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Bad governance as harbinger of tanker explosions

Bad governance as harbinger of tanker explosions

By NICK DAZANG   Confucius(BC 551-BC479)is a celebrated Chinese philosopher and sage. His teachings, Confucianism, named after him, emphasize morality in governance, harmonious social relationships, righteousness, kindness, sincerity, integrity and demonstration of compassion by leaders. Confucius’ wisdom is underscored by one of his thought-provoking pronouncements in the course of a tour of one of China’s regions. […]

The trouble with Nigeria’s healthcare system

The trouble with Nigeria’s healthcare system

By  MICHAEL OWHOKO The quality of a country’s healthcare system is a mirror image of its leaders’ commitment to citizens’ health.  Countries like Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland are among the world’s top countries with best healthcare for citizens, driven majorly by robust funding and well-structured policy programme. Leaders in these countries do not go […]

Why Edo State’s support for MOWAA is gift to culture, not loss to govt

Why Edo State’s support for MOWAA is gift to culture, not loss to govt

By Enotie Ogbebor  In a recent statement that has sparked debate in Edo State, a committee established by Governor Monday Okpebholo claimed that despite the state government’s allocation of N3.8 billion to the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), the Edo government holds “no equity” in the project. *This assertion, while technically correct, highlights an […]

Great Ogboru: A victim of electoral circumstance

Great Ogboru: A victim of electoral circumstance

By Blessing Efetobor It is often said that every setback has a comeback and as such, the comeback for Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru is 2027, in Delta State. He has a tenacious will to serve Deltans. And where there’s a will, there’s always a way. Ever since Ogboru began his political journey in Delta State, […]