document.writeln("<TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=3 BORDER=0 width=100%><TR><TD colspan=2><DIV CLASS='newsbreak'>2002</DIV></TD></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>12/16/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/121602.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Of 2003 elections and Igbo presidential aspirants (Part 1)</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>11/24/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/112402.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Is Nigeria cursed?</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>11/05/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/110502.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos may collapse?</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>10/20/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/102002.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Nigeria's press and the politics of puppeteering, moneybagism and hollow campaign promises</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>10/01/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/100102.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>As Nigeria turns 42, a look at the quest for Igbo presidency</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>09/15/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/091502.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Six months before elections, Nigerian Senators pardon their indicted colleagues - where is the outrage?</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>08/28/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/082802.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Impeachment, political opportunism and the Nigerian factor</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>08/11/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/081102.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Why Babangida cannot be probed? Give me a break!</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>07/24/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/072402.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>And so Gobir died, shot point blank on the head</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>07/14/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/071402.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>INEC must come clean but Gani should rescind his call</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>07/09/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/070902news.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Nnewi Community in the USA enjoined to embrace Civil Service in Nigeria</A><BR><SPAN CLASS='headline'>NEWS HEADLINE</SPAN></DIV></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>07/01/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/070102.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>When good men err - the case of the President, Gani Fawehinmi and INEC</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>06/19/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/061902.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Tragedy in New Bodija, Ibadan! - On whose jurisdiction lies culpability?</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>06/11/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/061102.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Mr. President, please save diasporans from the scourge of Nigerian scam (419) artists!</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>06/06/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/060602.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>When public officials seemingly encourage jaundiced journalism in Nigeria</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>05/24/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/052402.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>When political Generals clash, the country learns more about the fleecing of Nigeria...</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>05/06/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/050602.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Handing the presidency to General Obasanjo on a silver platter!</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>04/16/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/041602.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Nigeria's ''Queen of Robbers'' cracks under police pressure!</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>04/10/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/041002.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Looking for decent and courageous men to save Nigeria!!</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>03/27/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/032702.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>For a moment, lets all lighten up, shall we?</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>03/19/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/031902.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Are we really better than the politicians we criticize? (Part 1)</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>03/04/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/030402.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Nigeria's presidency - Pastor Okotie to the rescue?</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>02/26/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/022602.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Have Nigerians lowered their expectations of the presidency?</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>02/18/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/021802.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>President Obasanjo may have run out of options - time to fold up?</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>02/06/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/020602.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Surviving in Biafra (Part 3) - Asaba Massacre hits home</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>01/23/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/012302.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Diasporans Upbeat about progress in Nigeria - but should they?</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>01/15/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/011502.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Surviving in Biafra (Part 2) - My family goes home to Nnewi</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>01/06/2002</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/010602.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Surviving in Biafra (Part 1)</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD colspan=2><DIV CLASS='newsbreak'>2001</DIV></TD></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>12/20/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/122001.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Sack Dupe Adelaja BUT Ndigbo must do more!</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>12/16/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/121601.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Rising incidence of building collapse in Nigeria; Any remedy?</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>12/04/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/120401.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Talent, Intellect and Beauty versus Kampeism: Where does Nigeria stand?</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>11/26/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/112601.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>As Nigeria turns 41, time for deep reflections: Concerned Nigerian responds</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>11/18/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/111801.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Oputa's overtures towards former heads of State Vs the new Senate bill on coupists - An ambivalence of sorts</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>11/13/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/111301.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>A tribute to mothers</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>11/05/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/110501.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Industrial buildings in residential neighborhoods in Nigeria - Any health risks?</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>10/25/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/102501.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Oputa's disappointing final act - the naysayers prevailed!</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>10/15/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/101501news.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Optimism as Nigerians in South Central Pennsylvania celebrate Nigerian Independence</A><BR><span class='headline'>NEWS HEADLINE</span></DIV></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>10/13/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/101301.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Deplorable condition of Nigerian roads</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>10/08/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/100801.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Oputa scores one for Nigeria's democracy</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>10/01/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/100101.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>As Nigeria turns 41, a time for deep reflections</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>09/25/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/092501.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Recovery of looted funds from corrupt Nigerian officials  - Has the process fizzled?</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>09/17/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/091701.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>American indomitable spirit shines through even in time of despair</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>09/10/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/091001.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Internet commentaries on Nigeria's socio-politico-economic problems - Are our leaders listening?</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>09/03/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/090301.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Those Skin Bleaching Creams and Soaps - they just might be harmful to the skin</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>08/13/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/081301.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Fake medications in Nigeria: What do we do now?</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>08/09/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/080901.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Obligations of the citizenry under our new democratic dispensation</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>07/27/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/072701.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Nigeria's fledgling democracy: What Obasanjo must do to restore the faith of the masses in his presidency</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>07/20/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/072001.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>Armed robbery and foreign investment in Nigeria: A case for putting our nation in order</DIV></A></td></TR><TR><TD WIDTH=50 valign=top><SPAN CLASS='dateline'>07/12/2001</SPAN></TD><TD WIDTH=100%><A HREF='http://nigeriaworld.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/uzokwe/071201.html'><DIV CLASS='writer'>I want Nigeria back!</DIV></A></td></TR></TABLE>");
