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Another take on two key issues, by Donu Kogbara

Another take on two key issues, by Donu Kogbara

I have an uncle called Jonas Odocha. He is a graduate of Imperial College London, a retired former senior executive at NNPC and an author of a book about agriculture. He possesses a lot of integrity and has strong views about most issues of national importance. I occasionally share his write-ups with Vanguard readers on […]
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$496m Tucano Jets: Matters Arising

$496m Tucano Jets: Matters Arising

THE proceedings in the National Assembly, became rather agitated on  April 26, 2018, after President Buhari’s letter, which sought approval for the sum of $496m, which had been spent on 12 fighter jets, was read by Senate President, Bukola Saraki (APC) and Speaker, Yakubu Dogara (APC), to members in their respective Chambers.

Nigeria as a deadbeat dad

Nigeria as a deadbeat dad

We live in an unusual society where a PhD holder was VP to a Grade II Teacher President in 1979 to 1983; today, a Professor of Law is VP to a man whose School Certificate remains in doubt. Ghanaians call Nigeria a country where the blind lead the sighted; they are correct

Okorocha’s illegal tax

Okorocha’s illegal tax

Okorocha has virtually imposed an autocracy on Imo state by illegally appropriating the powers of local government without sanction or consequence, and in collusion with the Imo State House of Assembly