Whenever a new government gets to power, both the righteous and the wicked ones always want to find their way into the heart of the new power holders, but it is left to those concerned to differentiate the wheat from the chaff. Right now, many species of politicians are lurking around Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, but being …
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To whom much is given, much is always expected. This illustrates what may likely happened in Ogun State politics, particularly in this dispensation when the people of the state are looking up to the new governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. The new government will have different meaning to the people of the state considering what they have gone through with the …
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It will be of no surprise if the All Progressives Congress, APC loses woefully at the 2023 polls, no thanks to its numerous internal crises, and the unpalatable arrogance of its chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. In 2015, the APC capitalised on the negligence of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to emerge the ruling party, but rather than learn from the …
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President Muhammadu Buhari has come under scrutiny from Nigerians for tactically avoiding criticizing the late Dictator, General Sanni Abacha for looting Nigeria’s treasury. A few days ago, Twitter-addicted Nigerians stumbled on a controversial tweet made by President Buhari at about 5:09pm on 27 April, 2016. The tweet reads: “Nigeria is awaiting receipt from Swiss Govt. of $320 million, identified as …
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Nigerians and other stakeholders have been yearning and agitating for a National Carrier project, since the collapse of Nigerian Airways about 15 years ago. In view of this, a merger between two local airlines, Arik and Aero Contractors was proposed, but the Federal Government has foreclosed the possibility. Mr Hadi Sirika, the Minister of State for Aviation, recently said “The …
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Ajimobi Wonder: How Governor Plans to Milk Oyo State Dry Before Leaving Office Since Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State lost his second term bid at the April polls, he and his wife have been moving huge sums of money in batches from the Government House. Firstly, a whopping 500million naira was moved to their Oluyole residence intact. But the …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has continued to beam its searchlight on alleged fraudulent activities rocking the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS. On Tuesday, 17 April, not less than nine senior officials of the service earlier detained by the anti-graft agency were released on bail, while investigation continues to unravel more misappropriations going on in the FIRS. FIRS’s …
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There are indications that Nollywood actress, Belinda Effah is in a romance of sort with Mr Donald Duke, former Governor of Cross River State and presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) at this year’s general election. A source close to the mother of one told Global News that “she has a relationship with Mr Duke, which is very …
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A lot has been said about marriage. And it has equally been defined in variety of ways. To some, it is for better-for-worse, while others will describe it as the only institution where you receive certificate before graduation. Yes, the latter is true, depending on the ‘door’ you come in through. Your certificate could be pregnancy or the legally stamped …
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Aaron Ramsey is relishing the prospect of playing under Maurizio Sarri at Juventus after witnessing his success at Chelsea last season. The Wales midfielder, 28, has joined Juve from Arsenal on a free transfer. Chelsea beat the Gunners in style in Sarri’s final game in charge – the Europa League final – having finished third in the Premier League. “I …
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