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Recurring pitfalls in elections

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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