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STATE OF THE NATION – 2012 – 2024

STATE OF THE NATION – 2012 – 2024

The word CLUELESS was reinvented in Nigeria about 10 years ago, referring to the President Jonathan administration. At that time even a vulcaniser could send his kids to school apart from clothing and housing them. All of us could do things that we were supposed to do in the society relatively well. The only thing...

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Prof Chidiebere Onyia: Celebrating the Unrepetant Technocrat with a Difference

Prof Chidiebere Onyia: Celebrating the Unrepetant Technocrat with a Difference

By Prince Ejeh Josh Writing in the popular British Financial Times on March 17, 2017, Tim Harford, in a piece he titled, “Somethings are best left to the technocrats”, drew a remarkable contrast between democracy and technocracy in considering how decisions that affect the general well-being of the society are made. These are broad questions...

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To Uche Anichukwu: You’re an Excellent Gift to Humanity

To Uche Anichukwu: You’re an Excellent Gift to Humanity

By Barr. Ejeh Josh I’ve momentorily lacked the exact expression to qualify the character and nature of my brother, ezigbo nwannem na Nomeh, Hon. Uche Anichukwu, since the news of his birthday broke out. Uche Anichukwu, Onyeishi Okanga, as he is fondly called by his friends, and “Otiagbala” by his inner caucus, (laughs, winks, smiles),...

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HON. UDEOKOYE AND ANYA; A Salutation to the Legislature

HON. UDEOKOYE AND ANYA; A Salutation to the Legislature

There is no gainsaying the place of knowledge and experience in the governance of men. Unfortunately, the bane of Nigeria and most countries of the Third World lies in the poor leadership recruitment process, unwillingness to choose the right options and the inability to utilize the right material for the right positions for the right...

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Chef Dammy’s Pastor, Prophet Adegoke Jeremiah a.k.a Billion Dollars Prophet Sues Her For N20,000,000 In Damages

Chef Dammy’s Pastor, Prophet Adegoke Jeremiah a.k.a Billion Dollars Prophet Sues Her For N20,000,000 In Damages

Prophet Adegoke Jeremiah a.k.a Billion Dollars has filed a lawsuit against popular chef, Damilola Adeparusi, who embarked on a 120 hour Cook-a-thon. Via a petition written by his lawyers, the pastor expressed surprise at what he considered to be a defamatory statement made by the chef. ALSO READ The Tinubu I Know Is A Totally...

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FOOTBALL: Goalkeepers as defenders, Pep Guardiola’s coaching philosophy .

FOOTBALL: Goalkeepers as defenders, Pep Guardiola’s coaching philosophy .

Until recently, football goalkeeping requires shot stopping, keeping the balls away intended from getting into the back of the nets by goalkeepers catching them with their hands. Good and skillful Goalkeepers are known by their abilities in shot-stopping, particularly catching them and holding them without miss in the air, on the ground or diverting straight...

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SIT AT HOME: Public Affairs Analyst Faults Sealing of Shops by Enugu state government over Non-compliance to Ban

SIT AT HOME: Public Affairs Analyst Faults Sealing of Shops by Enugu state government over Non-compliance to Ban

A Public Affairs Analyst Mr. Agbo Chidera Augustine has urged the Enugu state government to engage constructively in the bid to finding lasting solution to the Monday sit at home in the state. Mr. Augustine while reacting to the sealing of shops by the Enugu state government, tweeted that “forcefully locking shops of non-compliant individuals...

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In Kogi State, nonprofits help flood victims rebuild their lives

In Kogi State, nonprofits help flood victims rebuild their lives

By: Arinze Chijioke In 2022, Nigeria faced devastating floods, it was the most destructive the country has experienced in a decade. Infrastructures, crops, and houses were damaged, leading to decimated livelihoods and the displacement of several households. This report examines how humanitarian initiatives helped victims rebuild their lives in Kogi State. Friday Egwuma, a resident...

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“THE RISE AND FALL OF G-5 GOVERNORS”

“THE RISE AND FALL OF G-5 GOVERNORS”

By: Augustine Okolie PhD The PDP Presidential ticket which was contested, lost and won by Atiku Abubakar at the Eagle Square, Abuja on the 28th May, 2022 was the reason for the feud between a section of PDP leaders, particularly five governors led by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Nwike. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (AAA)...