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OPINION: NIGERIA 2019: ESHU LAALU AS POLLING AGENT

Here is yet another account of what I saw in the politics of Ogun State and Nigeria. One of my early teachable moments was the realization that you are required to dress like the people whose votes you are...

OPINION: IN RIVERS THE STAKES ARE HIGH

"The day is done, and the darkness falls from the wings of night, as a feather is wafted downward from an eagle in his flight"; ("The Day is Done," by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow). The first stanza of the aforementioned poem...

OPINION: THE UTILITY OF LEGISLATURE’S RANKING RULE

Congressional leadership stability is a key feature of advanced democracies, particularly the United States of America. This is anchored on natural progression by ranking members into positions reserved for “wise men” held in high esteem by their peers, respected...

OPINION: THE MARTYRS OF RIVERS POLLS

The word martyr connotes a religious Icon who attains the lofty height by virtue of the person's insistence on sticking to the truth as revealed by his/her religion and by so doing pays the supreme price. A Martyr as defined...

OPINION: ABIA 2019: WHY IKPEAZU WON WITH A LANDSLIDE

The March 9 governorship poll has come and gone in Abia, and the people have since moved into post-election mood and activities. They have also since resumed their normal businesses after the rigours of what was an intense campaign...

Landmines Kill Eight In Borno Community

BEVERLY HILLS, March 19, (THEWILL) - Eight people have been reportedly killed by landmines in Gwoza local government area of Borno State. Sources say the victims drove over the land mines around Warabe village barely fifteen kilometers away from Gwoza local...

OPINION: NIGERIA AND RIGHTS OF RELIGIOUS AND SEXUAL MINORITIES AT THE UN

Once again, Nigeria has been rebuked for its homophobic stance at the United Nations. In a statement that its representative delivered at the ongoing session of the Human Rights Council, the International Humanist and Ethical Union (now Humanists International) urged Nigeria...

OPINION: IHEDIOHAMMA: THAT WHICH IS PLEASING TO ALL

This is not just about Chukwuemeka. But yes, Chukwuemeka indeed. You may ask: what’s in a name? Chukwuemeka connotes gratitude. Gratitude to God for his intervention using Imolites as instruments to empower that which is pleasing to all (Ihediohamma)...

OPINION: SOUTHEAST EXCLUDED FROM NATIONAL ASSEMBLY LEADERSHIP A REPEAT OF AZIKIWE, AWOLOWO’S MISTAKES

Building a cohesive society starts with delivering justice to all and protecting the interest of not just a few, but all in the composite unit. Justice is the adhesive which cements the foundations of attuned societies. And it is...

OPINION: NORTH OF NIGERIA AND IBERIBERISM

Very quickly these are not the best of times for my friend and brother, Owelle Rochas iScAriot Okorocha, the outgoing Imo state governor and copyrights owner of the word "Iberiberism". I humbly request permission to use his word, believing...

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