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Election without political parties: Outlook towards 2027 (2), by Usman Sarki
“Democracy is not merely a form of government. It is primarily a mode of associated living, of conjoint communicated experience.” — John Dewey The reactions to my recent article, “Election
A case for the “Igbo ranch”, by Ochereome Nnanna
This is a necessary sequel to my article last week titled: “Owo Ranch: Attention, Gov. Peter Mbah!” You may have, like me, wondered why Governor Mbah would carve out over
Nigeria since 1999: When will the years begin to count? By Dakuku Peterside
Think of a Nigerian born in 1999, the year civilian rule came back. That person is twenty-seven now. They have never lived under a military government. But they may have
Edo’s special court sends clear message: Justice must catch up with kidnappers, by Ejiro Ofoye
The fight against kidnapping and violent crime in Nigeria has often suffered from one debilitating weakness: the distance between arrest and justice. Suspects are arrested, paraded before television cameras, arraigned
Why Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway (3), by Eric Teniola
This week continues the narrative on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. No doubt that region has contributed a lot to modern-day Nigeria. Their leaders too, some of whom are alive while some
The fuel subsidy debate of the deaf, by Owei Lakemfa
Fuel subsidy is the main debate in the country today. This is over three years after President Bola Tinunu’s declaration that “subsidy is gone” It was the main debate in
Obi versus Soludo: Unnecessary political cannibalism, by Dele Sobowale
“I stand by my words” – Governor Soludo on Peter Obi leaving money for Anambra – Daily Post Nigeria. It was not my intention to get involved in the controversy
CAF blunders again, by Patrick Omorodion
An African proverb says that the tortoise is always in the news but for the wrong reason. This is the position Africa’s football governing body, CAF has chosen to be
General Abdulsalami and the Indian Hospital: The Shame of a Nation, by Ugoji Egbujo
A few days ago an Indian hospital, Krishna Shalby in Ahmedabad, released a promotional film. It called the footage “A milestone in international care” and “Clinical Excellence Beyond Borders.” Had
Kwame tasks NFF, LSFA, by Emeka Obasi
In what appears to be a middle way out of the ownership tussle between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Lagos State Football Association, (LSFA) veteran stakeholder, Arthur Kwame
