In the buildup to Edo governorship election 2024, the major concern was whether law enforcement agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would remain above board and stay neutral. …
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Presidential monologue – Part 38
Howdy Mr President. I speak to the issue of debt forgiveness which Nigeria broached at the 79th United Nations General Assembly Summit in New York. The matter is in Paragraphs …
Read More »Edo election: A call for introspect and reform
The Edo State election has come and gone, but its aftermath has once again highlighted the changing dynamics of political strategy in Nigeria. The post Edo election: A call for …
Read More »Harnessing the diaspora potentials for development
In all sincerity let us engage ourselves in a heart-to-heart discussion over the unfavourable news coming out from Nigeria today. The post Harnessing the diaspora potentials for development appeared first …
Read More »Far deeper, and beyond, Edo State
No, it is not what just happened in Edo State, but where goeth Nigeria. Twenty years ago, in August 2005, I published the article below. What happened to…the 400 political …
Read More »To kneel or not to kneel?
Genuflecting is a common way to show respect for monarchs or elders in Nigeria. But what about elected officials, such as Presidents or Governors? In Nigerian politics, especially in the …
Read More »SouthWest politicians’ lip service to development – Part 2
Let’s leave Abuja, federal powers and other federalism haters this week again and continue with some self-examination of our Western region we have been celebrating as the pacesetter region that …
Read More »Bad birthday gift i received
Birthdays are momentous occasions in which we celebrate the survival of another trip around the sun and look forward to the adventures that lie ahead. The post Bad birthday gift …
Read More »Food Fortification: West Africa can spearhead sustainable improvement
West Africa understands the importance of food fortification as a proven and cost-effective approach to prevent micronutrient deficiencies, i.e., “hidden hunger.” The post Food Fortification: West Africa can spearhead sustainable improvement appeared first on The Guardian …
Read More »Kekere-Ekun CJN: In her shoes – Part 2
Last week, I commenced a detailed diagnosis of the issues affecting the judiciary in our land, with the aim of making positive recommendations to the Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria …
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