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Growth without relief: Nigerians cannot eat GDP figures

Growth without relief: Nigerians cannot eat GDP figures

By IVO TAKOR By any reasonable measure, an economy that is growing while its people are becoming poorer is an economy that has failed to deliver justice. This is the contradiction staring Nigeria in the face today. Government officials may point to improving growth figures, better macroeconomic indicators and signs of economic recovery. Economists may […]
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Injustice, human rights and the Nigerian Army

Injustice, human rights and the Nigerian Army

June 9, 2018 is the second anniversary of the unjust retirement of 38 senior army officers by Gens Buratai and Dan-All.  Both  presided over a  sitting of the Army Council and retired the officers over unfounded and unproven claims of alleged partisanship in the 2015 General Elections and alleged involvement in the defence contract scam at the National Security Adviser’s office without granting anyone fair hearing. One of the 38, Lt. Col. Baba-Ochankpa has since died in his sleep, leaving a widow and three beautiful kids.

Buhari: Three years after

Buhari: Three years after

ON May 29, 2015, General Muhammadu Buhari, former military head of state, took oath of office as Nigeria’s fifth democratically elected executive president.

Effect of strategic planning on workforce and productivity

Effect of strategic planning on workforce and productivity

By Akintola Benson-Oke AN unknown author wisely observed that, “In absence of clearly defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily acts of trivia.” The famous genius, Albert Einstein said, “If I had an hour to solve a problem, I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions.” Also, William […]

UPU: Urhobo ancestors are in tears

UPU: Urhobo ancestors are in tears

We must spring to our feet and find the granite will to bring light to shine over this looming darkness and restore Urhobo dignity and pride