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ANGER

ANGER – The Most Misunderstood Emotion

By Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. A valid feeling is seen as a character flaw instead of a signal of unmet needs. A 1989 book entitled Anger: The Misunderstood Emotion remains on my office bookshelf. It was…


NAIRA

NAIRA, GOING, GOING, GONE…

By OKEY ANUEYIAGU Naira, our local currency has taken a huge tumble and a nose-dive that is unprecedented in the history of any monetary instrument. The naira over a protracted period of time has almost…



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How To Avoid Raising A Spoiled Child

By Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. Spoiled children are not just frustrating; they often struggle as adults. In the now classic scene from the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Veruca Salt stomps her foot and…



Palestine-Israel Conflict

Israel-Gaza Violence: The Conflict Explained

BBC The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented assault on Israel on Saturday, with hundreds of gunmen infiltrating communities near the Gaza Strip. At least 900 Israelis are reported to have been killed, while…



On ‘Liberal Democracy’ And Coup-baiting

By Simon Kolawole The upsurge in military coups in Africa is leading to curious propositions on the suitability of “liberal democracy” on the continent. Questions are being asked as to whether or not we need…