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Mozambique: Government and African Development Bank sign financing for Mueda-Negomano road phase II

Elwin Mandowa,
The Government of Mozambique and the African Development Bank have signed a protocol agreement for a $34 million grant for the paving of the 35-km Nambungali-Roma road to facilitate trade and promote social inclusion of local communities. Mozambican Finance Minister Adriano Maleiane and Bank Country Representative, Pietro Toigo signed for their respective sides on 24 February. The works form part… Read More
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Losing Her Religion: Nigeria’s Faith Unveiled In The Face Of COVID-19 By R. Evon Benson-Idahosa

Elwin Mandowa,
I remember falling asleep at a Tuesday evening church service as a 9 year old child. I had a tambourine on my lap and as I fell to the floor, it reverberated thunderously throughout the hall, drawing the attention of everyone who had been attentively listening to the dynamic preacherman. I awakened to piercing stares and side eyes- particularly from my father-… Read More
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Dans l’ouest de la Mauritanie, un projet met fin à l’exode des agriculteurs et éleveurs

Elwin Mandowa,
Lancé en 2005, grâce à la Banque africaine de développement, le Projet d’aménagement hydro-agricole du Brakna ouest (PAHABO) a permis de surmonter les aléas climatiques dans l’ouest de la Mauritanie, de créer une dynamique socio-économique locale et de retenir l’attention des groupes cibles. Au final, un phénomène d’exode inverse a même été observé avec le retour de plus de 1500 familles… Read More
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Why Quarantine ACT Of 1926 Cannot Legalize Restriction Of Movement By President By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa

Elwin Mandowa,
1.       The Quarantine Act has no provision for the restriction of the movement of any citizen. A fundamental right expressly granted by the constitution cannot be taken away by assumption, inference or deductions. 2.       Section 41 (1) of the 1999 constitution expressly donates freedom of movement to all citizens and it cannot be taken… Read More
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Presidential Order Not Enforceable Without Legal Backing! By Femi Falana

Elwin Mandowa,
Following the national broadcast of President Muhammadu Buhari on the COVID-19 pandemic on Sunday, some lawyers have questioned the constitutional validity of the restriction of locomotion of people in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states. No doubt, the President is empowered to adopt any measures deemed fit to combat the dangerous disease but such measures have to be spelt out in… Read More
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After This Pandemic We Can Do Better By David Griffiths

Elwin Mandowa,
The pain of the COVID-19 pandemic, a defining event of our times, will continue long after the virus subsides. When the immediate crisis is over many will have experienced unimaginable loss. Many will have lost loved ones, huge numbers will have lost jobs and perhaps homes, and hundreds of millions will have experienced the anxiety and loneliness of social isolation.… Read More
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Nigeria And Its Absentee President By Elias Ozikpu

Elwin Mandowa,
Buhari was a presidential candidate in 2003, 2007 and 2011 before emerging victorious in 2015. Despite contesting for a period of twelve years before his eventual victory, what is deducible from his growing ineptitude is that he was never prepared to be president. He simply wanted to relish the attention, fanfare and the numerous benefits that accrue to the Office… Read More

Buhari’s Satanic Cruelty Against Sowore: Wants Sowore Tortured, Infected With COVID-19 By Bayo Oluwasanmi

Elwin Mandowa,
Last week, Omoyele Sowore, the pro-democracy activist, who is on restricted bail in Abuja, alerted the world via his Facebook page that Buhari plans to re-arrest and detain him again. In what sounds much like a distress call, Sowore said: “Folks, it is important to inform you that we are facing some unusual circumstances and the days ahead might be… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

I Will Challenge Buhari’s Unconstitutional Lockdown In Court By Inibehe Effiong

Elwin Mandowa,
After a deep reflection on President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to lockdown all movements in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja by presidential fiat for 14 days, I have resolved to challenge this unconstitutional action in court. No responsible, democratic and civilised country will throw its constitution and laws into the dustbin in an effort to tackle a pandemic like COVID-19 the way… Read More
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