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Nigeria’s federalism, religion and secularism

Nigeria’s federalism, religion and secularism

Nigeria was amalgamated (i.e. merged together the various different sections of peoples and tribes into one national entity) by the British in 1914, gained political “Independence” on Saturday, 1st October 1960 and became a “Republic” on Tuesday, 1st October 1963. Nigeria, a country acclaimed to be the giant of Africa, in her years of nationhood, is the most populated black nation in the world. She has to her credit and recognition a written Constitution being manoeuvred for the self-styled democratic governance of this huge population, made up of peoples of different religious free will, tribes and cultural backgrounds. In Nigeria, Christianism, Islamism and traditionalism are religions most widely practised. Religion being a faith-based practise is capable of influencing on governance and the behavioural attitudes of every believer of their faith.  That notwithstanding, Nigeria has assumed a “Secular State”.

NANONO: Appraising Nigeria agricultural value chain

NANONO: Appraising Nigeria agricultural value chain

Agriculture was the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy before the discovery of crude oil. From 1960 to 1969, the sector accounted for an average of 57% of GDP and generated 64.5% of export earnings. 

The Wonder of turning Bitter to Better Life (4)

The Wonder of turning Bitter to Better Life (4)

By William Kumuyi Ezekiel 33:11 “Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?” God wants you […]

Without power privatisation, Nigeria will be in darkness —Bello

Without power privatisation, Nigeria will be in darkness —Bello

…Says NBET should go By Emma Ujah, AbujaBureau Chief & Chris Ochayi As the debate over the privatization of the nation’s electricity sector rages, the Chairman of Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, Col. Sani Bello (retd) says, in this interview, that the nation would have been thrown into total darkness by now if the government had […]

How troops repelled terrorist attack on Garkida

How troops repelled terrorist attack on Garkida

The Nigerian Army says its troops of 232 Battalion of 23 Armoured Brigade under Operation Lafiya Dole deployed in Garkida, Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa successfully thwarted planned attacks by the Boko Haram terrorists on Friday.

NEPZA’s Perceived Sabotage of Buhari’s Anti-corruption Efforts

NEPZA’s Perceived Sabotage of Buhari’s Anti-corruption Efforts

By Oghenerukevwe Udumebraye Since President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration waged an unprecedented war against corruption in 2015, the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has by its actions and inactions demonstrated unwillingness to break away from the past and adjust to the new order. The agency has consistently dragged itself into questionable transactions that have fueled […]