Tag: G. G. Darah
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Farewell to songs of wahala – By G. G. Darah
Dear Pandefites, Why do we always highlight news about “Wahala dey Naija” on our platforms? Is there any important country in the world without “wahala” (troubles)? Is it USA or Russia or Ukraine or UK or China or Israel or Gaza or Equatorial Guinea?
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Tinubu’s regionalism gamble – By Prof. G. G. Darah
Pandef, Pandef, beware of false prophets masquerading in electronic garments. There is sour mutilation of historical facts in the narrative on “How Tinubu Is Reversing The Damage Ironsi Did To Nigeria” attributed to Reno Omokri.
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On regional commissions and autonomy – By Prof. G. G. Darah
It is probably too early to rejoice over the unfolding political drama. The structural outlines of the regional framework have to be disclosed first. Recently, the president announced the establishment of regional commissions; their mandates and spheres of authority are not known yet. Will the regional commissions be like NDDC without political authority? What will…
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On Africa’s backwardness – By Prof G. G. Darah
This is a follow-up to my comments on why Europe and America are more advanced than Africa. It is true that Black Africans are the first human beings (homo sapiens) to exist in the world. From Africa, people migrated to populate Asia, Europe and other parts. All other races are grandchildren of Black Africa.
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Funso Aiyejina: Tribute to a Global Quester – By G. G. Darah
Funso Aiyejina belongs to the generation of the Nigerian literati who believed that literature and the arts could heal the wounds of a nation where things had fallen apart. This utopian imagination was cradled in the hearths of academic institutions in the immediate aftermath of the 1967-1970 Nigerian civil war.
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On FGN and local councils – By Prof G. G. Darah
It is laughable that the federal government has sued the States over the administration and control of local government areas (LGAs).
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Darah honoured with Michael and Cecilia Ibru University’s Doctor of Letters
The Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Agbarha-Otor, Delta State, will on September 6, 2022 confer on Prof. Godwin Gabriel Darah a Doctor of Letters (D.Litt, Honoris Causa) during its 4th Convocation Ceremony and 6th Olorogun (Dr.) Michael C.O. Ibru Memorial Lecture.