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The Corona Virus Challenge, Nigeria And Other Responses By Reuben Abati

Elwin Mandowa,
The biggest threat to our collective humanity today is not the suspected threat of a Third World War, but a corrosive, debilitating, murderous pathogen known as new Corona Virus. The fear of a World War III was fuelled by tensions and differences among key super powers dictating contemporary geo-politics notably: the United States, China, Iran, Iraq, Israel, North Korea, South… Read More
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets African leaders to advance conflict resolution and economic security

Elwin Mandowa,
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened a meeting for African heads of state, foreign ministers and representatives of the United Nations and other multilateral bodies on Monday to discuss ways to secure peace across the continent as a necessary condition for prosperity.   Trudeau, the 2020 chair of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission, called for cooperation among international partners and… Read More
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The Madness In Ahmad’s CAF By Fred Edoreh

Elwin Mandowa,
The world expects FIFA to make the PriceWaterCooper audit report on the Confederation of Africa Football public in line with its promise on zero corruption. Meanwhile, stakeholders in world football are alarmed and already covering their noses on the putrid smell from little glimpses. The indication is like an orgy in a mad house of gang rapists. President Ahmad Ahmad… Read More
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Nigeria’s Democracy, Youth Restiveness And Drug Abuse By Ademola Orunbon

Elwin Mandowa,
  It is the belief of many that democracy should guarantee people good life. A stable democracy piloted by visionary leaders who possess the intellectual clouts to see issues at their broader and more complex perspectives should ensure a strong, stable, vibrant, virile economy with an enabling peaceful and stable political environment. Under a condition like this, the citizens can… Read More
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In The Name Of Sabbatical: Colombia And Peru By ‘Tope Oriola

Elwin Mandowa,
Edmonton, Canada, can be brutally cold in January. I managed to escape just before a particularly cold period in the second week. Having taken a one-year sabbatical, I was determined to relax and explore new ideas. Destination? Cartagena, Colombia. Beautiful, touristy, welcoming and the household of all things entertaining, Cartagena lived up to the hype. Accommodation was at the old… Read More
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Immigration Visa And Okada Ban: Nigerians Besieged At Home And Abroad By Rachel Onamusi

Elwin Mandowa,
Last week, Nigerians discovered two news reasons why being born Nigerian is an extreme sport. The first was Uncle Donald Trump and his immigration visa ban. We may choose to pontificate at length (our regular trademark) and adjudge the root causes of the ban to be racial or religious discrimination, or we may accept the facts as they are stated:… Read More
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A Dream On ÀMÒTÉKÙN Pillow By Remi Oyeyemi

Elwin Mandowa,
They were coming from all the nooks, crannies and corners to the village center. Men, women and children. Old, young and the vulnerable. Grim looks accompanied ghastly ones. Drab moods dragged the dim ones. Animosity was pulling annoyance by hand. Peevishness and petulance accompanied each other. Irritation seemed rankled. Aggravation was galled and goaded. As they gathered in the terrace… Read More
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