Edo: The scales have fallen – Ray Ekpu
Even as happenings in Edo have held my attention, I am not a politician though I have been tempted three times by do-gooders to throw my hat into the gubern...
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Where is Kano going? – Ray Ekpu
Kano State is known as the Centre of Commerce. It is not for nothing that it was so designated. In the 50s and 60s, it was famous for both agricultur...
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NBA: Two Wrongs – Ray Ekpu
The Governor of Kaduna State, Mr Nasir El-Rufai was expected to be one of the guest speakers at the 60th annual conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) that ende...
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NBC: Sanitiser or Censor? – Ray Ekpu
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is the policeman for broadcasting in Nigeria. As a regulator, it is supposed to be a moderator and an arbiter of...
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Ahmad Lawan and his marriage mausoleum – Ray Ekpu
The President of Nigeria’s Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan has just done what someone with his educational attainment should not do. He is funding the marriage of “300 ind...
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Stella Immanuel: A case of two different Stellas – Ray Ekpu
There is a medical doctor called Stella Immanuel who is making some noisy waves in the United States now. She reminds us of another doctor, also call...
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Mamman Daura and 2023 – Ray Ekpu
The debate about 2023 was apparently shortened by the arrival of COVID-19 pandemic which has made everyone pay dedicated attention to its evolution and how...
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Ismaila Isa Funtua: Warrior for press freedom – Ray Ekpu
Since Mr. Ismaila Isa Funtua, businessman, politician and media entrepreneur died on July 20 this year; he has received both good and bad ink in the media. Isa was...
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UNILAG ASUU: Rabble-rousing – Ray Ekpu
The University of Lagos aka Unilag is a much respected institution of higher learning in Nigeria. That is why it is the university of first choice fo...
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Magu and his methodology – Ray Ekpu
Ibrahim Magu took on a big job. To be appointed as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) whether in substantive or acting capacity is the...
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