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Nov 12, 2024 | 
opinionnigeria.com | Osita Chidoka
On the day I registered for the law school, two names above mine on the list was Senator Dino Melaye. We saw later in the day as we went from one office to the other to conclude the registration. As we resumed lecture the day after, Senator Dino and I sat beside each other without prior planning. Our engagement and friendship grew as we exchanged notes, bought books and shared insights daily.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
medium.com | Osita Chidoka
We need more legal migrations from Nigeria, not less. According to data from the United States Office of Homeland Statistics, Nigeria was not among the top 15 countries with US Permanent Residence (Green Cards) in 2022. With 12,385 successful applicants, Nigeria placed 17 on the list - about 10% of India's and 20% of China's successful applicants. Nigerians are about 5% of Canada's total permanent residents. In 2022, 22,085 moved to Canada against India's 118, 095 immigrants.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
premiumtimesng.com | Osita Chidoka
Yesterday, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a transformative $600 million gift to four historically Black universities: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science, Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and Morehouse School of Medicine.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Victor Ohonba |Osita Chidoka |Ondo Elections |Nigerian Byzantine politics
Nigerian athlete, Favour Ofili finished sixth in the final of the women’s 200 meters at the 2024 Paris Olympics, held on Tuesday in France. In an impressive display of speed and determination, the 21-year-old sprinter clocked an impressive time of 22.24 seconds, finishing behind gold medalist Gabrielle Thomas of the United States, who took the title with a blistering time of 21.83 seconds.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Osita Chidoka |Caroline Ameh |Ondo Elections |Nigerian Byzantine politics
Yesterday, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a transformative $600 million gift to four historically Black universities: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science, Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and Morehouse School of Medicine.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Victor Ohonba |Osita Chidoka |Ondo Elections |Nigerian Byzantine politics
Chelsea’s first-team squad is making its way back to England following the conclusion of their pre-season tour in the United States. The tour ended with a 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid, highlighting some initial challenges with Enzo Maresca’s new system. Despite an underwhelming series of friendlies, several players have seized the chance to make an impression.
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Jul 22, 2024 | 
lawandsocietymagazine.com | Osita Chidoka
By Osita ChidokaThe NBA election for a new executive ended with my friend and lawyer, Mazi Afam Osigwe, as the winner. I publicly sided with him for his ability and character. Thankfully, most lawyers who voted agreed he could lead the NBA now. I am happy. That said, I have a couple of lessons and issues about the elections.
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Jun 16, 2024 | 
premiumtimesng.com | Osita Chidoka
Chimdalu is a full scholarship undergraduate at James Madison College in Michigan State University. Her major is Comparative Cultures and Politics, with a double minor in French and Organisational Leadership. Chimdalu, named Oriana after the Italian award-winning journalist Oriana Fallaci of the 70s fame, is also a Benjamin Gillman Scholar, a US State Department scholarship to promote study abroad programs.
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May 23, 2024 | 
thenewsguru.com | Osita Chidoka
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The gleeful announcement of the return of Emirates Airline to Nigeria by the Hon. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, on X is a sad reminder of the deepening lack of national pride and the growing irrelevance of Nigeria in the World. The audacity of Emirates Airlines to even consider returning to Nigeria reeks of contempt and disdain towards our nation.
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May 12, 2024 | 
punchng.com | Osita Chidoka
We met in 1999; you came to pick me up in your Peugeot 505 Salon car. At that time, you were a Local Government Chairman, and I was Personal Assistant to Chief Okete, Minister of State Works and Housing. Our friendship was on and off as you climbed the ladder of leadership. I saw you as Chief of Staff to the Governor, Secretary to the State Government, and Senator. In 2008, our friendship was renewed, made possible by Olisa Metuh, your classmate. The friendship, this time, blossomed.
