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The Dilemma of Desmond Elliot

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                       Desmond Elliot I recall an exchange between Innocent Anoliefo and Senator Arthur Nzeribe

Donald Trump, Okonjo - Iweala and world Trade Organization

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As a teacher, I am aware Nigeria, jettisoned British Grammar School system for American type Education. I

Lekki shootings: fact or fantasy?

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Babajide Sanwo - Olu: Governor, Lagos State The year 2020 is one year that can never be forgotten in a hurry for

Yahaya Adoza Bello, a man to watch

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           Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello The creation of Kogi state was greeted with violence. As a 60 year old with aspirations to contribute to leadership

’Looted Palliatives for second wave of Covid - 19'

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It was the Late Dele Giwa who advised Late Makama Nupe Alhaji Shehu Musa that whenever, he is caught pants

When representatives are too busy to represent their people

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 Many a time, it is said that those, who have ears to hear should listen. The

Looting of Warehouses full of Palliatives

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 Please those who have ears to hear should hear and note that the Nigerian

The example of DJ Switch

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                          DJ Switch  It was my Hall Master at Nkrumah Hall UNN, Professor Anya O Anya who said that the mark of a genius is that when he says something, you wonder why

Protesters vs hoodlums

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#EndSARS historically speaking is the first protest by young people not students alone against a cause in Nigeria. The protest is led by

#EndSARS: One protest, many theories

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 This year, 2020 is indeed a year to remember. First, it was Covid-19 and

Nigerian Government shows its rotten hand

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Call it black Tuesday. The Nigerian government has shown its rotten hand in response to the protests rocking the

#EndSARS and the tale of Northern and Southern, Nigerian youths

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              General Yakubu  Gowon The North is scared of the outcome of the ongoing nationwide protests.  Understandably, the northern youths

Policemen are happy about Endsars

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One of the benefits of the ongoing Endsars protests is the revelations that are coming out. An anonymous police

Giving the Protests a bad name, in order to kill it.

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                     Bola Ahmed Tinubu In the fight against corruption, corruption fights back. In the protest against misrule, the culprits are

A judicial Commission of Enquiry will go a long way in keeping our Police in check

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  Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed: Chief Justice of Nigeria      That our police have stirred the hornet's nest is not in doubt but

From Sars to Lauretta Onochie to Swat : a comedy of errors

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     President Muhammad Buhari When misfortune strikes, it does not just rain but pours. For so long have the

The best way forward after ending SARS is avoid the mistakes of SARS

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The story was once told of a man who told his driver that there was information doing the rounds that the

Lauretta Onochie as INEC Commissioner is an expensive joke

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Lauretta Onochie: INEC Commissioner Designate   It is believed that behind every neutrality is a hidden choice. It is also believed that eternal vigilance is the

Disbanding SARS, ENDANGERING LIVES

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Mohammed Adamu: inspector General of Police The men of SARS never saw it coming, not even the Government saw it coming. Now it is done. But the men of SARS are not taking it

What mode was the Army against Boko Haram?

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 Tukur Yusuf Buratai: Chief of Army Staff Sometimes, you never know whether to laugh or cry when certain situations arise. How can the Nigerian army say they

Ending SARS and Twisting the Tale

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 One reason Government's fear protests is not because they do not see it as a form of feedback but because it is like a

What will Nigeria do?

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                 Abike Dabiri - Erewa    In the streets of Libya, a Nigerian was burnt alive with gasoline. What will Nigeria do? Nigerian lives matter too. Life in

Why Academic Staff Union of Universities are always on Strike

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 Biodun Ogunyemi: ASUU President Look at the pyramid of education. The base is the largest.  Some do not make it there. That is the primary school. It thins into

When will Nigerians stop taking traditional rulers more serious than they deserve

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 From the Oniru of Iru land to the Emir of Zazzau, it is all about the Government of the day, making a

Like Imo, Like Anambra: a tale of two Airports

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IMO State built an Airport through self help. Anambra is building one. The much talked about second Niger Bridge is to be tolled. The spirit of self help never fails. It is a

Teachers' Salary Scale

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Adamu Adamu: Minister of Education On a day set aside to celebrate teachers worldwide, the Federal Government of Nigeria, announce a special salary for

Why the Railway will link Niger Republic

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I come from Delta State but I am more at home with Igbos than Urhobos. This is because we share the same language. My Youth Service in Sokoto State,

Much ado about Minimum wage

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 .   Ayuba Wabba:NLC President Laws are good especially when they are not only enforceable but can be easily enforced. Over the years we have seen

The President for the Igbos

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That the Presidency might go to the Igbos in 2023 is at best a  possibility. The kernel of today's write up is a response to those who are not happy                        Orji Uzor Kalu

The Morning after

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The Morning after Nigeria's Independence Anniversary is far from the euphoria of the morning after the Independence in 1960. Where did we get it wrong? My Sixtieth                     Orji Uzor Kalu

Nigeria at 60

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President Muhammad Buhari With Independence came high hopes which have dissolved like mist in the face of rising sun. Today we are 60 but we are not