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Every time, when a prominent Nigerian dies, our newsfeeds and front pages fill with glowing tributes. “Great patriot… visionary… selfless leader…” the headlines proclaim. It has become ritualistic — so predictable that it almost feels scripted.But there’s a profound contradiction here: as we sing the praises of these leaders in death, the reality experienced by …
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Oba Market In Edo State, Nigeria, the primary responsibility for markets — including their development, management, maintenance, and reconstruction — lies with the local government level. According to the Government of Edo State framework (as outlined in official sources like Wikipedia and state descriptions), the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Edo State are tasked …
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Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, "Common Sense", who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: - Knowing when …
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What are three objects you couldn't live without? Said “thou shall not live by bread alone“ I am certain that includes three objects whatever they are. Objects no, relationships, yes. Family, friends and well wishers, these one cannot live without.
Social media We live in an age of unprecedented information access, yet a profound confusion lies at the heart of our media consumption. The distinction between factual reporting and opinion-based commentary has become so blurred that it has eroded public trust and exposed a fundamental failure in how news is delivered and understood. This crisis …
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