Category: Opinion
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Census 2023: Waiting For Mr President To Proclaim
By Ere Robinson Erebi The success of the well planned 2023 Population and Housing Census is crucial for the development of the Nigeria as it will provide accurate data on the population, housing, and economic activities across the country. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu However, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra is not alone in this task. He…
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It’s President Tinubu’s Time To Count The People
By Robinson Erebi As of now, there is no information or official statement from President Ahmed Bola Tinubu regarding a new date for conduct of the 2023 National Population and Housing Census in Nigeria. The census is usually conducted every ten years, with the last one being held in 2006 and should have been conducted…
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Trading Places: A Face-Off between Sylva and Diri on November 11
By Ere Robinson Erebi In today’s political climate, social media has become a vital tool for politicians to connect with constituents. Campaigns are utilizing platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to share their message and reach potential voters. These platforms are also being used to gauge public opinion and gather feedback. Politicians can interact…
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National Census: NPC and HURIWA’s blunder
By Chekwube Nzomiwu The Human Rights Writers Association (HURIWA) is one non-governmental organisation no longer taken seriously in Nigeria because of its frequent outrageous and juvenile interventions in public discourse. However, in public interest, I am constrained to comment on the recent statement by its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, asking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to…
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Need To Prioritise Census Conduct By Tinubu Administration
By Chibuzor Emejor Undoubtedly, the importance of an accurate, acceptable and reliable population and housing census cannot be over-emphasised. To ensure holistic national development, an accurate census is very indispensable. The conduct of a census helps to generate demographic data for national planningwhich in turn ensures even development of all sectors of the country. President…
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Jerry Okorodudu, Nigeria And I
By Fred Edoreh I was a teenager when I heard about Jerry Okorodudu. At the time, he represented Nigeria at various international sports events, winning bronze at the Brisbane 1982 Commonwealth Games and returning 4th at the 1984 Olympic Games. Late Jerry Okorodudu Before then, he had won gold for Bendel State at the Oluyole…
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2023 Census: An Honest Prayer To Mr Prez!
By Eddie Onuzuruike I bow though not trembling Oga Ahmed, Bro Tinubu The oTremnly Asiwaju that we know Please listen to my plea. The giant of Africa is in your hands Yet uncounted and referenced only in estimation Give us a census To be like other nations As you were in Paris Mr Prez If…
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A Call for Unity and Continuity in Bayelsa Politics
Governor Douye Diri is forward-looking and is running for re-election as Bayelsa’s next Governor. He has been working to complete some of the laudable projects that could not be completed by his predecessors, instead of starting new projects that may end up as uncompleted projects. His approach has endeared him to the majority of Bayelsans,…
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The Politics of Development in Bayelsa
By Ere Efeke Traveling through the landscape of Bayelsa State, one would see the level of underdevelopment and lack of modern infrastructure that would classify it as developed in this 21st century. Such services and infrastructure like electric light, pipe borne water, planned layout, and good road network, including modern buildings for commercial and production…