US Govt. Shutdown: Donald Trump Blinks First

And so it has happened.  US President Donald Trump has backed down from his position that his government will continue in shutdown mode unless the Congress approved funding for his …

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What a Week of Judicial Turmoil & Flurry!

How can one describe the flurry of activities in the Nigerian judiciary this past week – five days of major court judgements culminating in Friday’s ‘explosion’ with the Chief Justice’s …

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THE BURDEN ON DONALD DUKE

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja yesterday Thursday,  24th January declared former governor of Cross River State, Mr. Donald Duke, as the authentic presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, …

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BREAKING NEWS: OBY EZEKWESILI WITHDRAWS FROM PRESIDENTIAL RACE – FULL STATEMENT

BREAKING NEWS: Oby Ezekwesili withdraws from presidential race FULL STATEMENT Following the reactions of Nigerian citizens at home and abroad to the 2019 Presidential Debate held on Saturday 19 January …

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POLITICS WITHOUT BITTERNESS: REMEMBERING WAZIRI IBRAHIM

There is palpable hatred in the air among political parties, politicians and their supporters in the current run-up to the general elections. This is evident in the utterances and actions …

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73 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES!

As expected and following the schedule it announced last year, INEC, the Independent National Electoral Commission, yesterday provided us with the final list of Presidential candidates for February 16 election.  …

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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS ONE MONTH AWAY – ARE WE ALL READY?

Today January 16, 2019 is exactly one month to Nigeria’s Presidential election which will take place on Saturday 16th February.  The National Assembly elections will also hold on the same day …

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JANUARY 15: THE DAY NIGERIA LOST HER INNOCENCE

Today, January 15, Nigeria marks Armed Forces Remembrance Day.  It is a day that has been set aside to remember military personnel who lost their lives in the service of …

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MY STORY, BY CHIEF JUSTICE WALTER ONONGHEN

Everything seemed to go haywire over the weekend when news came in that the current Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen was to be arraigned before the Code of Conduct …

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TAMING VIOLENCE AT POLITICAL RALLIES

Political campaigns have only recently commenced in preparation for the general elections in February. However, the trend of violence and unnecessary clashes during such campaigns and rallies should worry all …

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