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Asake: Skies Dim For The Rare Gem

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BY SIMON REEF MUSA Fearless in conviction and humble in approach; down-to-earth and resilient in belief and unwavering in commitments; such was the life of the late General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr (Rev) Musa Asake. He came from a background that was marred
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PDP AND THE FALLACY OF SELECTIVE PROSECUTION

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The recent conviction of Rev Jolly Nyame, a former governor of Taraba State over Corruption charges again brought to the fore the erroneous and fallacious allegations that the Government of President Muhammadu Buhari is persecuting the opposition rather than wage war against corruption. For a long while, those who desires the status quo of treasury […]
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What Kaduna South Senator Must Possess By Tim Maiyaki

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  1.0     INTRODUCTION As the run-up to the 2019 general elections picks up speed, it is expected that many contenders will show interest into various positions in line with provisions of the electoral laws governing the much awaited polls. While all other positions are equally important, the office of the senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial […]
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Poverty in the north: Between mentality and laziness

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As a topic, poverty in northern Nigeria has been sufficiently addressed in exhaustive intellectual works by economists and other intellectuals who have proffered short, medium and long-term solution proposals. Yet, grinding poverty remains particularly endemic in the region despite being massively blessed with economic potential enormous enough to accommodate individuals’
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The tyranny of the gavel by Patrick Obahiagbon

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By Patrick Obahiagbon  Having enjoyed the privilege of spending eight years in the Edo State House of Assembly during which I was the leader of the house for some eon; and, thereafter, a member of the House of Representatives in Abuja for four years, I can asseverate, without being accused of any streak of immodesty, […]