Perspectives
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If I were Fubara, by Kola Amzat
The political squabble between Governor Simi Fubara of Rivers State and his well-known political benefactor, Nyesom Wike, Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has lingered for unreasonable length of time. And, it’s quite saddening that all the elders of the state, including the highly revered Dr. Peter Odili, seem helpless about the ugly development, as there is no clear indication…
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President Tinubu: What unforgivable offence has Oyo APC committed? By Morufu Smith
With the announcement today of the appointment of Mr Joseph Tegbe as the DG, Nigeria-China Relations, it becomes clear that Oyo APC must have committed an unforgivable sin against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. As of the time Joseph Tegbe’s appointment was announced, he was and still remains a card-carrying member of the PDP. Joseph Tegbe left Oyo APC in 2023…
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Rolls-Royce gifts to Oyedepo: A good investment? By Lolu Akinwumi
I recently received a message following my Facebook comments on the two pastors who gifted Bishop Oyedepo with two Rolls-Royce Cullinans. The writer acknowledged that my remarks were fair and balanced but was curious about what I would have done if I was in the shoes of the pastors who gave those luxury cars. To me, the answer is quite…
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Edo no bi Lagos, by Simbo Olorunfemi
Any doubts that Edo no bi Lagos has hopefully been laid to rest by last Saturday’s Governorship election in Edo State, I would think. I did not understand what the point was in the first place, as Edo could never have been Lagos. But it was obviously something that the current Governor, who could have passed as a Lagos Boy…
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A soldier of democracy, by Osa Director
Colonel Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (Retired) shot into national reckoning and public limelight in 1984.That was shortly after Major-General Muhammadu Buhari and Major-General Tunde Idiagbon’s coup, which toppled the civilian regime of Alhaji Shehu Shagari on 31st December, 1983. He was appointed the Chief Executive of the Federal Housing Authority, FHA. Umar, then with the rank of a Major, was a…
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Oyetola and his methodical approach to governance: A tribute, by Ismail Omipidan
He may not be loud. That is his nature. No one can change him. Achievement responds to strategy, not rhetoric anyway. He has always excelled in every position he finds himself, including the current one as the minister of Marine and Blue Economy. His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola, since becoming the minister of the Federal republic of Nigeria about a year…
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For enduring career, Osimhen must stay away from controversies, by Kola Amzat
Presently, Victor Osimhen is un-arguably Nigeria greatest football export to the globe. Others who are on his heels are Ademola Lookman and Victor Boniface of Atalanta FC, Italy and Leverkusen of Germany respectively. Oshimen, the 2023/24 African Footballer of the Year and 8th best Footballer in the entire world has remarkably done well in football. His journey to stardom started…
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Teachers, doctors – first beneficiaries of the Consumer Credit Scheme, by Fredrick Nwabufo
Trust is an essential quality. It is a valuable non-commodity asset. It is the diviner of promise and fulfilment. A government that succeeds is one which holds sufficient public trust and exerts itself considerably to keep it by delivering on its promises. Introducing the consumer credit scheme was one of the foremost pledges of President Bola Tinubu during the 2023…
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Yahaya Bello, the artful dodger, by Bolaji Adebiyi
The former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, should step forward to clear his name and be held accountable for his actions, writes Bolaji Adebiyi Fondly called the White Lion, Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, has failed to live up to the character of the dreadful animal he took as appellation. Accused of sundry misdemeanours, including…
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Keeping hope alive, as we prepare to celebrate the Nation’s 64th Independence anniversary celebration, by Kola Amzat
This writer profoundly salutes the resilience, tenacity, equanimity, as well as die-hard spirit of fellow country men and women, as we, in a few days’ time, celebrate the country’s 64th Independence Anniversary. All indications point out to a celebration that would not only be solemn, but, also more of sober reflection on account of myriads of challenges presently plaguing the…
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