Opinion

Imo LGA election; A slap on democracy: ISIEC; Enemy of Ndi Imo – NYA

Imo LGA election; A slap on democracy: ISIEC; Enemy of Ndi Imo – NYA

Uzodimma's administration an Azigbakwa ! The National Youth Alliance NYA Imo state chapter after thorough review of the LGA election held on the 21st of September 2024 in all the 27 LGAs and 305 Political wards of the state hereby declares that the election as conducted was a slap on democracy and ISIEC, enemy of Ndi Imo. ISIEC deliberately messed up the election in consonance with the APC led government in Imo state. Voting materials such as ballot Boxes, result sheets etc arrived as late as 2pm, 3pm, in most areas 4pm . NYA observed that the distribution of the…
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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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Mayday! Mayday! Our Country Is In So Much Trouble That Thinkers And Fixers Are Needed Urgently, I.

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

Mayday Call is meant to alert and warn against an impending danger, it is a distress call often put out by the Pilot of an Aircraft or the Captain of a Ship. It is a call for help, for salvage, for support, for solution, and for rescue if you like. It defines the urgency of the moment and has no place for jokers and sycophants. Nigeria is in trouble, our Country is in trouble, troubled on all sides. Troubled chiefly by leadership, or should I say the absence of it. Troubled by followership, a followership sickly and sickeningly divided down…
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Peter Obi Sets Conditions For Accepting Vice Presidential Role in 2027

Peter Obi Sets Conditions For Accepting Vice Presidential Role in 2027

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, has revealed the condition under which he would accept a vice presidential role in the next election. In an interview with News Central, Obi expressed his willingness to collaborate with other politicians, including Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), but only if the focus is on improving the lives of citizens, not just winning elections. Obi emphasized that any collaboration must prioritize lifting people out of poverty and ensuring no child is left behind. He stated, "I'm ready to collaborate with anyone interested…
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