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Flashback: The Portuguese Legacy and the Identity of Warri

News | April 14, 2026

Flashback: The Portuguese Legacy and the Identity of Warri

The narrative that other tribes are incapable of leading institutions like the NDDC is a fallacy

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LEADERSHIP ON TRIAL: NIGERIA’S SECURITY CRISIS AND THE QUESTION OF ACCOUNTABILITY

News | April 6, 2026

LEADERSHIP ON TRIAL: NIGERIA’S SECURITY CRISIS AND THE QUESTION OF ACCOUNTABILITY

frustration among citizens who feel trapped in a cycle of violence that seems to defy resolution. For many, these incidents are no...

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ON URHOBO LEADERSHIP, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND THE QUESTION OF PUBLIC APOLOGY

News | April 6, 2026

ON URHOBO LEADERSHIP, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND THE QUESTION OF PUBLIC APOLOGY

receive widespread support for their courage, and then suddenly retract or apologize without clear justification

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BEYOND “STATE POLICE ”: BUILDING A POLICE SYSTEM NIGERIANS CAN TRUST

News | April 6, 2026

BEYOND “STATE POLICE ”: BUILDING A POLICE SYSTEM NIGERIANS CAN TRUST

experts argue over federal versus state control, and policymakers discuss timelines

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Building a Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing Ecosystem in Delta State

News | March 30, 2026

Building a Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing Ecosystem in Delta State

dedicated gas-powered turbines, ensuring consistent and efficient power supply

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NIGERIA’S PIPELINE SURVEILLANCE CONTRACT CONTROVERSY: TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND PUBLIC TRUST AT STAKE

News | March 26, 2026

NIGERIA’S PIPELINE SURVEILLANCE CONTRACT CONTROVERSY: TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND PUBLIC TRUST AT STAKE

At the heart of the matter lies a fundamental question: what exactly is this surveillance contract designed to achieve?

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ARE NIGERIAN STATES READY FOR STATE POLICE? BETWEEN NECESSITY AND DANGEROUS PREMATURITY

News | March 23, 2026

ARE NIGERIAN STATES READY FOR STATE POLICE? BETWEEN NECESSITY AND DANGEROUS PREMATURITY

One of the most significant concerns surrounding state police

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CLARIFICATION ON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE ORIGIN AND STRUCTURE OF THE URHOBO PEOPLE

News | March 23, 2026

CLARIFICATION ON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE ORIGIN AND STRUCTURE OF THE URHOBO PEOPLE

with a system rooted in collective leadership

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SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON THE BACKGROUND OF MURTALA MUHAMMED

News | March 21, 2026

SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON THE BACKGROUND OF MURTALA MUHAMMED

The origin and family background of Murtala Muhammed are widely documented

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BOMB BLASTS IN MAIDUGURI,TINUBU IN UK: IS THIS LEADERSHIP?

News | March 19, 2026

BOMB BLASTS IN MAIDUGURI,TINUBU IN UK: IS THIS LEADERSHIP?

This brings into question the timing and priority of international engagements

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BRINGING OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS HOME TO DELTA STATE

News | March 18, 2026

BRINGING OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS HOME TO DELTA STATE

companies such as Shell plc maintained a strong operational presence within

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THE MYTH OF POLICE REFORM IN NIGERIA: WHY STRUCTURAL ROT, PATRONAGE, AND INSTITUTIONAL COMPLICITY MAKE REAL CHANGE IMPOSSIBLE

News | March 14, 2026

THE MYTH OF POLICE REFORM IN NIGERIA: WHY STRUCTURAL ROT, PATRONAGE, AND INSTITUTIONAL COMPLICITY MAKE REAL CHANGE IMPOSSIBLE

Even if Nigerian police officers were paid the highest salaries in the country

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