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Let Nigerians judge Tinubu’s record

Let Nigerians judge Tinubu’s record

By EMMANUEL OKOTIE-EBOH There is a recurring habit in Nigerian politics that deserves serious reflection. Whenever a new president assumes office, Nigerians quickly begin to attribute almost every problem in the country to the occupant of Aso Rock. Roads, schools, hospitals, security, unemployment, electricity and even problems that constitutionally fall under state or local governments […]
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Eddy Gbegbaje: Service In Delta Government House

Eddy Gbegbaje: Service In Delta Government House

By Norbert Chiazor Government House is a restricted monument. The seat of power all over the world is not a teeming thoroughfare. It is not a fun boulevard or carnival avenue where people ogle in reckless revelry. You cannot play football or go to movies in Government House. Also read: ONDO 2020: APC aspirants raise […]

Okonjo-Iweala returns to the world stage

Okonjo-Iweala returns to the world stage

By Josephine Agbonkhese If there is any myth the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic has ridiculed, it is the superiority or supremacy of male leadership. Of all the countries reported and proven to have done well in tackling the pandemic, Germany comes first with Angela Merkel. But the US, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, the UK, Spain, […]

Mandela Day: The Africa Channel reflects on Mandiba’s legacy

Mandela Day: The Africa Channel reflects on Mandiba’s legacy

By Narendra Reddy Great people come and go out of this world, but only a few leave behind legacies that resonate for decades.  In honour of Mandela Day, The Africa Channel reflects on the life and legacy of the iconic and inspirational civil rights leader, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, affectionately referred to as “Madiba” and his […]

2023: South-East Presidency or Igbo Presidency?

2023: South-East Presidency or Igbo Presidency?

Since zoning of political offices has become the order of the day in Nigeria, an equitable consensus would follow that Southern Nigeria—the Igbo in particular—will produce the next president of the country, come 2023. But such zoning convention has begun to beg the question: Would the candidacy be open to the entire Igbo nation or would such opportunity be limited to the South-East zone of Nigeria?