THE PROBLEM WITH NIGERIA BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
Is President Bola Tinubu the cause of Nigeria’s problem? Some time ago, I wrote that I did not endorse Tinubu because he will reduce the misery index of Nigeria. I did not endorse him because he will stop corruption and other ills that plague the Nation. I did not endorse him because he is […]
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CHAOS IN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, ABUSE OF CITIZENS AND PRODUCTIVITY BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
CHAOS IN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, ABUSE OF CITIZENS AND PRODUCTIVITY BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE This is not an endorsement of any leader in Nigeria. I have observed that Nigerians have formed a subculture of always complaining as a means of coping with the realities. My observation is that the blaming of leaders […]
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A QUESTION OF JUSTICE BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
There is no development if it is done at the expense of the rule of law and the confiscation of people’s properties. The greater part of development is the upholding of the rule of law and justice. Since I can remember, successive Nigerian governments have treated the rule of law as an inconvenience. […]
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A QUESTION OF JUSTICE BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
A QUESTION OF JUSTICE BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE There is no development if it is done at the expense of the rule of law and the confiscation of people’s properties. The greater part of development is the upholding of the rule of law and justice. Since I can remember, successive Nigerian governments have […]
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RETHINKING OUR CONSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
RETHINKING OUR CONSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE The reason why we are so full of cynicism and nihilism is because we have not been able to dig deeply into what afflicts us and propound lasting solutions to our problems. All the solutions we have at this time were hurriedly foisted on […]
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THE GREAT ILLUSION: ESSAY ON RACISM AND TRIBALISM BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
THE GREAT ILLUSION: ESSAY ON RACISM AND TRIBALISM BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE Empirical observations have led me to the notion that, in any society, the proponents of separatism are those who are least developed in consciousness. When the American South decided to secede, they were more backward and still […]
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A Tale of Two Reforms – Why Nigeria Must Not Blink
By O’tega ‘The Tiger’ Ogra Economic reform is never painless. Every nation that has had to correct profound distortions has faced the same choice: take the hard medicine early, or delay and pay much more later. In times of public frustration, it is tempting to reach for the “gentle” option (the idea of gradual change), […]
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THE LAST JIHAD PART 1- 5B AND OTHER ARTICLES BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
THE LAST JIHAD PART 5 BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE To Thine Own Self Be True. This is not an endorsement of any leader in Nigeria. I was in Nigeria recently and observed that Nigerians have formed a subculture of always complaining as a means of coping with the realities. I now see […]
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POLICE WELFARE: IGP DECORATES PROMOTED NATIONAL AWARD RECIPIENTS
– As Police Service Commission Conveys Approval The Nigeria Police Force is set to take a bold and historic step in the direction of motivation, meritocracy, and morale-boosting as the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, prepares to decorate select officers recently approved for promotion by the Police […]
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ALEMA OF WARRI, SENATOR AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN LAUD IBORI FOR REMAINING FAITHFUL TO THE TASK OF NATION BUILDING
Former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, has been commended for his inimitable contribution and commitment to the country’s unity and development. ‘’As a governor, you gave politics in Nigeria greater vision and breadth. You pointed out that the goal of a well-performing government is about delivering public services, upholding the rule […]
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