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EDITORIAL: Which way for police reforms?

Ihesiulo Grace 0
Since the protests against police brutality seized the consciousness of Nigerians, the buzz words have been “police reforms.” The exact content of these reforms have not been spelt out by the protesters, their supporters, the government or the police authorities. But it is clear that when people talk about the reforms they mean, without specifying […]
Nigeria
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EDITORIAL: The havoc of inflationary pressure

Ihesiulo Grace 0
People are groaning because of the devastating inflationary pressure that is making it impossible for many to consume the minimum calories required for a healthy living. Nigeria’s macroeconomic environment has become very harsh in its diminutive impact on the purchasing power at the disposal of the citizenry. Many cannot also conveniently afford to transport themselves
Year
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EDITORIAL: Averting future protests

Ihesiulo Grace 0
Not long ago, six eminent men who have managed the affairs of this nation in the past met with President Muhammadu Buhari in the heat of the #EndSARS protests. The roll call: General Yakubu Gowon, General Olusegun Obasanjo, General Ibrahim Babangida, Chief Ernest Shonekan, General Abdulsalami Abubukar and Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. Their gathering for the […]
police reforms
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EDITORIAL: Which direction for police reforms?

Ihesiulo Grace 0
Since the protests against police brutality seized the consciousness of Nigerians, the buzz words have been “police reforms.” The exact content of these reforms have not been spelt out by the protesters, their supporters, the government or the police authorities. But it is clear that when people talk about the reforms they mean, without specifying […]
NUC, Universities
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EDITORIAL: Our universities and e-learning

Ihesiulo Grace 0
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has said that Nigeria cannot efficiently operate e-learning programmes in its universities due to lack of infrastructure, electricity supply and internet access. These shortcomings will require some time to address. Sadly, lack of infrastructure and electricity supply has been the bane of our existence in Nigeria for many decades
Samuel
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SAM NDA-ISAIAH (1962-2020)

Ihesiulo Grace 0
Torrents of tributes have continued to pour from far and near following the death of the chairman of LEADERSHIP Group Limited, Mr. Sam Nda-Isaiah. He passed on in Abuja last Friday after a brief illness. He was 58. The rapid flow of tributes from relations, friends, associates, former and current Nigerian leaders, government officials, politicians […]
school
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Out-of-school children in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 0
UNICEF estimates that 10.5 million of Nigeria’s children aged 5-14 years are not in school. In December 2018, the UN declared the population of out-of-school children in Nigeria to be over 13 million. In August of this year, former President Olusegun Obasanjo placed the figure at 14 million. One in every five out-of-school children in […]
police reforms
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Police Reforms: Which direction?

Ihesiulo Grace 0
Since the protests against police brutality seized the consciousness of Nigerians, the buzz words have been “police reforms.” The exact content of these reforms have not been spelt out either by the protesters, their supporters, the government or the Police Authorities. But it is clear that when people talk about police reforms they mean, without […]
China
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Editorial: China, India, and fake drugs in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 0
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has accused China and India of being responsible for the fake drugs in Nigeria. Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this recently and announced the agency’s readiness to eliminate substandard and falsified medicines through partnerships with pre-shipment agents in China and
NUC, Universities
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EDITORIAL: Our universities and e-learning

Ihesiulo Grace 0
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has said that Nigeria cannot efficiently operate e-learning programmes in its universities due to lack of infrastructure, electricity supply and internet access. These shortcomings will require some time to address. Sadly, lack of infrastructure and electricity supply has been the bane of our existence in Nigeria for many decades
Nigeria
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EDITORIAL: Havoc of inflationary pressure

Ihesiulo Grace 0
People are groaning because of the devastating inflationary pressure that is making it impossible for many to consume the minimum calories required for a healthy living. Nigeria’s macroeconomic environment has become very harsh in its diminutive impact on the purchasing power at the disposal of the citizenry. Many cannot also conveniently afford to transport themselves
social media
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Social media censorship: A threat to free speech

Ihesiulo Grace 0
Nigeria’s democracy is facing unanticipated threats from its political class who had sworn to uphold the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria. That Constitution guarantees various freedoms including freedom of association and freedom of expression. Promoters of the recent youth protest against police brutality have had their bank accounts blocked on the orders of a court. One […]