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Nigeria @66: The Otu Record — Beyond the Rhetoric

By Joseph Odok As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, the anniversary offers more than an occasion for patriotic speeches. It is also an opportunity to ask a practical question at the sub-national level: what has government actually done with the resources and opportunities available to it?In Cross River State, Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s administration […]
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Rivers Emergency Declaration: After six months, what next?

By Temidayo Akinsuyi Two boys were playing together in the garden. Soon, the play degenerated into an argument and they engaged in a shouting match. From afar, the father of the boys cautioned them to stop arguing and continue their play but they won’t budge. Shortly after, they lunged at each other and almost engaged […]

Nigeria’s oil sector and the ‘very bad people’

By Abiodun Alade I have read a number of compelling accounts that depict the unfortunate state of Nigeria’s oil sector, but none does so with as much piercing clarity as ‘Very Bad People’ by Patrick Alley.  This non-fiction work explores how powerful individuals and corporations have systematically exploited vulnerable nations for profit, often with devastating consequences […]

Mike Adenuga: It’s 72 Golden Years

By Bola Akinsanmi Welcome  to the world of a billionaire par excellence and great philanthropist, Dr. Michael Adenuga jr. A special breed who does  his things differently but with class and panache. Generally, a reserved and highly strategic personality.  He started early and hit his millions early as well. Mike Adenuga has been an exceptional […]

What is the Fate of the US Embassy in Bangui?

By Othmen Outara The future of the United States Embassy in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), has come under renewed scrutiny following past discussions about streamlining US diplomatic missions abroad. According to an internal US Department of State document from the Trump era, the administration had considered the closure of nearly 30 overseas embassies and […]

This isn’t leadership, it’s cowardice!

It is no longer enough to have good intentions. You must have the right godfather, the right logo, the right slogan, and worst of all the right timing approved by invisible political gatekeepers. Otherwise, even a visit to comfort displaced citizens becomes a threat.

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