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CANDIDATE SOWORE: REVOLUTION, MARIJUANA AND OTHER STORIES

PAUL C NWABUIKWU contends that though popular, Omoyele Sowore is not viewed by the electorate as a serious candidate Omoyele Sowore, eternal student activist and perennial presidential candidate, has been

Omoyele Sowore, the perennial presidential candidate and student activist, is gearing up for his third presidential run. Recent legal troubles, including a court appearance for a cybercrime case and a demand for a retraction of his online posts against the president, have not deterred Sowore. Instead, he has shifted his focus towards the political landscape as the elections approach.

Sowore, known for his confrontational style and controversial statements, has targeted various political figures such as Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Abia Governor Alex Otti. While his methods may be polarizing, Sowore has also been instrumental in bringing injustices to light and advocating for the rights of many Nigerians.

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SOLUDO AND THE OBI OBSESSION

PAT ONUKWULI urges the governor to allow evidence to shape the record There is something increasingly difficult to understand about Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s fixation with Peter Obi.

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KING’S COLLEGE AND THE CONCESSION DRAMA

KCOBA’s initiative is worthy of commendation Following a meeting with representatives of labour unions last Wednesday, the federal government has suspended the planned concession of King’s College…

  • Federal government delays King's College concession by two weeks.
  • Workers and parents protest against 50-year school concession.
  • KCOBA defends concession to manage and restore school quality.

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