It is gratifying to note that the next census will be biometric-based and will not only generate verifiable data of Nigeria’s population, but will also provide geo-coordinates for where everyone resides or is counted. The evidence-based statistics will guide INEC in accurately delineating constituencies, reapportioning legislative seats, creating polling units, planning elections, and managing electoral logistics.
By Godknows Boladei Igali Prologue Beyond the mere platitudes associated with longevity of earthly sojourn, late Chief E.K. Clark (97 years) and late Pa Ayo Adebanjo (96 years) exemplified extraordinary service to Nigeria and the generation they lived in. Their lives, separated at death by just three days, were marked by courage, resilience and a…
We must stop calling this “natural death.” This was murder by government negligence. In a country that throws billions at political cronies, gives lawmakers millions in wardrobe allowances, funds endless pilgrimages and jamborees, a professor had to be paraded online like a beggar, with students scrambling to raise funds just so their teacher might live. And even that wasn’t enough. The system choked him to death slowly just like it’s doing to thousands of others right now.
Looking at all these three heroes of the Ijaw nation and the Niger Delta, Dappa-Biriye symbolized different aspects of common traits and attributes such as diplomatic courage and integrity; Boro embodied revolutionary courage and youthful idealism; while Edwin Clark represented strategic courage and enduring advocacy. All three are bound by a shared goal: justice and equity for the Niger Delta, each walking different paths—but with unshakable courage, deep conviction, and enduring character.
Penis captivus is an extremely rare medical condition that occurs during sexual intercourse when the vaginal muscles involuntarily contract too tightly around the penis, making withdrawal difficult or temporarily impossible. This causes both partners to become “stuck” during intercourse.
The upcoming biometric Population and Housing Census presents a unique opportunity to create a digital National Population Register. This register would strengthen the e-CRVS system and integrate biometric data from various agencies to streamline the identification of deceased registrants, ensuring accurate sharing of official death records with INEC, thus allowing for the removal of deceased voters from the register.
Bayelsa deserves peace. Our youth deserve to live. Our leaders must rise above politics and take decisive action. Governor Diri has an opportunity to lead differently—to ensure that this generation is not another casualty of violence and neglect.
Basking in the euphoria of that false victory in Abalama, Wike declared a full assault on Bayelsa, seeing himself as the champion of Capua, a warrior on a streak of conquest, and challenged Governor Diri. Diri wasted no time in responding, warning him very clearly not to come to Bayelsa.
They have been given a wicked assignment against their benefactor, Governor Douye Diri, who had shown them love and support in his government.
We hold the expectation that members of the newly inaugurated Adhoc Committee will seize the opportunity to etch their names in gold by providing effective oversight of the Administrator’s actions, and where appropriate, reversing some of the unlawful measures he has undertaken since assuming office. A case in point is the arbitrary dissolution of duly constituted democratic institutions, followed by rather whimsical and capricious reconstitution of same.
