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The underdevelopment of Ijebu-Jesa, my Native Nazareth 1: By abiodun KOMOLAFE

The underdevelopment of Ijebu-Jesa, my Native Nazareth 1: By abiodun KOMOLAFE

I am an angry Nigerian! I am angry because Ijebu-Jesa, my hometown, is a town where the past and present intersect in a complex blend of tradition and modernity. The headquarters of Oriade Local Government in Osun State seems to be struggling to find its footing, and it is as if my Native Nazareth is stuck in a time warp where progress and stagnation coexist in an uneasy balance. The concept of ‘home’ in Ijebu-Jesa is a complex one. It’s a place of belonging, but also a site of struggle. The rich cultural heritage is still palpable, but the lack…
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Sallah: Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Felicitates With Muslims

Sallah: Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Felicitates With Muslims

The Honourable Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Rep. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has extended his warmest greetings to Muslim faithful across Nigeria, particularly within his constituency, on the joyous occasion of Eid al-Adha. In a goodwill message issued today, and personally signed by him, Rep. Osonwa praised the spirit of devotion, sacrifice, and unity that defines the Sallah celebration, urging all Nigerians to uphold these values in their everyday lives. “Eid al-Adha is a time for reflection, sacrifice, and compassion — virtues our country dearly needs at this moment. I commend the resilience and faith of our Muslim brothers and sisters…
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Idima Abam Development Union Lauds Rep. Ibe Okwara for Quality Representation

Idima Abam Development Union Lauds Rep. Ibe Okwara for Quality Representation

The Idima Abam Development Union has applauded Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, for his impactful and inclusive representation. A delegation from the Union, led by Elder Felix Onwuchekwa, paid a solidarity visit to the lawmaker at his National Assembly office in Abuja on Monday. During the visit, the group expressed their gratitude for Hon. Okwara’s quality representation and used the opportunity to reinforce their continued support. They also appealed to the lawmaker not to forget Idima Abam community in the distribution of the dividends of democracy. Key among their requests…
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Rethinking Nigeria’s Economic Challenges Beyond Narrative of Hard Work – Emeka Kalu Replies OUK

Rethinking Nigeria’s Economic Challenges Beyond Narrative of Hard Work – Emeka Kalu Replies OUK

Dear Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, I am compelled to respond to your recent assertion that Nigerians are not used to working hard. As the President of ECK Foundation Worldwide, I have witnessed firsthand the resilience and determination of Nigerians from all walks of life. While I understand your intention to highlight the challenges facing our nation, I strongly believe that your statement oversimplifies the complex issues hindering our economic growth and development. Structural challenges, such as inadequate infrastructure, corruption, and policy inconsistencies, have stifled entrepreneurship and innovation, making it difficult for hard work to translate into prosperity. Furthermore, our economic…
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Tasks before South-West Development Commission – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Tasks before South-West Development Commission – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

There are question marks about the proliferation of ‘development commissions. However, we go along with the present enthusiasm, whatever the agenda perceived in cynical quarters, for their creation. Over the years, various development commissions have been established to address specific regional challenges. To understand the reservations, we must go back into the past. There appears to be a big difference between today’s ‘development commissions’ and the ‘development corporations’, which emerged in the 1950s. The development corporations, such as the Western Nigeria Development Corporation, under its pioneer chairman, Chief Alfred Rewane, and the Eastern Nigeria Development Corporation, under Sir Louis Odumegwu-Ojukwu,…
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