In an increasingly polarized world marked by ongoing tensions and conflict, the global arms industry stands at the heart of this unrest, both profiting from and perpetuating the violence. While …
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“And reckon (people) by the number of years, so that they may understand.” (Quran 18:19). My first encounter with Adegboyega Oyetola, then Chief of Staff to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, occurred …
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Socratic Heroes in Nigerian Politics—Why Truth-Tellers Face a Dark Fate!
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehIn the gritty streets of Nigeria’s political arena, a haunting parallel is emerging that echoes the ancient trial of Socrates, one of history’s greatest philosophers. Socrates was condemned to death …
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It is well-nigh impossible keeping pace with the man who stressed from the very beginning that he was coming with “disruptive change”. Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, came as a …
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In a rare display of humility, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), recently made headlines when he publicly retracted a controversial statement …
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The docudrama Fela: The Man and His Music is a fact-driven story of Fela Anikulakpo-Kuti that focuses on the legendary musician’s defiant crusade against injustice in the brutal military era. …
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The one-party phenomenon that ruined many African countries in the past is being regurgitated in modern-day Nigeria. It’s so obvious that gruesome tragedy is brewing all over the land that …
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Sahara Energy has had a good chance of being accepted as an operator for the Ogoni oil fields. In 2019, when the news first broke out about Sahara’s interest and …
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On October 1st, 2024, Nigeria marks 64 years as an independent nation. While the occasion traditionally calls for celebration, jubilation rings hollow amidst the reality of Nigeria’s state today. Sixty-four …
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The Erosion of Nigerian Democracy: INEC, the Political Class, and the Role of the Electorate
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehNigeria, once celebrated for its transition to democracy in 1999 after decades of military rule, now finds its democratic foundations increasingly eroded. The country’s political history is marked by a …