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“Èmi l’ókàn” and the Tinubu Phenomenon

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“Èmi l’ókàn” in the Yoruba language simply means, “It’s my turn”.  This is a phrase that has been in our political vocabulary since the first general election of 20th September 1923, following the Clifford Constitution of 1922.  It is a… Read More

NELSON MANDELA’S 10TH MEMORIAL: A TRIBUTE TO AN ICONIC LEGACY

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The 10th-year memorial service for Nelson Mandela took place on the 5th of December, a global event commemorated at the Nelson Mandela Gardens and Resort, Asaba, Delta State. The distinguished attendees included former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan,… Read More

HOPE AND UNFULFILLED EXPECTATIONS: THE CONCLUDING CHAPTER

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For anyone who is fortunate to have an octogenarian as a grandfather, father, friend, or mentor, with an incredibly bright mind like Dr. Newton Jibunoh’s, I implore you to please share in their wisdom and experiences by spending quality conversational… Read More