Friday
Jan272012
Jan 13 - A Pulitzer Winner's Views (02:50)
Site AdminPulitzer winning journalist and former editor of Newsday Dele Olojede returned to Nigeria in 2006 and two years later started 234NEXT. Employing a new generation of bright, fearless journalists, NEXT broke news stories about political and corporate corruption which no one else would touch. Naturally they made many enemies losing advertising and investment until last year the paper suddenly disappeared off the streets.
We arrange an interview with Dele to get his take on the crisis. Driving across town to the appointment at his home on the Island, we fly the NLC flag to avoid being hassled by strike enforcers, the Third Mainland Bridge is eerily empty - The strike is holding fast.
Reader Comments (1)
Thank God for this vital information.I was so paranoid and disappointed until I read the above account.I was at the protest area that morning just to discover it was so empty.At that moment I remembered words from Tunde Bakare and Femi Kuti vehemently saying"#65 or nothing" and even encouraged to be ready to face any challenge or threat that might face us in the request for good governance.So,seeing the protest ground empty,with the absence of these human rights activists,celebrities and my fellow people,I was made to believe many of us are cowards and toothless dogs that only bark.However,with this account of chopcassava I have been convinced that my earlier notion is wrong and naughty.
However,I must use this medium to commend many civil societies and human right activists for the great role they played in the struggle,if not for them,the strike wouldn't have been meaningful and a check to the powers of the government.God heal Nigeria!And I must not forget to commend the Aung San Suu Kyi of our country,Funmi Iyanda.With her crew for the great job.