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Month: August 2020

OP-ED Opinions 

Protest Na Human Right; Human Right Na My Property By Marshal Abubakar, LP

Elwin Mandowa,
Pardon my choice of Fela-inspired caption but what inspired the thematic title would become more apparent as we proceed. Central to the social contract theory is the truism that government is a trust; a contract between the government and the governed, by which the latter cede some of their rights to the former. Consequently, the latter has an inherent right… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Singer Tekno Lays Curse On Corrupt Nigerian Leaders

Village Reporter,
Music producer Tekno Miles Popular singer, Augustine Miles Kelechi, popularly known as Tekno, has laid a curse on Nigerian leaders who are embezzling money in the country. The ‘Pana’ crooner took to his Twitter page on Monday to drag those who are fond of diverting funds into their personal pockets without even giving back to the citizens. The father of… Read More

Stott: I never thought a home World Cup would happen in my lifetime

Village Reporter, , ,
Rebekah Stott is set to be a central figure for hosts New Zealand in 2023 Defender grew up in both New Zealand and Australia Football Ferns chasing first-ever qualification from the group stage Role models were so inaccessible for New Zealand defender Rebekah Stott during her childhood that she dreamed of playing international football for USA or China. Progress has… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Isa Funtua Cannot Symbolise Nigerian Journalism By Sonala Olumhense

Elwin Mandowa,
Twice as a columnist, in 2011 and 2015, I endorsed the candidature of General Muhammadu Buhari for the presidency, strongly believing he offered us a chance to reinvent ourselves. Following his victory, and still believing that Buhari was serious about leading Nigeria, when he was scheduled to visit the United States in early 2016, I requested a one-on-one interview. I… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

How To Properly Reopen Schools In Nigeria Amid COVID-19 By Justice Eyo

Elwin Mandowa,
The Federal Ministry of Education recently issued a press release directing all schools to reopen for exit classes on August 4. At once, it struck me, ‘ they will need help,’ I said, quickly posting a screenshot of the document to my WhatsApp status. The news comes as a surprise bearing that the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, had… Read More
Africa Investments 

Sashaying to success: Fashionomics Africa helps designers embrace the digital age

Elwin Mandowa,
From a new digital marketplace to connect Africa’s creatives with global markets, to masterclasses to help designers share and learn, and webinars to inform and inspire: the African Development Bank’s flagship Fashionomics Africa initiative has taken great strides this year. The website and mobile app were unveiled at the Global Gender Summit in Kigali in November, to help Africa’s fashion… Read More
Africa Investments 

Sénégal : des populations de Ziguinchor accèdent à un assainissement amélioré grâce à un projet soutenu par la Banque africaine de développement

Elwin Mandowa,
Le Projet d’amélioration de la gestion et de la valorisation des boues de vidange de Ziguinchor (PAGBZ), réalisé de 2013 à 2019, a favorisé l’accès aux services sécurisés d’assainissement aux populations des quartiers défavorisés de ce principal centre urbain situé au Sud-Ouest du Sénégal, à 455 km de Dakar. Avant ce projet, Ziguinchor connaissait des problèmes d’assainissement avec un faible… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

All Noxious “Kiakia” Loans Are Coated With Honey Of Infrastructural Development By Adeola Soetan

Elwin Mandowa,
Baba Seriki Integrity should have caned Amaechi for saying that he was just knowing about a liquidation clause in the Chinese train loan. But Baba may not be aware. I only sympathise with some naive Nigerians and of course unrepentant Abobakus of any government for pretending to be more nationalistic than others. For those of us, who were involved in… Read More