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Adelakun’s ‘the unexamined of Sunday Dare’ is apt example of elite contempt — by Maroof Asudemade
When respected columnist Abimbola Adelakun penned her article titled The Unexampled Life of Sunday Dare, I expected a rigorous critique of governance, public policy, and leadership. Instead, what emerged was a familiar strain of intellectual elitism wrapped in elegant prose; a contemptuous dismissal not only of Sunday Dare’s trajectory, but also of the millions of ordinary Nigerians whose daily struggles…
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EFCC’s presence in Ekiti: A call for legitimate enterprise, not relocation — by Oluwatosin Ogunkuade
The establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Zonal Directorate Office in Ekiti State, should not be seen as a reason for young people to relocate. Rather, it should serve as a wake-up call to embrace honest enterprise and legitimate means of livelihood. Go back to school if necessary. Learn a skill. Master a trade. Secure meaningful employment…
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No sacred cows in fight against political violence, Adeleke tells IGP
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Friday told the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, that there should be no sacred cows in the fight against political violence, declaring that anyone found culpable, including members of his political party or his son, should be arrested and prosecuted. The governor made the declaration while receiving the IGP,…
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No room for political violence in Osun elections, IGP warns
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – As the Osun State governorship election draws near, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has declared that it will no longer be business as usual for perpetrators of political violence in the state, directing the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, to go after all suspects mentioned during the security engagements. The IGP said nobody would…
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Sanwo-Olu calls for self-reflection at ex-Ondo commissioner’s funeral
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday urged Nigerians to reflect on the impact of their lives and strive to leave lasting legacies as he joined Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, family members and other dignitaries to bid farewell to former Ondo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mother Celestial Olasinmi Akindele Odunmbaku. The funeral service, held at…
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No lives lost as firefighters battle Apapa terminal fire
No lives were lost after firefighters successfully battled and contained a fire outbreak at the Bono Energy Terminal within the Ibru Jetty Complex along the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway in Lagos on Friday. The incident, which occurred near Coconut Bus Stop in Olodi Apapa, involved a five-million-litre Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) storage tank, according to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service…
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The unfiltered mind of Abimbola Adelakun — by Sunday Dare
THERE is a particular brand of intellectual vanity that blossoms in the sterile, air-conditioned comfort of diaspora academia. It is a posture of superiority that masquerades as empathy while harbouring a profound, almost visceral disdain for the very people it claims to champion. Abimbola Adelakun, a regular purveyor of this cynicism, has once again treated the Nigerian public to a…
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Supreme Court overturns seizure of GHL oil vessel, fines First Bank ₦5m
The Supreme Court has nullified the judgment of the Court of Appeal that authorised the seizure of an oil vessel and its crude oil cargo belonging to General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) over an alleged breach of contract involving First Bank of Nigeria. In a unanimous decision delivered by a five-member panel, the apex court ordered that the vessel and the…
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BREAKING: Fire breaks out at fuel terminal in Lagos
A fire outbreak has occurred at the Bono Energy Terminal located along the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway in the Coconut area of Olodi Apapa, Lagos. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) confirmed the incident on Friday, saying emergency responders had been deployed to the scene to contain the blaze. LSFRS spokesperson, Shakiru Amodu, said firefighters were actively working to bring…
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Gbajabiamila-Adeniyi saga, a replay of Mohammed Bashir-Aikhomu scenario — by Richard Akinnola
The Femi Gbajabiamila and Adeniyi Matthew saga, seems to be a replay of the Mohammed Bashir and Admiral Augustus Aikhomu saga in 1989, during the Babangida junta. The Mohammed Bashir saga crept into national focus like any other case. A man is detained and goes to court to challenge his detention and the government lawyer flashes the ubiquitous Decree 2…
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