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OP-ED Opinions 

Governor Ayade And Witch Burning In Cross River State By Leo Igwe

Elwin Mandowa,
The refusal by the governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, to condemn the assault and burning of alleged witches in Boki Local Government Area of the state is deeply disturbing. His deafening silence over this tragic incident is indicative of a disgusting trend in Nigerian politics, and the pervasive incompetence, insensitivity and irresponsible governance that has plagued the country. … Read More
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Jagaban Of Borgu: The End Of A Political Era By John Danfulani

Elwin Mandowa,
The history of the Fourth Republic cant be complete without mentioning the political sagacity, survivability and alliance system of Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu — Jagaban of Borgu, Lion of Bourdillon, and the governor of the coastal state of Lagos from 1999-2007.  The lion of Bourdillon was an SDP Senator of the botched Third Republic, certified June 12 activist, and a… Read More
Investments 

Development Finance Institutions commit to support Sudan’s transformation

Elwin Mandowa,
Three leading international financial institutions, the African Development Bank, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Thursday pledged  multi-pronged support to Sudan as it opens a new chapter to overcome political and economic challenges. At a high-level Sudan Partnership Conference held virtually and hosted in Berlin on 25 June, the three multilateral organizations and several governments affirmed… Read More
Investments 

“One” WASH program improves well-being of vulnerable communities in Ethiopia

Elwin Mandowa,
Ethiopia’s ‘One’ model, under which the government runs its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene ( WASH ) National Program, has steadily improved the well-being of the country’s rural and urban communities, top local officials say. “The ‘One’ here means we have one account, one budget and one report in one consolidated WASH Account,” says Tadesse Masresha, Coordinator for the Regional WASH… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Ndigbo: Before Restructure, Beyond Biafra By SKC Ogbonnia

Elwin Mandowa,
In the piece, Coronavirus: The Nigerian Dream Cure, I wrote that the COVID-19, which “compelled people to stay within their nations and localities, illuminates the genius of the ageless adage: charity begins at home.” The lessons from the virus also strike a chord with the famous quotation: the “fierce urgency of now”, where Martin Luther King demanded action in the… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Malami: Portrait Of A “Barrier-in-Chief” By Godwin Onyeacholem

Elwin Mandowa,
Much as one tries, it has been difficult to find something for which to commend Nigeria’s current Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. He has been the chief law officer of the country since he was first appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari at the take-off of his administration in 2015, and re-appointed in 2019 as Buhari returned for… Read More
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