What My Presentation is about   Democracy is about representative leadership whose legitimacy derives from votes freely given to determine choice of d electorate Not a discourse by a social scientist who uses quantitative analysis to measure apathy in electoral democratic processes Assessing What amounts to enthusiasm or apathy by the electorate not within...

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  1. Introduction   Terrorists’ attack may be directed at a person, institution or community, but the psychological target is the larger public. Terrorist organisations seek publicity because publicity extends the reach of an attack far beyond its immediate victims. Through news reports, photographs, videos, manifestos, threats and statements, they create fear, project strength, recruit...

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KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY PROFESSOR SYLVESTER ODION AKHAINE,DELIVERED AT THE FOURTH ANNUAL LATEEF JAKANDE LECTURE ORGANISED BY THE NIGERIAN GUILD OF EDITORS AT SHERATON HOTEL, IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA, 23 JULY 2026 Preamble I want to thank the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) for inviting me to deliver this year’s Jakande memorial lecture, the fourth in the...

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My dear friends and distinguished members of the Guild of Editors, I thank you sincerely for the honour of inviting me to interact with you today. I am immensely grateful for this opportunity—to speak to those who shape the narratives, values, and conscience of our nation. Today, more than ever, Nigeria stands at a critical...

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    PROTOCOL   It is my privilege to welcome you to the State House for this year’s Annual Conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors. Your presence here reflects the enduring importance of the media in shaping national direction and strengthening democratic life. I commend the leadership of the Guild for sustaining this tradition...

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  INTRODUCTION I was greatly delighted to have been invited to partake in this intellectual feast as a member of faculty. My delight stems from the fact that for this feast, we have several chefs, stewards and connoisseurs, including brewers of numerous and distinct beverages that will make our feast joyful. I do not speak...

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2027: EDITORS AS CATALYSTS OF DEMOCRACY, NATIONAL COHESION, AND ELECTORAL INTEGRITY TEXT OF KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY DIST. SEN. HOPE UZODIMMA, CON, GOVERNOR OF IMO STATE AT THE 2025 ALL NIGERIAN EDITORS CONFERENCE (ANEC), HOLDING AT ABUJA, NOVEMBER 12, 2025. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS I am deeply honoured to be here to address this gathering of gatekeepers; the...

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Introduction There is a positive and direct relationship between freedom of expression and good governance in Nigeria; the more open the system, the higher the quality of governance Freedom of expression and media freedom are crucial rights for protecting and daily realising of other human rights which are crucial for good governance Freedom of expression...

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Free press coverage is crucial for a successful democracy. It provides the public the tools to make crucial decisions about their country’s governance. In the United States freedom of the press is enshrined in the First Amendment of the Constitution. It’s the world’s oldest living and active document. It has its flaws, but along with freedom...

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