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Sir Gabriel Igbinedion, a tree who made several forests, by Dele Sobowale
“God could not be everywhere and, therefore, he made mothers” – Jewish proverb. Sir (Chief) Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom, born on Tuesday, September 11, 1934, like
Understanding Nigeria’s Seven Voting Blocs
Before the first ballot is cast in Nigeria’s presidential elections, some things are already in plain sight — but voters and commentators often miss them because of the emotions of
Arise Tv and professional feedback, by Tonnie Iredia
By providing a slot for feedback (responses and suggestions) many television stations in the past gave viewers a weekly opportunity to comment on the programmes they watched; the opportunity appears
CRIPPLING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Local governments must be sufficiently empowered to perform their duties Based on the 1999 Constitution, the State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) are established by the respective State Houses of Assembly
Cementing Nigerians Out of Home Ownership
As cement prices soar despite abundant local raw materials, home ownership is increasingly out of reach for millions of Nigerians. Festus Akanbi examines the paradox of rising prices and manufacturers’ bumper profits
Who is Afraid of Obi’s Political Ambition?
The recent disruption of the visit of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, to Benue State after Governor Hyacinth Alia had earlier cautioned him against visiting
N432bn Probe: Another Jamboree by House Committee?
It is always sad that very frequently the National Assembly would launch investigations into sundry issues that would not produce any reasonable outcomes. Last week the Public Accounts Committee of
9/11 @ 25 Years, 6/30 @ 3 Months, 9/30 @ 2 Weeks to Come: How 9/11 @ 25 Will Undermine Global Security
Bola A. Akinterinwa 9/11 is the shortened form for September 11, 2001. This was the day 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four different commercial airlines and launched their very heinous attacks
June 12 and the Politics of Memory
Anthony Kila A nation that cannot agree on what happened yesterday will struggle to determine what it should learn tomorrow. There are moments in a nation’s life when history ceases
Who’s Afraid of the King’s College Rescue Mission?
Morakinyo Animasaun For decades, the public discourse surrounding national infrastructure in Nigeria has been trapped in a tragic binary: government inadequacy or outright privatisation. When a public asset deteriorates, we
