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Mayday! Mayday! Our Country Is In So Much Trouble That Thinkers And Fixers Are Needed Urgently III.

Mayday! Mayday! Our Country Is In So Much Trouble That Thinkers And Fixers Are Needed Urgently III.

What Nigeria Is Not At 64. It is said that Nigeria is 64 today, and that's what we have on Paper. But are we truly 64? Are we even the reverse, 46? I don't think so, Nigeria wobbles, falters and stutters like a 6, and a 4 year old Child. Certainly not like 64. Nigeria is NOT a Nation BUT a Rogue State superintended over by Rogues. Rogue Partisans and Rogue Political Operators. Rogue Ethnic Paladins. Rogue Clergy (Rogue Imams, Rogue Pastors and Rogue Traditional Worshippers). Rogue Activists and Cashtivists. Rogue Generals and Rogue Military Operators. Rogue Police. Rogue Electoral…
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Equity for Ohafia Chairmanship: A Case for Ward-Based Representation

Equity for Ohafia Chairmanship: A Case for Ward-Based Representation

In the quest for equitable representation in Ohafia Local Government Area, it's crucial to recognize the ward as the fundamental unit of political structure in Nigeria. This understanding underscores the need to prioritize ward-based consideration in the chairmanship position, rather than clan or kindred. The principle of equity demands that the chairmanship position be zoned to Ohafia South Constituency, given its historically low share of privilege. Within Ohafia South, Okamu Ward stands out as a prime candidate, having never produced an elected chairman since the existence of Ohafia LGA ¹. This consideration ensures that every ward has an equal opportunity…
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Mayday! Mayday! Our Country Is In So Much Trouble That Thinkers And Fixers Are Urgently Needed II.

Mayday! Mayday! Our Country Is In So Much Trouble That Thinkers And Fixers Are Urgently Needed II.

Every passing day tells the deliberate stubbornness and unwillingness of the present State Operators to heed the signs of the time. They enjoy the devious lines of courtjesters, they can't listen. They dance to the beats of wicked cheerleaders, they can't hear. They are made arrogant with the vile words and praises of sycophants, they ignore the 'Ides of March'. They are drawn to their lusts by wanderlust, they see themselves as Emperors. And they 'say nothing dey happen', like we are a conquered people. I pity them so much, I cry Mayday! I see before us a terrible tapestry…
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Politics, governance and the value of time – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Politics, governance and the value of time – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Governance requires effective time management to thrive. Unfortunately, political systems often waste this precious resource, compromising citizens’ well-being and national prosperity. As a universal currency, time is equally distributed but unequally valued, with marginalized communities frequently bearing the brunt of temporal inefficiencies. At the politics-time intersection, power dynamics emerge, shaping lives through prioritization, policy and resource allocation. To maximize productivity, strategies like prioritization and goal-setting are crucial, lest poor management leads to missed deadlines and lost opportunities. Historically, societies aligned tasks with natural rhythms, highlighting the tension between short-term gains and long-term benefits, thus underscoring the need for intentional time…
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Beyond the barrel: The tourism imperative (2) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Beyond the barrel: The tourism imperative (2) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

According to the World Tourism Organization, tourism generates over $1 trillion in exports annually, creating millions of jobs and stimulating local economies. Be that as it may, it is important to note that Nigeria’s vast growth and development opportunities are being overlooked due to a lack of vision and self-centeredness on the part of its successive leaders, ultimately hindering the greater good and benefiting only a privileged few. This issue pervades all levels of government, from state to local, with authorities neglecting their duties to harness the potential of natural attractions for promotion and development. The plight of Erin Ijesa…
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