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Nigeria and the part of our past (2): By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Nigeria and the part of our past (2): By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Nigeria's current challenges are products of a complex interplay of historical, economic and social factors, including a flawed foundation, poor governance and successive elites’ inability to improve the country's infrastructure and institutions. This foundational weakness has hindered national progress, resulting in unimpressive development indices. Those in power seem content with the status quo, benefiting from it recklessly, while Nigeria's governance appears to cater only to about 3% of its population, leaving the vast majority to fend for themselves or simply “go and die”.   To understand the roots of these challenges, it’s essential to examine Nigeria’s history, particularly the events…
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Nigeria and the part of our past (1): By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Nigeria and the part of our past (1): By abiodun KOMOLAFE

On October 1, 1999, I wrote an article titled ‘The Ethical Imperative of Governance’ in one of Nigeria’s leading national newspapers. In the said article, I advocated for a deep sense of objective right and wrong in society, one that transcended Nigeria’s multicultural identity, as this shared moral foundation was essential for achieving our national objectives. Fast-forward to 2025, nearly three decades later, and the question remains: has anything changed? If so, what exactly has changed, and how do we measure the extent of this transformation? In fairness to posterity, to ask how we got to wherever we are is…
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HRH Eze Aguocha Commends Deputy Speaker’s Appointment of Sam Heart as Chief of Staff

HRH Eze Aguocha Commends Deputy Speaker’s Appointment of Sam Heart as Chief of Staff

Press Statement - 2/4/2025 I HRH Eze Bobby Aguocha, Ohuruzo 1 of Ohuhu Kingdom, extends my heartfelt gratitude to Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, for appointing Chief Sam Heart, a son of Ohuhu, as his Chief of Staff. This appointment is proof of his commitment to empowering indigenous talent and fostering community development. I particularly commend his leadership and vision for recognizing Sam Heart's capabilities and entrusting him with this critical role. His dedication to the growth and progress of Bende Federal Constituency and the larger South East region is truly inspiring. His efforts in promoting…
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Call For Retry of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu: A Campaign of Calumny – Chidiebere J. Okoh

Call For Retry of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu: A Campaign of Calumny – Chidiebere J. Okoh

Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a Chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC in Abia State, has condemned the attempt to retry Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, insisting that it is a campaign of columny by his opposition to discredit and block his chances of vying for any office of his choice in 2027 because they see him as their only threat. He warned that those that a championing such anormally should desist from it. Okoh also advised that EFCC should not be reduced to mere political tool to wtchhunt opponents and our court should be seen as custodian of justice, not mere…
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Dr. Kalu Writes Open Letter To President Tinubu on Rivers State Emergency Declaration

Dr. Kalu Writes Open Letter To President Tinubu on Rivers State Emergency Declaration

CHIEF DR. EMEKA KALUCHAIRMAN/CEO, ECK FOUNDATIONWORLD HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATESMARCH 23, 2025 His Excellency President Ahmed Bola TinubuPresident of the Federal Republic of NigeriaAso Villa, Abuja Your Excellency, I am writing to express my profound concern regarding your recent decision to declare a state of emergency and the removal of an elected Governor from office. This action has raised serious questions about the health of our democracy, as it appears that democratic processes are being truncated and the will of the people, as expressed through the ballot box, is being undermined. Furthermore, I am deeply troubled that the removal of the…
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