Nigeria is not only the biggest democracy on the continent but also the greatest accommodator of the freedom of speech. Many of us did not realize this…
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Dele Giwa. Alfred Rewane. Marshall Harry. Bola Ige. Jerry Agbeyegbe. The list goes on and on and on and on. It never stops. Will it ever stop? And now, Chief …
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If concerted efforts are not taken by the government to painstakingly plan and systematically build decent and affordable houses for the working class, the developing satellite towns would eventually become …
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The new season we are approaching is one that gives us the opportunity to review and renew things. It is a season where technology — mainly the Internet, GSM telephones …
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It is common sense fact that the problem with our electoral or voting systems is squarely about transparent conduct of the actual voting process and that all that is needed …
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One is tempted to say that we are back in the days of the French colonial policy of Assimilation right here in Nigeria, where there is deliberate, sustained effort to …
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One is tempted to say that we are back in the days of the French colonial policy of Assimilation right here in Nigeria, where there is deliberate, sustained effort to …
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In our days, there were rewards for compliance and also punishment for deviance. We knew to obey and never to cross the line, when we did, though they disciplined us …
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Many years ago, when heavy traffic on Carter Bridge consisted of several new Raleigh bicycles racing along, some motorcycles and a couple of cars, a man returned to his village …
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My visit to Edo State was an eyesore. The roads are filthy, and non-drivable. The once beautiful city is in ruins. People are frustrated and lifeless in nature. Fear is …
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My visit to Edo State was an eyesore. The roads are filthy, and non-drivable. The once beautiful city is in ruins. People are frustrated and lifeless in nature. Fear is …
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Today, several notables are emerging as aspirants for the top position in Edo State. Those worth mentioning out of the pack are three powerful candidates briefly described here in a …
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Most Nigerians would readily lavish praise on the governor of Ebonyi State, Dr. Sam Egwu, because of the glowing pictures often presented by the Nigerian media about his administration. Thisday Newspaper …
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Most of us did not really care whether or not Nigeria was at the World Cup. In fact, some of us were happy that we were not there. We have …
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No child ever says that he or she wants to be vice president when he or she grows up. It is a useless office and the holder is often a …
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Events preceding the Nigerian civil war, and the part played by some Ijaw leaders at the time, and immediately after the war, especially in Port-Harcourt, have come to define the …