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Benue at War with Itself: The political conundrum unfolding

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 December 2024 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga Benue State is engulfed in a complex political conundrum, one that transcends the well-publicized conflicts between Fulani herders and local farmers. Instead, the real battle lies within the state itself, manifesting as a fierce internal conflict among its own political

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High costs of food and prevailing hunger in Nigeria: A call for democratic control of Agriculture

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 December 2024 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga Nigeria faces an alarming rise in chronic hunger and food insecurity. Millions of households, particularly among the working class and poor farmers, are grappling with the harsh reality of starvation as food prices soar. Even middle-class families find it increasingly difficult to afford three square meals a day, highlighting a deepening food […]

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INEC bosses charge staff on welfare as cooperative society declares N12.7m dividends

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 December 2024 0

By Tunde Opalana Staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have been charged to embrace opportunities to improve upon their welfare through self- help efforts such as cooperative society. Prof. Sani Adam, INEC National Commissioner in-charge of Health and Welfare Committee advised staff members to embrace opportunities offered by cooperative societies

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Ensuring Accuracy in Public Health: Why Data Validation is Important in High-Stakes Health Projects

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 November 2024 0

By Adeola Joseph Data is the foundation of public health, but not all data is reliable. When decisions about patient care, resource allocation, and disease control depend on accurate information, errors aren’t just inconvenient— they can have life-or-death consequences. In large-scale health programs that rely on real-time reporting, data validation is critical to ensuring

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As Nigerians battle pains of soaring petrol price

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 October 2024 0

BY IFEANYI MOGBOLU The latest fuel price hike in Nigeria is beyond frustrating. Every time we think it can’t get worse, it does, and yet again, ordinary Nigerians bear the brunt of it. It’s like a never-ending cycle, where the government’s promises of reforms or stabilisation always end up as empty rhetoric. The cost of […]

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APGA: Edozie Njoku’s audacious ‘coup attempt’

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2024 0

BY ANSLEM ONUORAH In the history of human existence, the quest for power and control is a fundamental aspect of human nature, driving individuals to seek recognition, validation, and dominance over others. Francis Fukuyama’s “The End of History and the Last Man” and Thomas Hobbes’ “Leviathan” offer insightful perspectives on the

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Can Benjamin Kalu Be Trusted? Part I

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 August 2024 0

There once lived a farmer who found a venomous viper while walking home after a busy day at his farm. The snake was freezing to death in the cold evening harmattan breeze. The pitiful snake pleaded with the farmer, begging to be let into his warm coat, where it could rest until it had regained […]

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Nigeria: Targeted for Destruction?

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 August 2024 0

Throughout history, nations facing threats of destruction often findthemselves targeted through a universal pattern of vilification of keyfigures in the defense sector, particularly Defense Ministers and theiraides. This strategy aims to weaken the nation’s defensive capabilitiesand erode public trust in its leadership, ultimately leading todestabilization and

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Corruption in the Judiciary and Its Impact: The Case of Alhaji Murtala Ajaka in the Kogi Election

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 July 2024 0

Corruption within the judiciary poses a significant threat to justice and democracy. It distorts the course of justice, leading to biased and unfair rulings that benefit those with the resources to influence judicial decisions. The recent Kogi State election, involving Alhaji Murtala AJAKA, the Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), exemplifies how

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Books from the Heart of a Nation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 July 2024 0

By Dakuku Peterside Nigeria is a complex and multifaceted country that elicits various thoughts and viewpoints. Yet, there is some order in disorder. My recent journey through books about contemporary Nigeria or autobiographies of Nigerians brought this reality to light. I have read many books, and in the spirit of Barbara Tuchman, I feel that […]

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An open letter to President Bola Tinubu by Godswill Udo

Ihesiulo Grace 5 July 2024 0

I write to you today as a Nigerian living in Diaspora who loves his country and would like to contribute to the debate of moving our country, Nigeria forward. I want to personally thank you for your emergence as our President whose government is powered by hope and the belief that tomorrow cannot just be […]

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The reaffirmed commitment to climate action by Nigeria’s new leadership

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2024 0

Building on pre-existing structures and adopting new initiatives aimed at addressing the nation’s environmental concerns, President Bola Tinubu’s administration in Nigeria has shown a renewed commitment to combating climate change. President Tinubu has highlighted the significance of addressing climate change as a pillar of his administration’s policy

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On the allegation by Chidi Odinkalu that the federal high court under the chief judge has become like private bedroom of Wike

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 June 2024 0

BY SIMON CHUZU EGEDE, MON In a recent post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Professor Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, a former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, had insinuated that the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court had become a tool in the hands of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, […]

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BRGIE drags Nigerian govt to AU over Nnamdi Kanu’s detention, Biafra referedum

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 May 2024 0

Biafra Republic Government In Exile, BRGIE, has petitioned the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, an organ of the African Union in Banjul, Gambia, over the continued detention by the Nigerian government of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB and the declaration of the Restoration of independence state […]

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Enjoying life in ‘Band A’

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 May 2024 0

BY TONY OKOROJI There must be a new brilliant genius at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) or the Power Ministry. The age-old problem concerning the supply of electricity in Nigeria appears to have suddenly been solved with this new idea of dividing the country into Bands A to E. What NEPA could not do, […]

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Godwin Obaseki’s 8 years of Profligacy, Esanland and his succession planning

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 May 2024 0

First, let me apologize to Esan families, friends, and associates that I canvassed to vote for Mr. Godwin Obaseki during his second Term election Campaign. Many of us were hoodwinked by his eloquence, oratory, and his portrayal as the underdog in the tussle between him and the Adams Oshiomhole camp. Our reconning at the time […]

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The strategic importance of effective leadership in Police Force – By Binta Alamin Yinusa

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2024 0

It is a common fact that a nation can practically be measured and assessed by the kind of police force it has. The quality of the police itself largely depends on the type of its own internal leadership profile. This is very pivotal because on this hangs the overall fortune of the force. An ineffective, […]

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Opinion piece: Hyperscalers – the mindful expansion into Africa

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 October 2023 0

Cloud and Service Provider Segment Sales Lead: Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric and Kevin Kent, Founder & CEO of Critical Facilities Efficiency Solutions The marriage of global expertise with local know-how cannot be overstated. This is particularly true in the case of hyperscaler marketplace in Africa, which has enjoyed some tremendous growth in recent years.

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Atiku’s desperation for Presidency

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2023 0

The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, reached the zenith of his ambition to secure the highest office in the country when he recently stirred unbridled controversy by alleging irregularities in the certificates of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. As a supposed seasoned politician with a long and intriguing history in Nigerian politics,

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TRUE NEPOTISM, THE UNFAIRNESS, INJUSTICE, INEQUITABLE, AND NON INCLUSIVITY OF GOVERNOR GODWIN OBASEKI’S ADMINISTRATION

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 September 2023 0

Recently, The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, said the process of seeking his successor ahead of the Governorship election in 2024 must reflect fairness, equity, and a sense of inclusion, as his administration’s focus is to finish strong. The Governor further stated “It is not in his place to now determine, appoint, or anoint […]