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Africa Investments 

Webinar series on Africa and the extractive sector – Assessment of supplier development programs in the extractive sector in Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
Who:  African Natural Resources Centre, African Development Bank What: Webinar to present the findings of a report on supplier development programs in the extractive sector in Africa When:   21 October 2021; 1.00 pm-3:00 pm GMT Where: Virtual The African Natural Resources Centre, in collaboration with Mining Shared Value (Engineers without Borders), will host a webinar on 21 October 2021… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina assures Nigeria of Bank’s strong support to achieve food security

Elwin Mandowa,
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, received a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the country’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar on Monday. The meeting follows on the heels of an address by Dr. Adesina last week at a mid-term ministerial retreat presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. Dr. Adesina and… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Police probe Shatta Wale over gun attack claims

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– – Police in Ghana on Monday night said they had mounted a search for celebrated dancehall artiste Shatta Wale following reports that he had been shot by unknown gunmen. Personal Assistant to the musician Nana Dope had told some media outlets that the artiste was receiving treatment at an emergency unit of a health facility in Accra after been shot… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

#EndSARS 2020: Justice, Ou Est Tu? By Ozodinukwe Okenwa

Elwin Mandowa,
Last year October, the 20th to be precise, blood of innocent young Nigerians flowed in Lekki Toll-Gate Plaza in Lagos. On that fateful day following weeks of sustained demonstrations across the country against the storied atrocities of the then notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) some zombie military officers opened fire on unarmed protesters waving the national flag and singing the… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

“Kudi Rat”; A Money Eating Philosophy Running Ekiti State’s Office Of The 1st Lady, By Bolaji O. Akinyemi

Elwin Mandowa,
Kudirat Abiola was a lady of elegance, the highly resourceful wife of MKO Abiola, second only to Simbiat, the first in whose house Abiola first ate fried eggs during their dating days! Kudi was a rallying force, a beehive of ideas, a freedom fighter and for me the best 1st lady Nigeria never had. It will therefore not be out… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

No Elections in 2023 With Abusive And Defective 1999 Constitution By Bayo Oluwasanmi

Elwin Mandowa,
A constitution is the legal document that governs the legitimacy of government action. It requires official conduct to be in accordance with pre-fixed legal rules. In this respect, constitution checks whether the act of government is legitimate and whether officials conduct their public duties in accordance with the laws pre-fixed/pre-determined in advance. A constitution guarantees the following: limitation of power… Read More
Africa North Africa Sudan World 

Sudan’s political transition in crisis amid pro-military protests

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– – Sudan’s political transition is facing a major crisis amid pro-military protests by some citizens demanding the dissolution of the civilian government. The pro-military Sudanese protesters held another rally on Sunday, which is a second day of protest. They gathered outside the presidential palace in central Khartoum demanding the dissolution of the interim government, claiming it has failed politically… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Insecurity And Agony Of Untimely Deaths, By Chido Nwangwu

Elwin Mandowa,
On Wednesday October 13, 2021, the progressive and peace-loving communities of Ajalli (Ujari) in Anambra State of Nigeria and their friends came together to extend final rites of passage, and held christian service of songs.  It was the first day of the transition towards burial of one of the two of its indigenes impacted by the violent attacks of Thursday… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Hakeem Odumosu, An Extremely Lawless, Sycophantic Policeman Who Only Roars During Protests, By Elias Ozikpu

Elwin Mandowa,
In my traditional background, tigers are well revered. They are considered animals with enormous strength, fearless. When the time to do battle comes, they never hide under any shade to invoke flimsy excuses, regardless of who the opponent may be. They roar, and then rise with astonishing rapidity to pounce. On the contrary, the same cannot be said of the… Read More
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