Tag: Francis Ewherido
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Stop these senseless killings – By Francis Ewherido
When I was between ages 14 and 22, the paramount wish of my peers and I was to finish secondary school, pass WAEC and JAMB exams and get into the university. Those who were not interested in higher education went to do apprenticeship and learn skills to enable them prepare for the future. Our ultimate…
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Nwoko’s diatribe against Oborevwori – By Francis Ewherido
I heard Sen. Ned Nwoko’s name for the first time when he was in the House of Representatives between 1999 to 2003. Thereafter, I saw him twice. The first time was when I joined others to protest to INEC office in Asaba in respect of his “stolen” mandate in 2011. He had contested on the…
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As schools resume – By Francis Ewherido
Many schools, especially primary and secondary schools, resumed from their long holiday this week. Tertiary institutions will follow shortly. For parents whose children are in government-owned schools, their yoke is comparatively lighter because the school bills of government-owned institutions are substantially lower than those of privately-owned institutions. Some parents are carrying yokes that are products…
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Open defecation is a no-no – By Francis Ewherido
I saw people defecating openly when I came to Lagos in the 80s. The stretch when approaching Carter Bridge from Osborne, Ikoyi, was most notorious. I remember when I was working in Victoria Island from 1990-1996, it was my regular route home.
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Still on university entry age requirement – By Francis Ewherido
For the second time in three months, the issue of the minimum age for entry into Nigerian Universities has come up. The Minister of Education, Prof Mamman Tahir first raised the issue earlier this year. He directed the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), not to allow students below 18 years to write the JAMB…
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In pursuit of happiness – By Francis Ewherido
There are a few commentators who frown at the enthusiasm and sometimes obsession many Nigerians have for the English Premier League. It is common when a new season commences or during the season. When I come across such views, I ask myself what is the problem? Is it a sin? No! Is it a crime?…
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As Okuama indigenes prepare to return home – By Francis Ewherido
The Delta State Governor, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, recently told a delegation of Urhobo Traditional Rulers Council that the displaced Okuama indigenes will be going home “soon.” I got the information that the contract for the building of the primary and secondary schools and health centre had been awarded a few weeks ago, but I kept…
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The protests through my lens – By Francis Ewherido
One of the most valuable lessons I have learnt about life is to see life from my own perspective. That is exactly what I have been doing since the beginning of the protests on August 1.
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Era to lean on spouses – By Francis Ewherido
Let me start on a note of gratitude to all those who reached out to me when the column suddenly stopped a few Saturdays ago. Your love means a lot to me. The sudden interruption was not planned. It only became inevitable purely for personal reasons, but I am happy to be back.
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Okuama: No substitute for peaceful co-existence – By Francis Ewherido
During the week, the Delta State Governor, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori; the members of the Ewu IDP camp Committee for displaced Okuama people and some leaders of Okuama Community held a very fruitful meeting in Asaba, the Delta State capital.