Adamawa State was recently home to the latest attempt at the usual unbridled electoral heist in the country. Fraudulent elections and theft of votes by politicians are standard fare in Nigeria. What was unusual this time was the loud and optically flamboyant attempt at daylight robbery of Adamawa voters by the candidate of the opposition […]

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Nice sets out to please and is careful not to offend but let’s face it, other than pleasantness, it offers little in terms of real value. Good can also be nice but is ready to be “cruel” to be kind. He will tell you as it is, for your own benefit. It may sound harsh […]

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FOR a year that nearly did not start, 2012 had its high moments, like Nigerians waking up on January 1, only for their ululations of “Happy New Year” to be abbreviated on learning they might have to sell some of their kids if they wanted to fuel. If you think it was a joke, ask […]

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To meet Africa’s future challenges Mo Ibrahim argued that Africa needs better governance and better-elected leaders. Mo says the past is gone and we should bother less about it. Instead, we should focus on development and rely on ourselves. Only we are responsible for our future and that of millions of Africans yet unborn. He […]

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The Oyo State Anti-corruption Agency (OYACA) on Tuesday said it received and investigated 133 corruption cases since it was established and became operational in 2020. Justice Eni Esan (rtd), Chairman of the state anti-graft agency in a statement said “Oyo State Anti-corruption Agency (OYACA) has been able to achieve a lot in the discharge of […]

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