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STILL REMEMBERING CHIEF JUSTICE MOHAMMED UWAIS AND PROFESSOR JIBRIL AMINU

Against the backdrop of the most difficult circumstances of life, they lived to become counted amongst the greatest Nigerians. It was, however, not a life of bread and butter for them at all times. It is not much spoken about, but from the very young age of 6 years, Justice Uwais became fatherless with the loss of his patriarch, Mallam Abdullahi Uwaisu and was raised by his young mother, Hajara who had to move on to a new home with a new husband. Virtually, at every stage in life, he had to work hard beyond the ordinary in order to attain what he became.

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CENSUS DELAYS: A BARRIER TO FAIR REPRESENTATION IN NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY

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.

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THE RE-ECHOING VOICES OF THE “LAST” TITANS” – CHIEF EDWIN CLARK AND PA AYO ADEBANJO

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…

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Nigeria Has Murdered Another Professor: The Shameful Death of Prof. Roko

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.

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THE TRILOGY OF COURAGE, CHARACTER AND CANDOUR

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.

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CENSUS, NOT COMPULSORY VOTING, NEEDED TO ENHANCE VOTER TURNOUT IN NIGERIA

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.

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