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SEDC: Reinventing Michael Okpara’s agricultural and agro-industrial revolution

SEDC: Reinventing Michael Okpara’s agricultural and agro-industrial revolution

By Emmanuel Nzomiwu Although Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara died almost 42 years ago, the mention of his name in Nigeria today evokes memories of the agricultural and agro-industrial revolution in Eastern Nigeria in the 1950s and ’60s, during his days as the Premier of the former Eastern Region. During that glorious era, the Eastern Region ranked […]
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Contemporary Issues in Africa

Contemporary Issues in Africa

OUR continent is rising despite its numerous challenges.  Africa is home to many great and deeply admired people; I am an African and proudly so. This is not to say we in Africa are averse to public opinion or criticisms, or that Africa does not have serious  issues – far from it.   We are open to constructive criticisms, constructive engagement and constructive suggestions.  We cherish and uphold the values of democracy and free speech, but naturally, we shudder and push back on collective denigration or criminalisation of Africa.

NIA: Between competence and politics

NIA: Between competence and politics

The National Intelligence Agency (NIA) has responsibility for Nigeria’s foreign intelligence and counterintelligence activities. That puts it on the same footing as the United States of America’s Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), United Kingdom’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation (SVR RF) or Israel’s Mossad.

Warri South Constituency 2 Case: Journey without end

Warri South Constituency 2 Case: Journey without end

As Agabi put it, the case is actually a simple one. It is a case of multiple and conflicting results. Beyond this lacuna, three issues canvassed by the Defendants are that one, the court has no jurisdiction.

Deltans, Okowa and the APC

Deltans, Okowa and the APC

It seemed the APC mostly prepared for failure in the recently held Delta State local government elections, but relying on their usual propaganda, they took positions on social media to discredit the process, to save face.

Showmax: Africa’s Answer to Video on Demand

Showmax: Africa’s Answer to Video on Demand

Today, tight schedules have made it almost impossible for families to come together to enjoy TV programmes. In other to resolve this challenge, TV pundits decided to innovate by infusing the internet into television. This innovation gave birth to online TV such as Netflix, Showmax, Iroko, OntapTV, VU, and Vidi among others.