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INEC and the road to 2027

INEC and the road to 2027

By Ayo Ododo There are probably few jobs in Nigeria more thankless than conducting an election. The winner thinks he won because the people loved him. The loser is often convinced he lost because somebody somewhere tampered with the process. Between the two stands the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), praised by one side, condemned […]
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Eden East Festival: Culture, tourism potentials beckon

Eden East Festival: Culture, tourism potentials beckon

Uzoakwa community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State is assuming the cultural hub of the East, courtesy of the Eden East Festival, being annually promoted by an entrepreneur and philanthropist, Casmir Maduafokwa.

Buratai and the accolades from Ebonyi State University

Buratai and the accolades from Ebonyi State University

By Nkechi Odoma Good deeds trail a leader to even forlorn corners of deserts in a natural response to the instincts of appreciation in mankind. Not all Nigerians are thankless people and in spite of the generalized degeneration in the land, good leaders are feted and honoured by foresighted and conscionable Nigerians. The Chief of […]

Proof of the pudding

Proof of the pudding

The proof of the pudding is in the eating, says an old English proverb but let’s tweak that a little to say that the proof of a sterling performance in public office may be said to lie in the quantum of verifiable evidence made available to the public.

Speed, comfort, safety, cost-effectiveness,  challenge of new Nigerian railway

Speed, comfort, safety, cost-effectiveness, challenge of new Nigerian railway

The direct impulse to the writing of this piece came from six separate inspection trips of the new 158.5km, double-track Standard Gauge railway line from Ibadan to Lagos which is about to be flagged off for use in May. Those inspection trips, which were spread out over a one-year period, were in the company of the Minister of Transport, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi.