By Uchechukwu Okoroafor, AbujaIt is no longer news that the federal government has initiated preliminary steps for the construction of the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, intended to link Lagos with eight other states.Recently, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, distributed compensation packages to owners of properties along
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Uchechukwu Okoroafor, AbujaTo say that former vice president Atiku Abubakar is one of the biggest egos aiming to become Nigeria’s president is an understatement. For a man who contested for the presidential ticket against Moshood Abiola in 1992/93, he has come a long way in his relentless quest for the
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-Uchechukwu Okoroafor,AbujaThe proposed N48,000 minimum wage by the federal government of Nigeria is not just insufficient but a blatant insult to the sensibilities of Nigerian workers. These workers have been enduring unprecedented hardship due to the removal of fuel and electricity subsidies and the skyrocketing cost of living.The recent negotiations
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-Uchechukwu Okoroafor,AbujaSenator Mao Arukwe Ohuabunwa's recent attainment of a doctorate degree in Political Science from the esteemed University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), represents a significant milestone not only in his personal academic journey but also in his capacity to contribute meaningfully to the political landscape of Nigeria.Born and raised in
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by Uchechukwu Okoroafor,AbujaThe recent announcement by the Central Bank of Nigeria regarding the introduction of a new 0.5% levy on electronic banking transactions, purportedly for cyber security enhancement, has sparked widespread condemnation and outrage among Nigerians, particularly amidst the backdrop of existing economic hardships and burdens imposed by recent government
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-Uchechukwu Okoroafor, AbujaTroops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly withdrawn from the troubled Okuama community in the Ughelli South local government area of Delta State.With the withdrawal of the troops, the people of Okuama can now return to their homes and begin the process of reintegration and rebuilding their homes
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by Uchechukwu Okoroafor, AbujaPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is the most propagandist government in the history of Nigeria.Having gotten to power through propaganda, they have turned that communication strategy to a leadership model. They have turned propaganda to an act of governance. And now they have become an embarrassment to
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By Uchechukwu Okoroafor,AbujaAs Nigeria grapples with economic challenges exacerbated by recent policy decisions, the nation's workforce finds itself bearing the brunt of hardship and suffering.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's removal of the fuel subsidy and the devaluation of the naira have significantly impacted workers across the country, particularly those in the
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-Uchechukwu Okoroafor, AbujaIn a country facing myriad challenges with limited resources, the recent announcement by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) regarding the launch of a new national identity card with payment functionality raises serious concerns about the allocation of public funds and the priorities of our government.This ambitious project,
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-Uchechukwu Okoroafor,AbujaFarmers and herdsmen in the South-West, on Saturday, April 20, 2024 signed a peace pact to end clashes between the two warring groups and promote food security for the benefit of all. Present at the signing ceremony was the daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Iyaloja General, Folashade
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