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It is now about two weeks since officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested scores of people suspected of illegal mining around the M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto areas
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President Donald Trump’s recent actions have sparked concerns about a potential realignment of U.S. foreign policy, one that may benefit Russian interests at the expense of NATO and global democracy. From withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement to criticising European allies for
Herbert Wigwe: The Ordeal Of Fatherless Children
The ordeal of Herbert Wigwe’s children, who have been caught up in a legal tussle between their grandfather on one side and the testaments of their deceased father’s Will on the other, has shone some light on what other fatherless children and
INEC Needs House Cleaning Before An Electoral Offences Tribunal
Nigeria’s electoral system is at a crossroads. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been marred by allegations of corruption, inefficiency, and partisanship, eroding public trust in democratic processes. As INEC renews its push for an Electoral Offences Tribunal, critics argue that
The Benin Bronzes: A Legacy Of Colonial Looting And The Fight For Restitution
The return of the Benin Bronzes, looted by British colonial forces in 1897, has become a rallying cry for Nigeria’s cultural restitution movement. Despite promises from Western institutions to return the artifacts, the process has been slow and piecemeal, raising questions about
Shyngle Wigwe: The Burden Of A Grandfather
By Biodun Bello At over 90, this is not how Pastor Shyngle Wigwe had planned to spend the last few years of his long life. For the last 30 years, he’s been living a good life in a peaceful retirement, enjoying the
Niger Delta’s Toxic Legacy: Can Shell Be Held Accountable for Human Rights Abuses?
The Niger Delta, once a thriving ecosystem, has been ravaged by decades of oil pollution, leaving communities fighting for survival. As the UK High Court trial against Shell kicks off, the world watches with bated breath. Can a corporation be held accountable
Oil Politics And Community Development: A Note To Seplat Energy
Seplat Energy Plc, an indigenous oil and gas producer, is settling down to business in Akwa Ibom State with its successful acquisition of the assets and liabilities of ExxonMobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited last year. It was one of the protracted corporate purchases
Immortality Earned From Conviction: A Tribute To Chief Ayo Adebanjo
He had to be called home on St. Valentine’s Day. What greater tribute to a man who cared about people, loved truth, lived his convictions based on principles, and never wavered in the face of whatever he considered just. It was one
The Travails Of Prof Uduk’s Family
The family of Prof. Ignatius Uduk, the University of Uyo professor of human kinetics convicted of electoral fraud last week, says they’ve been financially and emotionally exhausted by the five-year trial of their father. Mrs Unwana Willie, the eldest child and Barr.
Sweden’s Digital Shift: Lessons For Africa In Embracing Technology Responsibly
As Africa navigates the complexities of digital transformation, Sweden’s experience offers valuable lessons. From the benefits of technology in education to the importance of balancing screen time with traditional learning methods, Sweden’s journey provides a roadmap for African nations to harness the
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