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APC Janjaweeds and 2027: Will the Elections Hold? By Ugoji Egbujo

APC Janjaweeds and 2027: Will the Elections Hold? By Ugoji Egbujo

The elections are in clear jeopardy. In Benue, a state ruled by a priest, state-financed hooliganism targeted at the opposition has sprouted. If a presidential candidate of one of the major parties cannot move around freely, then the elections, even if they hold, will be a sham. When Governor Alia barred Obi from entering Benue […]
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Factories, factories, Baby factories, everywhere! -1

Factories, factories, Baby factories, everywhere! -1

Make money, ‘hammer’, be somebody. Anyhow! Under the rubric ‘deal ‘, ‘runs’ or ‘hustling’ , anything goes. Do it , just don’t get caught. Make money. If you are caught , settle or sort it. Only the cursed goes in for it and “that’s not your portion”. Mammonism.

Nigeria’s inhuman Prisons -2

Nigeria’s inhuman Prisons -2

A certain inmate who supervised Abacha’s security left a mark in the prison by catering for inmates and warders. He rebuilt the tennis court and hired counsels for some inmates. He dispensed cash and succor to all, and he , in return, acquired uncommon privileges. In a prison where everything has a price tag, rich inmates receive visitors in the offices of very senior prison officials. And are generally specially catered for by warders and fellow inmates.

Nigeria’s inhuman Prisons -1

Nigeria’s inhuman Prisons -1

By Ugoji Egbujo With a facade of neat compounds, trimmed hedges and a beautiful tennis court , the Kirikiri prison must approximate a well kept tomb . Because the rottenness is on the inside. Or nearly so. Extortion starts from the gates. This should be the age of rights . Domestic animals have a plethora […]