Archives Tag: Southern Nigeria
Why The North Still Struggles With A Southern Coalition
April 19, 2022
Echoes of a southern coalition reverberate more than ever in recent times. There is the Southern Governors’ Forum, the South-South governors forum, the South West Governors Forum, the South-East governors’ forum – all comprising some of the formidable forces that counter-oppose the persistent rhetoric from some political bigots. Read more about Politics As bigoted … Continue reading Why The North Still Struggles With A Southern Coalition
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Key Pronouncements from the Last Southern Governors Forum
April 19, 2022
Two months after the symbolic communique released by the southern Nigeria governors, they gathered at the Lagos State Government House, Ikeja last week Monday to emphasise the position of the governors on socio-political matters. The meeting which held on Monday, 5th July 2021 produced a communique centring on the insecurity in the country, constitutional amendment, … Continue reading Key Pronouncements from the Last Southern Governors Forum
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Food Blockade: Lessons Learnt
April 19, 2022
The frenzy began when the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuffs and Cattle Dealers in Nigeria (AUFCDN) demanded a N475bn compensation from the Oyo state government for the losses incurred by the northern community during the Shasha market incident in Ibadan, Oyo state. The spokesperson of the organisation would later come out to clarify that they … Continue reading Food Blockade: Lessons Learnt
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Origin of Nigerian Foods: Iribotor Soup
April 19, 2022
The Urhobo are located in the Niger-Delta region of Southern Nigeria. They are one of the major ethnic groups in Delta State. The word, Urhobo refers more to the language and the people than it does a territory. The Urhobo live near the River Niger and they are supplied by a large network of streams … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Iribotor Soup
