Category: Columnist
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Our ‘One Party’ Democracy – By Chidi Amuta
Of all the ills that afflict a democracy, a stubborn virus in the party system is the most lethal. Where politicians treat the party system as their exclusive preserve, to do as they wish, it is hard for the system to self- correct let alone see that there is anything wrong.
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NDDC lights up Okuama IDP camp – By Francis Ewherido
“Light up” in the heading is figurative because the Okuama IDP Camp in Ewu, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, was not in pitch darkness. They have a generating set and solar providing electricity.
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Trumpism set to upset the world – By Owei Lakemfa
Unto us, a man-child is again born by the United States, US, electorate. Donald Trump is actually a reincarnation sent to upset the world.
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The fuss about Kemi Badenoch – By Azu Ishiekwene
Donald Trump’s election overshadowed Kemi Badenoch’s emergence as the leader of the Tory Party of Britain. Yet, no one gets the worst political job in one of the world’s oldest political parties and walks away quietly.
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Zamani Lekwot: Holding judicial and military terrorism to justice – By Owei Lakemfa
A series of video recordings of men and officers of the Nigeria Army brutalizing hapless Nigerians have in the past few weeks been making the rounds.
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CPSG – The Centre comes with boosters for Public Sector Governance – By Okoh Aihe
There has been a sustained conversation about cleaning up the governance structure of the public service in order to create institutions that function for the good, growth and wellbeing of the people.
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Kemi Badenoch’s remarkable ascent in UK politics: A milestone for the black community – By Magnus Onyibe
As Great Britain, once a colonial power ruling over 56 nations now part of the Commonwealth, transitions into a more inclusive society, a symbolic form of “reverse colonization” seems to be unfolding. This phenomenon, exemplified by individuals from formerly colonized nations rising to leadership roles in the UK, highlights the open-mindedness of Britons.
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My friends, where is Yahaya Bello? – By Hope O’Rukevbe Eghagha
I am worried about the decadence that has eaten deep into the fabric of our country. No institution is spared. The executive arm. The legislature. Religious bodies. The judiciary. The media. The security agencies. Everything has been contaminated to frightening proportions.
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Citadels of indiscipline – By Dakuku Peterside
Universities are meant to be the heart of a nation’s progress—places where the brightest minds are nurtured, and the moral compass of future leaders is set.
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Assault: Bolt driver throws public, police, lawyers under bus – By Ehichioya Ezomon
What’s become of the three-count charge of “abuse of office, assault, and threat to life” instituted by the Nigeria Police against a House of Representatives member, Alex Ikwechegh, for dehumanising an e-hailing Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, on October 27, 2024, in Abuja?