In the face of insurmountable challenges such as resource scarcity, Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of Interior persists in the movement to reform correctional facilities in Nigeria by reducing populations and promoting prisoners’ rights. Indeed, a mindset of reform and rights is sweeping Nigeria correctional services. Rauf Aregbesola has laid emphasis on …
Read More »The Paris Agreement: where Nigeria stands five years after
It is five years after the Paris Agreement on Climate Change was adopted by 196 parties (countries) at the Conference of Parties (COP) 21 in Paris of which Nigeria is a signatory. Since then, there have been calls by state and non- state actors for Nigeria to undertake more ambitious …
Read More »The Myth of the Robustness of Democracy
It is increasingly becoming clearer that the lever that turns the engines of democracy is less and less dependent on the transparency, fairness, and openness of the electoral process and more and more on the perception, courage, discipline and honesty of the players of the bruising game called politics. The …
Read More »Obaseki And Iguosa Erosion Control Project
The World Bank-assisted Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) have awarded a contract for the control of erosion in Iguosa community in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. Residents of Iguosa in Ovia North-East Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo State were thrown into jubilation this …
Read More »Save Your Eyesight And Health
NATURAL MEDICINE WITH DR. MAO 08030717341 When I started this column several years ago, I promised that the column and newspaper will not lag behind other ones in providing information on the march of natural formulations that enhance health. It is in fulfillment of this promise that I bring to …
Read More »GOVERNOR OBASEKI AND TWO MODULAR REFINERIES IN EDO STATE
The two modular refineries are located in Egbokor Village, Iyoba Ward, Orhionmwon Local Government and Ologbo in Ikpoba Okha Local Government, Edo State. The two refineries are under construction. Egbokor Village, Iyoba Ward, Orhionmwon Local Government. Edo State in the year 2020 can boast of two modular refineries in Nigeria. …
Read More »E-governance In Edo and Endless Possibilities
The desire by Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki to digitalise governance in Edo State cannot be more apt and timely than now. This is because, it is unambiguously obvious right now that the current trend of events across the globe like regular human activities and life styles have indicated …
Read More »Without visas, foreign ringed Birds fly to Weppa, Nigeria!
To conservationists and the simple-minded folks of Weppa in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria, it is ‘bravo’ that ringed birds ceaselessly migrate from distant countries in Europe, America, Africa and other continents of the world to its neighbourhoods of Weppa Farms. Classified by key global conservation …
Read More »INEC electronic voting for 2021 Anambra guber and law on data sovereignty
Law on data sovereignty will help lawyers to file and substantiate their cases that will emanate from electronic voting in Nigeria’s future elections. The software and its country of origin are clearly stated in the law of data sovereignty. Law on data sovereignty will ensure the privacy with respect to …
Read More »Twenty Years After Jesse Pipeline Disaster, Idjerhe Kingdom Is Still Waiting For Government And Oil Companies Promises
Asaba – His Royal Majesty, Monday Obukowho Whiskey, a fearless journalist, was crowned the Udurhie 1, the Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta state. He spoke with Monday Osayande on his plans for the kingdom and his expectations. Excerpts: Your royal majesty, how do …
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