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Who will console a bitter and confused Bisi Olawunmi? By Ayodele Ola Daniels
Although he signs off his recent garbled piece titled ‘Igbos and The Battle for Lagos’ as a Mass Communications scholar and public affairs analyst, Dr Bisi Olawunmi’s offering in that article exhibits neither the nuanced sobriety and wise caution of the seasoned scholar nor the rigour and meticulousness of the dispassionate analyst. It is even more tragic that a university…
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Olawunmi’s misreading of February 25 outcome in Lagos, By Segun Sanusi
At its dawn more than half a century ago, one of the early promises of the Information Age was greater enlightenment fostered by the overabundance of information, at the click of button. This was of course signposted by the arrival of super computers in the 60s and the rise of internet (of things) in the 80s. But the supreme irony…
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For the soul of Ogun State, By Funso Olukoga
I recently found myself in an unusual retort while watching former Governor Ibikunle Amosun on television presenting Mr. Biyi Otegbeye at an ADC’s camapaign rally saying this is “my own anointed candidate. This is the candidate that all of our people in Ogun State” should vote for. My retort was that of a true son of Ogun East : “Loun…
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Sanwo-Olu and his world of selfies, By Akeem Lasisi
When Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State visited traders at the Computer Village, Ikeja recently, one of the photos that told the story of the fervour which marked the meeting is a selfie. In the viral picture republished here, Sanwo-Olu is seen amid excited traders – most of whom are Igbo. More importantly, he is the one who took the…
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Renewable energy solution to 5G coverage energy consumption, By Prof Umar Dambatta
Exactly one year ago at the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Head Office in Maitama, I unveiled the Commission’s year-round plan for implementing initiatives for realizing the theme of 2022 World Consumer Right Day, which was “Fair Digital Finance”. In the period between March 15, 2022, and today, NCC carried out its mandate in a manner that further strengthened consumer protection while…
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Two detained South Sudan journalists reportedly freed
Two South Sudanese journalists detained over a video reportedly showing President Salva Kiir urinating on himself have been freed, a media lobby group said Wednesday as it demanded the release of two other colleagues. With the freeing of the two journalists, two others of the seven arrested in January remain in police custody over the video that went viral on…
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Tinubu extols ex-Supreme Court Justice Ogwuegbu’s virtues on turning 90
President-elect, Asíwájú Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated former Supreme Court Justice, Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu on his attainment of 90 on March 16. He described Justice Ogwuegbu as an excellent judge who distinguished himself both on the bench and in public service. After spending only five years at the Appeal Court, Justice Ogwuegbu was elevated to the Supreme Court of Nigeria…
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Afenifere leader, Fasoranti, endorses Sanwo-Olu for second term
National leader of the apex Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, has endorsed the re-election bid of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, urging the electorate in the State to queue behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in order to consolidate on the achievements recorded in the in Lagos. Lagos, the Afenifere leader in a press statement said,…
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Lagos investigates student sent out of school over election poster
Lagos State Ministry of Education is investigating the complaint of a parent that his child was sent out of school for using the poster of one of the contestants in the last election to wrap his books. The incident was reported to have happened at Odomola Junior Secondary School, Epe. The ministry has recalled the principal, who will be asked…
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Elegushi announces Oro festival in Ikate two days to guber election
The Elegushi-in-Council has announced a dusk-to-dawn restriction of movement in Ikate two days to the governorship and state assembly elections. The restriction of movement is as a result of the Oro Festival. This was contained in a statement by the Elegushi-in-Council on Wednesday. The statement reads: “The annual Oro Festival will hold in Ikate Elegushi Kingdom from 15th-17th March 2023.…
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