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Peter Obi cannot be different from us

Peter Obi cannot be different from us

By JOHN ONWE This essay is inspired by a cartoon by a journalist called “Sergo”, published in the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki’s newspaper, called Advocate, on page 4. The cartoon has an image named “Obi” standing in the centre of a group of four men who were labelled variously as “Presidency”, “EFCC”, the “Police” and […]
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Facts are stubborn things by Femi Adesina

Facts are stubborn things by Femi Adesina

Next week, the Muhammadu Buhari administration would be exactly five years in office. Four full years of a first term, and one year accomplished in the second term of four years. In five years, President Buhari has touched Nigeria in diverse ways, despite myriad of challenges; economic, security, political, social, and many more. The fact […]

The Quest For Peace In Idumuje-Ugboko: My Perspectives

The Quest For Peace In Idumuje-Ugboko: My Perspectives

By Dr. Gabriel Ogbechie We have all watched with deep concern the conflict that has engulfed our beloved community, Idumuje-Ugboko, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State for the past three years. For the sake of posterity, I feel obliged to share my perspectives on the happenings and measures I have taken to make best […]

Fifty-two resounding salutes to Major Isaac Jasper Adaka (Lion) Boro

Fifty-two resounding salutes to Major Isaac Jasper Adaka (Lion) Boro

By Amb Dr. Boladei Igali Typically, revolutionists are often regarded as villains by the establishment but often esteemed as heroes by those whom they stand for. But it is very few, like the name, Major Isaac Jasper “Adaka” Boro, who combine both accolades of honour and appreciation from both sides. It was impossible for one […]

COVID-19: Labour movement, safety and job security

COVID-19: Labour movement, safety and job security

By Rufus Olusesan IT is no longer news that COVID–19, a pandemic that is spreading around the globe, originated from Wuhan in China and has infected and killed many in Europe, Asia, America, Africa, including Nigeria. Globally, the pandemic has exposed capitalism for having paid a greater premium on the private accumulation of capital and […]