagos. I studied Mass Communication with specialisation in broadcasting, even though I have always had my heart set on print journalism because of my flair for writing and reticent nature (I'm a more articulate writer than a speaker). I am driven and motivated to write by socio-political events around me. I like to be seen as social writer than a commercial writer. Nothing appeals to my intellectual being like a well articulated and logical oral presentation. I'm an avid lover of country music, reaggae, soul with gospel contents, juju of the 60s, 70s,and 80s, Fuji and traditional music. In fact, I have a broad spectrum of musical taste with no specific favourite. I dream of a great Nigeria devoid of any systemic failures."
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| Edward Asu Fcmi |  In the words of Edward:
"Professional ?headline?:
Founder/Chairman & CEO, AME Konsulting Ltd., 17+ years of global experiences in law, management and ICT.
Deploying my experiences and exposure, networking contacts, eBusiness innovations into helping companies, individuals, NGOs and governments become more cost efficient in their business processes, especially in Africa and similar markets, where the demand is greatest.
Summarize your professional experience and goals:
Having negotiated and concluded numerous SLA?s, telecommunication equipment purchase agreements, provide consulting on multi-faceted eBusiness start-ups and turn around, managed eBusiness projects and risks, I have knowledge and experience with ecommerce, mCommerce within local and global meaning. I am experienced in the use of risk and project management methodologies, processes and tools, particularly eBLARM?. Also, I am a practitioner of Management of Risks (e-business), with services to numerous MNCs and domestic firms, state and federal government agencies.
Published 20+ articles and public talks at seminars on diverse e-business. My blog should be up and running within the week-www.amekonsulting.com/blog.
Specialties in my industries of expertise includes:
*Challenging ePayment, eArbitration, eBanking, P2P file sharing and similar issues* *Business Contacts & networking*traveling*meeting new and interesting people* Investment Promotion*Oursourcing*Int?l business development*Int?l Legal technologies*IP protection & eBusiness Litigation*IT/IS* e-Business strategy & management*Fund Raiser*Crisis Management and damage control*Facilitator and mediator*Creative problem solving*Coaching, Presentations & training*Networking*Lobbying*Speaker."
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