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Planned October 1st protest overtaken by events
By Kenechukwu Aguolu Protest is one of the ways used by citizens to draw the attention of the government to pressing issues that are not being appropriately addressed. Most of the demands of the organizers of the proposed October 1st protest have either…
Read More »Edo Election: Evil called political structure; a lesson for Nigeria
By Bolaji O. Akinyemi Muhammad Buhari was the most popular individual candidate in all his failed attempts at becoming the President. He possibly would have won any of those elections had he competed with his competitors as independent candidate. Not until Buhari merged his…
Read More »Maiduguri flood disaster is a call for proactive emergency management
By Kenechukwu Aguolu Disasters could be man-made like civil unrest, wars, pollution or natural like floods, erosions, landslides and earthquakes. The recent flood disaster in Maiduguri ravished the city and caused monumental damage. Many lives and property were lost, with many people are…
Read More »Disappointment as Dangote Refinery’s sale of Premium Motor Spirit(PMS) results in price hike
By Kenechukwu Aguolu, PMP, CBAP, PSM1. FCA, FCIA, ACTI Nigerians have long waited for the commencement of the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by Dangote Refinery due to its expected benefits. The refinery commenced its first loading of PMS on Sunday, September 15, 2024,…
Read More »No easy way out of Nigeria’s economic impasse
By Kenechukwu Aguolu For some time, Nigerians have been in denial about the actual state of the nation once hailed as the giant of Africa. Nigeria has deteriorated over the years to the extent that it is often referred to as ” a failed nation”.…
Read More »As NAFDAC wakes up to challenge miracle claims
By Odoh Diego Okenyodo Recent announcement by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) that it is investigating Pastor Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin’s “miracle” water and soap has generated widespread attention. Prophet Fufeyin, leader of Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries in Delta…
Read More »Sorrows of struggle in Nigeria: A tragedy caused by an irresponsible government
By Barrister Emmanuel Nicholas I wish to draw a comparison between the removal of fuel subsidies and the effects of drug withdrawal. To establish a clear background, it’s important to note that no drug rehabilitation center would recommend an immediate and complete cessation of…
Read More »Why Nigeria can still achieve a One-trillion-dollar economy by 2030
By Kenechukwu Aguolu FCA There are divergent views about Nigeria’s ability to attain a $1 trillion economy by 2030. I am still optimistic, as it is too early to conclude that it won’t be achievable. Nigeria’s economy has shown signs of improvement and potential for more…
Read More »Pros, cons associated with autonomy of LG administrations
By Emmanuel Nicholas A Federal System of government promotes the distribution of powers among a central National government, State, and Local governments, allowing for the sharing of governmental functions and authority across these three stratas . And for decades, the local government administration has never been independent…
Read More »Is religion problem of Nigeria?
By High Chief Emmanuel Nicholas Various narratives have emerged regarding the situation in Nigeria, with many attempting to vilify religion, particularly Christianity. There has been an increase in the persecution of Christian leaders, and even among clerics, there are instances of rivalry and conflict. But is religion…
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