In 1945, British writer George Orwell published Animal Farm, an allegorical masterpiece that received widespread acclaim for its thoughtful examination of unchecked power, the erosion of ideals, and the betrayal of principles. This book became a staple of the high school curriculum for my generation in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The story unfolds […]
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ILIYASU GADU In the global oil and gas industry, who was Enrico Mattei? What did he do? And what happened to him eventually? Enrico Mattei was an Italian technocrat who was appointed by the Italian government after the Second World War to reorganise the Italian oil industry. His task was to break the Italian oil […]
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Kenya, one of Africa’s political and economic powerhouses, has captured the attention of the world for weeks. Even when the dust and smoke finally settle, it’ll be difficult to quickly walk away from the impact so soon. That is, if this moment does not become a defining one, an indelible landmark in the history of […]
Continue ReadingA potentially ground-breaking suit is now pending at the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The federal government has taken the 36 states there with prayers that border on giving local governments enough space to breathe. Principally, that the nation’s monetary allocations belonging to all the 774 local government councils be directly credited to them; that the […]
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A plan to marry off 100 girls, orphaned by the surge of banditry in a local government in Niger State, has ignited public outrage and concern over its legality from human rights advocates. There is no iota of verifiable evidence that they have reached the country’s statutory age of marriage. Therefore, critics demand, and rightly […]
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Tonte Igbikialabo Recent events around the world have highlighted the critical importance of airspace defense, particularly in the face of aggression and potential threats from hostile actors. As countries around the globe continue to modernize their military capabilities, the risk of airspace violations and even incursions have risen dramatically, placing the security and safety of […]
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By Tonte Igbikialabo Islamic religion is one of the most prominent religions in the world, with over 1.8 billion followers. The religion is based on the teachings of the Quran, which is believed to be the word of Allah. Islam has its own unique culture, laws, and customs that have been shaped by its beliefs […]
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By Suoyo Ekubo On May 29, the Rivers State governor-elect on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Siminalayi Fubara will commence his tenure as governor of the state. It is all down to the task of governance. The people of Rivers State are standing at bay, watching what the incoming Administration led by […]
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