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Celebrating foreign education: The hypocrisy of contemporary Nigerian leadership

By CHEKWUBE E. NZOMIWU Late literary icon, Professor Chinua Achebe, in his influential book “The Trouble with Nigeria,” identified failure of leadership as the single core problem of Nigeria. In the 68-page book, first published in 1983 by Fourth Dimension Publishers, Achebe argued that there is nothing wrong with the Nigerian land, air, climate or the […]
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Bad governance as harbinger of tanker explosions

By NICK DAZANG   Confucius(BC 551-BC479)is a celebrated Chinese philosopher and sage. His teachings, Confucianism, named after him, emphasize morality in governance, harmonious social relationships, righteousness, kindness, sincerity, integrity and demonstration of compassion by leaders. Confucius’ wisdom is underscored by one of his thought-provoking pronouncements in the course of a tour of one of China’s regions. […]

The trouble with Nigeria’s healthcare system

By  MICHAEL OWHOKO The quality of a country’s healthcare system is a mirror image of its leaders’ commitment to citizens’ health.  Countries like Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland are among the world’s top countries with best healthcare for citizens, driven majorly by robust funding and well-structured policy programme. Leaders in these countries do not go […]

Why Edo State’s support for MOWAA is gift to culture, not loss to govt

By Enotie Ogbebor  In a recent statement that has sparked debate in Edo State, a committee established by Governor Monday Okpebholo claimed that despite the state government’s allocation of N3.8 billion to the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), the Edo government holds “no equity” in the project. *This assertion, while technically correct, highlights an […]

Great Ogboru: A victim of electoral circumstance

By Blessing Efetobor It is often said that every setback has a comeback and as such, the comeback for Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru is 2027, in Delta State. He has a tenacious will to serve Deltans. And where there’s a will, there’s always a way. Ever since Ogboru began his political journey in Delta State, […]

Rebuttal: The Fallacy of Obaseki’s Education Reforms

Right Of Reply By Fred Itua The recent attempt to romanticize the so-called “re-enactment of Obaseki’s education reforms” is not only misleading but also a desperate attempt to whitewash the failures of an administration that left behind a trail of disillusionment, deceit, and betrayal among Edo teachers. The ongoing narrative, deliberately sponsored and amplified by a few […]

Crowdfunding: Soludo’s other disruptive change 

By Law Mefor Prof Chukwuma Soludo is indeed a disruptive and transformational leader. His disruptive change has now reached how campaigns ought to be funded. The Anambra State gubernatorial campaign is showcasing a startling new phenomenon in the annals of Nigerian elections. What hitherto was the trend was for the governorship candidate to offer money to groups and communities […]

2027: Why Delta Needs Dr. Nelson Aluya as Governor

· Visionary Leader for Progress and Prosperity By Odomero Igbodo As Delta State approaches the 2027 gubernatorial election, the need for a transformative leader with a proven track record of excellence, compassion, and innovation has never been more critical than now. Dr. Nelson Aluya, a distinguished physician-leader, healthcare administrator, and community advocate, stands out as […]

Who is King Charles N. Lambert?

Lambert’s philosophy is rooted in the idea that traditional capitalism has often functioned to maintain Africa’s economic dependence

Tuggar and Nigeria’s foreign policy, two years after

By DANIEL ADEOYE For many years Nigeria’s foreign policy appeared to be in limbo due to a combination of several militating factors that seriously undermined the country’s profile in the comity of nations. The development attracted a lot of bad press, with the country being frequently in the news for the wrong reasons. But the good […]

Tailoring tobacco control to fit Africa’s unique needs

By Dr Tendai Mhizha Across the world, countries are racing to become “smoke-free”, and some have already made remarkable progress. Sweden, for example, recently announced that only around 4.5 percent of its population still smoke cigarettes — the lowest reported rate in Europe. Their success has been celebrated as a model for others to follow. […]

Again, the world stands still for Soludo

While Ndi Anambra were searching for certificates of some candidates in the Anambra guber election in a haystack, in the far-flung United States…

Edo’s re-enactment of Obaseki’s education reforms

By CRUSOE OSAGIE One year after taking office, the Edo State Government under Governor Monday Okpebholo appears to be rediscovering itself. The government has quietly begun retracing its steps and restoring the very initiatives it once dismantled. In what now seems like a reluctant awakening, it has started to re-enact key reforms initiated under the Godwin […]

Prof Amupitan and Nigerian democracy

By AMINU JAHUN Since the approval of his appointment by the National Council of State as INEC Chairman, and subsequent endorsement by the Senate, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan has been a recipient of torrential congratulatory messages, prayers and unsolicited advice, some in good faith and others outrightly opportunistic. But many pundits would rather join the prayerful […]

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