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Nigeria: a new approach; As the new Nigerian president, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, pictured, settles into office, Nigerians and watchers of Africa's most populous nation struggle to grasp a clear-cut direction of policy and strategy from his administration. Ola Sheyin analyses the situation.		Aug 1, 2007	2573
Nigeria: new wine in old wineskin? New wine in old wineskin? Old wine in new wineskin? Old wine in old wineskin? Or new wine in new wineskin? These are the questions that stud the hearts of Nigerians and an expectant international community as Africa's most populous nation once again changes its leader. Ola Sheyin reports.		Jun 1, 2007	1294
Nigeria: the power behind the throne (Part 3).		Apr 1, 2007	2486
African artistry.	Interview	Apr 1, 2007	1583
Nigeria: the power behind the throne (Part 2); Ola Sheyin continues with the countdown to Nigeria's general elections in April, by looking at the power equation in the country and why the same people keep coming up election after election.		Mar 1, 2007	2403
Nigeria: the power behind the throne; In this, Part One of our countdown to Nigeria's general elections in April, our associate editor, Ola Sheyin, a Nigerian himself, looks at the power equation in Nigeria and why the same people keep coming up election after election.		Feb 1, 2007	3201
Rwanda: how Solace quietly brings solace to the needy; There are several African success stories of heroism in charitable works. One of them is The Solace Ministries in Rwanda. This month we have decided to highlight their good works if only to show to those who are still asking, "what are Africans doing for themselves in the midst of their problems?" This report is by Ola Sheyin.		Jul 1, 2006	983
Nigeria: at last, the national conference begins! President Olusegun Obasanjo has finally given Nigerians the sovereign national conference they asked for. Ola Sheyin reports.		Mar 1, 2005	614
Nigeria: separate conferences to debate future; Civil liberties and pro-democracy groupings in Nigeria have defied the federal government in proclaiming their desire to convene a sovereign national conference, aimed at working out the future of the country. Ironically, just as the government announced the modalities of setting up its own. Ola Sheyin reports.		Feb 1, 2005	1409
A new approach to a continuing problem: following the tragic passing of Nelson Mandela's only remaining son, Ola Sheyin takes a look at fresh impetus to tackle the very real and persisting crisis of HIV/Aids.		Feb 1, 2005	1514
'In dreams begin responsibilities': Ola Sheyin reviews the past year and hopes that in 2005, Africa and its peoples will not waste their energies persuading the West that we are not as hopeless as they suggest, but rather concentrate our efforts on getting to where we need to be.		Jan 1, 2005	1416
The return of the Queens: now we see them, now we don't. Ola Sheyin on the careers of the Williams Sisters who are eyeing other things outside tennis.		Mar 1, 2004	1291
'Elections na suffer head': the presidential voting was going on as we went to press, and President Olusegun Obasanjo was expected to win. (Around Africa: Nigeria).		May 1, 2003	478
Africa's gladiators: The continent's qualifiers for next year's football World Cup in Japan and Korea are now complete. Ola Sheyin traces their qualification routes and chances. (Football/World Cup).	Brief Article	Sep 1, 2001	943
Oh dear!	Brief Article	Dec 1, 2000	850