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Our ‘New’ National Anthem Is Profoundly Misguided

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Our ‘New’ National Anthem Is Profoundly Misguided

The recent legislative decision to resurrect the archaic anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” with the subsequent presidential assent, represents a profoundly misguided and retrogressive move. This decision, cloaked in a veneer of nostalgia, fails to appreciate the nuanced and complex identity of contemporary Nigeria. The anthem’s lyrics, replete with archaic terminology such as “tribe” and…

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BETTA EDU: Jungle Justice And Where Is Her Father & Mentor President Tinubu?

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BETTA EDU: Jungle Justice And Where Is Her Father & Mentor President Tinubu?

A few days ago I wrote an article entitled “Betta Edu; the continuity of the President’s courage”. Where I stated, inter alia, that there must be continuity in the President’s courage. It takes courage to suspend your minister, it takes courage to investigate her, it takes courage to declare what the investigation has found with…

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When The Clan Gathers For A Member!

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When The Clan Gathers For A Member!

Among my indigenous Ugep, Yakurr people, ‘Foundation ké-nöi’, is an integral communal activity that members of the paternal clan compulsorily take part in. ‘Foundation ké-nöi’, is simply the gathering of paternal clan members, at the insistence of one clan member, to inform them that the building of a house is about to be embarked on….

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“I Am Working Hard To Reposition Unical” – Florence Obi

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“I Am Working Hard To Reposition Unical” – Florence Obi

FLORENCE BANKU OBI, a Professor of Education, is the first female Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Nigeria. Recently, she had a radio conversation on HIT 95.9 FM, Calabar, with ace journalist, IWARA U. IWARA, dwelling on issues that are helping to define her term in office as Unical VC. Excerpts: You broke the…

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AYADE: Jarigbe Addresses Constituents, Political Analysts!

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AYADE: Jarigbe Addresses Constituents, Political Analysts!

Happy Sunday to everyone. I have read what is intended to be a rejoinder from Sen. Ayade through his proxies and pseudo-Facebook accounts. I can see that Ayade is dwelling on allegations he cannot substantiate against me. If anyone has anything against me, please get the right Security Agency informed, just as I am preparing…

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