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Anambra 2025: APC must respect zoning to ensure victory

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  Political Zoning has proven to be the catalyst for equity and the most critical stabilizing factor in Nigerian politics due to the peculiarities and dynamics of our heterogeneous political culture. It has become almost impossible to divorce equity and fairness from zoning as they complement each other in the actualization of a peaceful and progressive society. Contrary to the flawed idea that zoning is an APGA invention, it is imperative to clarify and highlight that fact that zoning is a natural law, a universal political principle and a fundamental egalitarian mandate for inclusivity, progressive politicking and equitable leadership. Article 20(IV) (e) of the APC CONSTITUTION states that all considerations, rules, regulations and guidelines of our great party must reflect and uphold the principle of equitable rotation of political office and candidacy to reflect zonal spread, balance, fairness and equity. In 2010, The eternal leader of Ndigbo, Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu in his insight...

Death toll rises as cholera rages in Lagos, Oyo, Kano

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Lagos is shivering under the outbreak of cholera. A vicious intestinal illness has gripped the state, adding a layer of fear to the already bustling streets. With 24 deaths, 35 confirmed cases and 417 suspected cases across the state as of Friday, July 21, 2024, experts say the outbreak isn’t just a national concern but a local fight for survival, particularly in areas where access to clean water and proper sanitation remains a luxury.   Apart from poor water and sanitation challenges, the plight of citizens leaves much to be desired. 17-year-old Bayo was rushed-in with his frail body racked with chills. His worried mother, Dolapo, wiped his face, a deep fear etched on her face. “Please admit him, don’t reject us. Today is a public holiday, please help, it started yesterday,” Dolapo murmured. “Just stomach cramps at first, but now…” Bayo unfortunately lost his life in one of the private hospitals in the Ago area of Lagos. His case is among the rising number of cholera infections pl...

Lagos community protests against the proposed relocation of a coastal road.

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 Several residents gathered on Thursday to protest at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Works in Lagos State, expressing their dissatisfaction with the proposed diversion of the coastal road alignment in the Okun Ajah community area.  The residents criticized the move, claiming that it was an effort by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to show favoritism towards a particular ethnic group at the expense of other residents whose properties were situated outside the coastal road alignment.  The protesters urged President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to launch an investigation into the planned diversion of the road in Okun Ajah, where a section had been designated for the project since 2006. The current legislation specifies that the coastal road should follow the old alignment.  This decision was clearly communicated by the minister during discussions with stakeholders. It is imperative that financial influences and tribal affiliations do not interf...