The Case For Part-time Legislators
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- Published on Thursday, 19 August 2010 08:33
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Each time our legislators dominate national discourse, it is unlikely to be for their law making prowess or compassion for their hapless constituents who wallow in poverty from one end of the country to the other. Often, sadly, it is for the most unflattering reasons. The current issue of public concern and a veritable source of public angst is that the men and women elected to make humane laws for the people are also busy making money for themselves – at public expense.
JW_DISQUS_ADD_A_COMMENTEnsuring That All Votes Count
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- Published on Friday, 14 May 2010 08:44
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Listening to the inaugural address delivered May 6, 2010 by Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on his assumption of office as the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, what appears on top of the priority list of our new leader besides total commitment to good governance, is electoral reform. Hear him: “we must enshrine the best standards in our democratic practice”. For the President, “one of the true tests would be to ensure that all votes count and are counted in the upcoming General Elections”.
JW_DISQUS_ADD_A_COMMENTIkeji Festival: Harvest Of Frills And Thrills
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- Published on Wednesday, 07 April 2010 00:25
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As Nigerians commemorate Easter and revellers find new ways to enjoy holiday picnics, preparations are in top gear for the celebration of a colourful cultural extravaganza listed in the national tourism calendar as a major tourism event in Nigeria: Ikeji Festival.
JW_DISQUS_ADD_A_COMMENTRunning For Political Office In Nigeria?
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- Published on Friday, 14 May 2010 08:38
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Recently, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the provisional Time Table for the 2011 General Elections. According to INEC, the 2011 General Elections shall hold from January 8 to 22, 2011 (Option A) or from April 9 to April 23, 2011 (Option B) depending on the outcome of deliberations in the National Assembly regarding the review of the Electoral Act.
JW_DISQUS_ADD_A_COMMENTCasalinda: Where Creativity Meets Culture
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- Published on Friday, 02 April 2010 07:11
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Outside, it is nondescript. Inside, a hedge of well–manicured shrubs and potted plants of various species surround the parking lot and lead up to the reception door.
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