Reducing plastic use lowers the risk of pollution, flooding, and health issues linked to microplastics and toxic chemical exposure. Living without plastic requires effort and intentionality, but with growing awareness, …
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Democracy in name only: The irony of Nigeria’s Democratic celebration
by Newton Jibunoh 20 minutes readPart One explores the painful irony of Democracy Day in light of the violence in Benue and the broader failure of the Nigerian state to protect its citizens… Part Two …
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Military intervention in governance in Nigeria, and Africa
by Newton Jibunoh 28 minutes readThe disappearance of the traditional institutions that once anchored society has left behind a hollowed-out political and cultural landscape. Rebuilding Nigeria must involve more than modern development strategies; it must …
1 By embracing dialogue, community engagement, and targeted interventions, we can tackle the root causes of insecurity and other societal issues before they spiral out of control. There’s no need …
With formal security structures failing, it is time to revisit traditional security practices that have protected communities for centuries, known as “Operation Know Your Neighbour”. This approach emphasises community involvement …
We humans are so big in our developments with our very big and thinking brain but so little when considering our relationship with other creatures that share the planet earth …
…the people of this country have been injured and fractured with unnecessary killings and division. The truth, therefore, must be told so that the process of healing and forgiveness can …
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For the good of Nigeria, replace Election with Selection (2)
by Newton Jibunoh 11 minutes readLet us build a system that reflects who we are, that draws on the wisdom of our past, and that provides us with the strong and just leadership we …
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For the good of Nigeria, replace Election with Selection
by Newton Jibunoh 8 minutes readChapter 1: Before the 1914 Amalgamation The selection of leaders, once a communal decision, became a mere formality, as the true power rested in the hands of the British administrators. The institutions …
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‘There is so much to gain from exploration’: The example of Pelumi
by Newton Jibunoh 3 minutes readWe Africans do not explore and that is why we have remained dormant and it is only by exploration that we can enter the new territories and break down the …