By Caro-Ann Aricha Ogri There is nothing like a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives… Audre Lorde Lois Auta had polio when she was two and this left her consigned to a wheelchair. But it has not hindered her from being …
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By Dorcas Edet Global warming, which is the long-term increase in temperature of the earth’s surface as a result of greenhouse gas emissions, is the leading cause of climate change. …
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The Lakurawa Insurgency: A Growing Threat to Security in Northwest Nigeria
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehAbstract Nigeria’s security crisis has reached a critical juncture with the emergence of Lakurawa, an insurgent group linked to Islamic State and rooted in the borderlands of Niger and Mali. …
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The Baltasar Endonga Saga: A Disturbing Insight into Abuse of Power and Public Trust
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehA recent scandal involving prominent Equatorial Guinean official Baltasar Ebang Engonga has sent shockwaves through the country and beyond, raising questions about accountability, ethics, and the often fragile relationship between …
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Ijesas are distinctive! They are known for their discerning nature and exceptional brilliance. Their rich history reveals fascinating connections. For the record, they are the masterminds behind Osomaalo, a pioneering …
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Under its current management, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a series of robust initiatives to fortify Nigeria’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves and enhance confidence in the naira, …
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Wole Soyinka’s The Trial of Brother Jero and Ngugi wa Thiongo’s The Trial of Dedan Kimathi dramatize trial in different, compelling strata through creative literary imagination. While the lead character …
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The deadly kwashiorkor disease that was so much associated with the Biafra war has made a return to peacetime Nigeria. It was not a pretty sight seeing malnourished children with …
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The illustrious 42-year reign of Oba (Dr.) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, the 40th Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, has come to a close. As we bid farewell to this venerable monarch, may …
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Nigeria is in a class of its own. Other countries may talk of “winner takes all”, but in Nigeria the standing maxim is “rigger takes all.” If you don’t agree …