June 12 Should Be MKO Abiola Memorial Day

Paul Okojie Today, as Nigeria marks another June 12, political leaders will once again deliver litanies of speeches celebrating democracy. There will be official ceremonies, public holidays, and lofty declarations

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What Okpebholo’s De-freezing of Doctors’ Promotions After Eight Years Means for Healthcare

By Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele The decision by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to approve the promotion of medical doctors in the state’s public service after more than eight

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Can Peter Obi Be Nigeria’s David?

by Paul Okojie In the history of nations, there are moments when people begin to search for a leader who represents hope against overwhelming odds. Such moments often produce comparisons

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Governor Okpebholo’s message is Hope for a Greater Nigeria

By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele Nigeria is passing through one of the most challenging periods in its history. And as a country this is not the first time and it

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Could America Seek to Recolonize Nigeria? Lessons from the AFRICOM Debate

By Davidson Ogbebor The question of whether the United States seeks to recolonize Nigeria may sound provocative, but it continues to generate debate among scholars, policymakers, civil society groups and

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Ramat Park Flyover and the Changing Face of Benin City

By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele For close to half a century, the popular Ramat Park stood out as one of the most difficult traffic points in Benin City. It is

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How Governor Okpebholo is Driving Edo’s Emerging Energy Revolution

By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele The recent engagement between the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) may have appeared to many

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Tinubu and the Politics of Dependency: Foreign Influence, Insecurity and Nigeria’s Uncertain Future

Paul Okojie Since assuming office in May 2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has faced growing criticism over the direction of Nigeria’s economy, security structure and strategic national assets. Supporters describe his

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Oba Market Reconstruction As proof that promises can still be kept

By Dr.Ebojele Akhere Patrick Globally, citizens respond positively when leaders show up, listen, and follow through on commitments. The reason is that public trust is built not only through speeches

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El-Rufai and the Cruel Irony of Power

By Paul Okojie There is an old political saying that power is temporary, but the consequences of how power is used can last forever. Few Nigerian politicians embody this reality

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