Odogwu Obim (PhD)

I find, in being African, a thing of beauty: a joy, a strength; a secret cup of gladness. Home is Africa! a Virgo

[Odogwu Obim (PhD) @ObimOdogwu]

Gutted of this reality faced just because of the colour of one’s skin

[Larry Madowo @LarryMadowo]

Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou is still struggling financially even after 20+ years in Hollywood.

How is that possible yet he’s one of the most recognizable African actors?

[African Stream @african_stream]

The West African country of Guinea gained independence on this day, 2 October 1958, after 65 years of French rule.

When French President Charles de Gaulle offered the option of greater autonomy under French rule versus complete independence, Ahmed Sékou Touré (1922-84), Guinea’s founding leader said, ‘We prefer poverty in freedom to riches in slavery.’ His message resonated deeply with the people and led to a landslide vote favouring independence.

Starting his political journey in the labour movement, the plight of the masses influenced Touré’s political leanings. He maintained that fire even as president. With the French gone, Guinea nationalised foreign-owned companies and implemented extensive social reforms aimed at education, healthcare, literacy and infrastructure development. African socialism illuminated the path, emphasising self-reliance, African unity, and the rejection of neocolonial influences. Guinea joined the Non-Aligned Movement made up of countries recently having won independence and seeking to build a path forward together outside of either US or Soviet influence. Such countries were referred to as the Third World, with the US being the First World and the USSR and China being the Second World.

Guinea’s independence was a boon for pan-Africanism, as Touré helped establish the continent-wide Organisation for African Unity, precursor to the African Union, in 1963. Plus, he maintained amicable ties with US-based Pan-Africanists like Malcolm X and Kwame Ture. Then, when the CIA overthrew fellow Pan-African leader Kwame Nkrumah in Ghana, Touré offered Nkrumah refuge and appointed him honorary co-president.

Guinea’s struggle for liberation provides insights as Africa fights to rid itself of neocolonialism. Greater integration, solidarity and self-sufficiency are values of the recent coups in the neighbouring Sahel region, where Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger rose against France, tired of decades of exploitation and occupation.

Happy Independence Day, Guinea!

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[Odogwu Obim (PhD) @ObimOdogwu]

wow! How do you say that?

[Odogwu Obim (PhD) @ObimOdogwu]

Did you know that there was a time that the Nigerian civil servants contributed a portion of their salaries towards the liberation of SA from apartheid and Rhodesia?

[Odogwu Obim (PhD) @ObimOdogwu]

@ModestyQueen19 Another level of ignorance in polished jamboree

[Odogwu Obim (PhD) @ObimOdogwu]

@cobbo3 More plausible narrative from what gin is still called in that region until today

[Odogwu Obim (PhD) @ObimOdogwu]

Are some people genetically predisposed to be violent? I am asking in view of the atrocities in Palestine

[Odogwu Obim (PhD) @ObimOdogwu]

Germany

[African Stream @african_stream]

PLO LUMUMBA: GERMANY HAS NO REMORSE FOR AFRICAN GENOCIDE

Germany is using Palestinians under Israeli assault to launder its conscience, and it’s not even doing that well, said Pan-Africanist PLO Lumumba. In this clip from our January monthly wrap-up, the scholar demonstrated Germany's duplicity. The former coloniser attempted to pour cold water on South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, prompting a clapback from Namibia, reminding Germany it had committed the 20th century’s first genocide against the Nama and Herero peoples.

Lumumba said reparations and a united African front are a must, as divided we are weak. For example, Germany has been paying Jewish holocaust survivors for over 75 years. Despite Namibians being aggrieved decades earlier, Germany pledged only a few years ago a measly $1.3 billion over the next two or so decades and only for specific Namibian development projects.

Catch the full interview on our YouTube channel. Otherwise, take a look here and let us know what you think.

[Odogwu Obim (PhD) @ObimOdogwu]

Thank God. It was disheartening nevertheless

[Adonia Ayebare @adoniaayebare]

Justice Sebutinde ruling at the International Court of Justice does not represent the Government of Uganda’s position on the situation in Palestine. She has previously voted against Uganda’s case on DRC. Uganda’s support for the plight of the Palestinian people has been expressed through Uganda ‘s voting pattern at the United Nations.

[Odogwu Obim (PhD) @ObimOdogwu]

Hmmmmm

[African @ali_naka]

They paid her!!!

[Odogwu Obim (PhD) @ObimOdogwu]

It’s pathetic African governments condone this human rights abuses in the public eye without action

[African Hub @AfricanHub_]

This happened in Kuwait

Here an Ethiopian domestic worker falls from the 7th floor.

The Arab employer refuse to help and instead gets her phone and films it giggling.

She then uploaded the footage to Social Media with the caption "come back🤣"

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[Punch Newspapers @MobilePunch]

VIDEO: Excitement As Remodelled Lagos Airport's Immigration Hall Hosts First Flight Clearance

There was excitement among passengers on Friday when the remodelled Immigration Clearance Hall of the Murtala Muhammed Internatuonal Airport's E-Arrival Wing hosted its maiden flight clearance.

Videos shared by the Nigerian Immigration Service captured the
reactions of passengers experiencing a seamless clearance process in the  upgraded hall.

The NIS celebrating the accomplishment on X, wrote, “Yesterday, the remodeled and upgraded Immigration Clearance Hall of the Murtala Muhammed Int’l Airport’s E-Arrival Wing hosted its maiden flight clearance.

“Passengers cleared in record time…within a beautiful ambiance! To Nigeria, let's arrive.”

The development is part of  Federal Government's efforts aimed at improving airport facilities and positioning Nigerian airports among the best in Africa.

Credit: X | NIS_MMIA
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[Odogwu Obim (PhD) @ObimOdogwu]

You can surely say it again

[Earl Landix 🇺🇸 @EarlLandix]

Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao on the most dangerous African of today.

[Earl Landix 🇺🇸 @EarlLandix]

Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao on the most dangerous African of today.

[Odogwu Obim (PhD) @ObimOdogwu]

@UmemeAtService brilliant service. Thank you for attending to my complaint and fixing the light. I appreciate the follow up call my your service rep. Stephen this morning

[Odogwu Obim (PhD) @ObimOdogwu]

Too beautiful to be abused. Please stop it and let her go

[Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy]

We assure the general public that the Nigerian Army as an institution is committed to upholding the integrity and morals of its personnel and as such appropriate actions will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.

We urge the public to allow the investigative process to take its course and refrain from making hasty judgments. The NA remains dedicated to serving our nation with honor and integrity.

[Odogwu Obim (PhD) @ObimOdogwu]

The most beautiful country. So proud of SA

[sarah @sahouraxo]

South Africa ain’t playin’

[🟥SANGO'S✊🏿WRATH🟩 @DetroitBabalawo]

Malcolm X on why Afro-Americans look down on Africa.

[Middle East Eye @MiddleEastEye]

British columnist and political adviser Andrew Fisher said the UK’s strikes against Yemen’s Houthis marked a “double standard”, as the Houthis’ attacks on shipping lanes have not resulted in deaths, while Israel’s assault on Gaza has killed over 23,000 Palestinians