Fibre optic cable protection — beyond words, by Okoh Aihe
Getting a fibre optic ring around the country has enjoyed robust discourse in recent times. The other day, it was the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) calling a gathering to discuss a proposed Dig-Once policy which would ensure that the telcos and infrastructure companies rolling out fibre optic cables would have to take their fibres through one channel […]
So you want to run for President or Governor in 2019 (2)
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Our Senate as a Senior Prefect
Our democracy is being weakened not only by those who prefer legal guidance but also by those who whimsically like Senior Prefects issue ego-based summons
Facing emotional difficulties
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Metaphor of the tail wagging the dog
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The president’s power is tyrannical power in Nigeria
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