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Nigeria’s ranking on Fragile States Index

Ihesiulo Grace 0
Recently, the Fund for Peace, a Washington D.C.-based non-profit, non-governmental research and educational institution, ranked Nigeria as one of the world’s most unstable countries. In its 12th annual Fragile States Index (FSI) released last week, the NGO ranked Nigeria alongside war-torn Afghanistan, Haiti, Iraqi, Guinea, Pakistan, Burundi and Zimbabwe. The organisation
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Security operatives and brutality of citizens

Ihesiulo Grace 0
One of the most important obligations, which the federal government owes Nigerians, is to take very drastic measures to curb the recurring menace and brutality of citizens by  its security operatives. It is very sad that law enforcement officers who are paid with taxpayers’ money still  give  the  impression that they are above the law. […]
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Reviving the textiles industry

Ihesiulo Grace 0
One of the ironies of Nigeria’s industrialisation is the precipitous decline of manufacturing industries, especially the textiles sub sector. Time was when the textile mills represented the apogee of Nigeria’s manufacturing prowess, with high quality products exported all over the world. For example, in the 1980’s, Nigerian textiles industry was the third largest in Africa
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FG and financial  loans for states

Ihesiulo Grace 0
No doubt, President Muhammadu Buhari brought succour to public servants in the financially distressed states through the recent bail-out funds to the governors to off-set outstanding salaries and pensions. However, fact remains that this is a fire brigade approach, as it merely scratched the surface. There are still fears that with mounting economic challenges, the […]
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International Day against Drug Abuse

Ihesiulo Grace 0
On Sunday, June 26,2016, the world will be marking the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The day was set aside by the United Nations to sensitise the public on the dangers posed by substance abuse. The theme for this year’s commemoration is ‘Listen First’. It admonishes parents to listen more and seek […]
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Now that the rains are here

Ihesiulo Grace 0
Any one knows that rainfall is a natural phenomenon that is influenced by the movements of the heavenly bodies. Moreover, its intensity varies from one region of the world to another.   In the tropics, intensity of the rains is usually felt from March until September. Therefore, all countries within the tropics, including Nigeria normally witness […]
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Marking World Refugee Day

Ihesiulo Grace 0
  Last Monday, June 20,2016, the international community observed the World Refugee Day.  It is a day set aside by the United Nations General Assembly to draw the public’s attention to the millions of refugees and Internally Displaced Persons(IDPs) forced to flee their homes due to war, conflict and persecution. There is no doubt that […]
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Nigeria’s impending food shortage

Ihesiulo Grace 0
Recently, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), made a shocking prediction of impending food shortage in Nigeria if urgent interventions are not put in place to enhance food production. Giving this warning in Abuja, Lead Consultant, UNDP project on “Targeting Interventions to Foster Sustainable and Resilient Food Security in Nigeria,” Prof. Emmanuel Oladipo,
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States and the federal loan package

Ihesiulo Grace 0
Recently, the federal government  announced another loan package of N90 billion for states.
The loan package announced by  Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun  would be accessed through bond only by those states that meet the 22 conditions contained in the fiscal sustainability plans of the government. Parts of  the plans, include the implementation of a […]
Governor Willie Obiano
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As Gov. Obiano turns Zikist

Ihesiulo Grace 0
On Sunday, June 19, 2016 and at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, His Excellency, Dr. (Chief) Willie Obiano, FCA will receive the 2015 Zik Prize for Leadership. This prize belongs to the Good Governance category of the awards named after the great son of Africa. Administered by the Lagos-based Public Policy Research and Analysis […]
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FG and Concurrent Legislative list

Ihesiulo Grace 0
It is incontrovertible that one of the factors that put  Nigeria at the brink of a failed state is the willful bastardisation of the structure of Nigeria and the principles of federalism by successive military regimes and maintained by the civilian governments. Without the opinion and consent of other stakeholders, the military created more states, […]
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Stephen Okechukwu Keshi (1962-2016)

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On June 8,2016, Nigerians woke up to the shocking passing away of Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, former coach of the country’s senior national team, the Super Eagles.  Following his demise, condolences and tributes have been pouring in from Nigerians and foreigners alike, all attesting to his superb  playing skills and as a coach. We also are […]
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Nigeria and religious intolerance

Ihesiulo Grace 0
Not many people in Nigeria today would dispute the fact that religious intolerance is steadily on the rise. Before now, intolerance of other’s religious views had never been so contentious and divisive, even when many Nigerians remain closet fundamentalists and ethnic zealots.  Our concern at this alarming phenomenon is informed by the recent extrajudicial murder […]
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Time to return local government autonomy

Ihesiulo Grace 0
If there is any issue that has continued to dominate national discourse, it is that concerning local government autonomy. For long, observers have posited that the heightened interest is not unconnected with the parlous state of the country’s economy brought about by the dwindling revenue from crude oil sales that has adversely affected the finances […]
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NASS and Constituency Projects allowance

Ihesiulo Grace 0
Definitely, no one would be surprised at the recent defence of Constituency Projects allowance by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara.  Speaking in Billiri town, Gombe State at the launch of an empowerment scheme, Dogara posited that members of the National Assembly see constituency projects as the only way to attract federal presence […]
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Marking World Environment Day

Ihesiulo Grace 0
Last Sunday, June 5, 2016, the international community marked the World Environment Day (WED). The day is usually set aside to create global awareness about environmental problems facing the world. Since 1973, World Environment Day has been celebrated as an annual event to raise the global awareness on the importance of healthy and green environment […]
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Labour Minister’s charge on pension harmonisation

Ihesiulo Grace 0
One of the remarkable difference between governance in civilised climes and the underdeveloped countries in Africa is that the while the former pays strict attention to laws, the latter brazenly violates it. Specifically, laws are to ensure equity, fairness and justice, which are the hallmark of civilisation. Recently, the Minister of labour and productivity, Senator […]
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Time to implement the National Conference report

Ihesiulo Grace 0
With reports of growing militancy across the country, especially in South South, North East and Southeast geopolitical zones, it is time the Buhari administration takes another look at the 2014 National Conference report. Even when its recommendations are not the all-cure for Nigeria’s bewildering mosaic of political, ethnic and religious problems, they remain the only