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Interior ministry: Two years of Renewed Hope in Tunji-Ojo’s Interior Ministry
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow from Femi Salako THERE are many ways to look at visionary leadership, the capacity to translate vision into reality, as the American leadership expert Warren Bennis is justly famous for saying. Visionary leadership involves the ability to innovate and to create; which is […] More
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Developing Nigeria’s Electricity Markets
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow The crux of the interview was that what Enugu State Regulators , have done , is what was envisaged in the new electricity law and uniform tariff throughout the country cannot be correct, because different entities have different cost structure. It got me […] More
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For Ganduje and Kabiyesi
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 30 June 2025). Useful Abdullahi Ganduje kissed the canvas on Friday. Many more will go his way. His fall was the wish of his maker, the king: cold, calculating, ruthless. Ganduje said he resigned as APC […] More
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THE UNFINISHED LIFE OF OMOLOLU OLUNLOYO
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow Politics is a complicated game. Nigerian politics is even more complicated. Yoruba politics is the most complicated, with its nuances, its shadow wars and unintended consequences. It was this game that Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo played to the hilt with serious impact for […] More
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“We Are Not the Burden; We Are the Backbone”
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow A bold and thought-provoking message is gaining attention across social media as Nigerian professional Tolulope Ariyibi-Oke challenges global narratives around migration, race, and identity. In a post that has sparked widespread discussion, Ariyibi-Oke confronts the subtle — and not-so-subtle — discrimination faced by […] More
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THE ENDURING SIGNIFICANCE OF JUNE 12
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow INTRODUCTION June 12 holds an indelible place in Nigeria’s political consciousness, a date now officially designated as the nation’s “Democracy Day”. More than just a public holiday, it serves as a sad reminder of a defining moment in Nigeria’s quest for democratic governance, […] More
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A Wish for Bola Tinubu Beyond 2027: Arise O Compatriots
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow From Daniel Osa-Ogbegie There are moments in a nation’s life when everything hinges on the quality of leadership it chooses. History is littered with examples of countries transformed by the right leader at the right time. Leaders who harnessed the force of vision, […] More
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Edo Workers Reap Tangible Gains as Governor Okpebholo Walks the Talk
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow From Fred Itua In a political climate where empty promises appear to be the norm, Governor Monday Okpebholo is fast changing the narrative with practical actions that sound louder than words.His recent action regarding Edo State Government’s workers stands out as genuinely impactful. […] More
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Burnt Once, Burnt Twice: The Endless Loop of Ponzi Scams in Nigeria
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow From Funmilayo Adewumi Ajayi She knew it was likely a scam, but she still put her money in it. It started with ₦20,000. She got ₦30,000 back in just five days.“Na legit,” she said. “I even saw testimonials on X and Instagram. Don’t […] More
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For the Yoruba of Northern Nigeria
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday 14 April, 2025). “As an Offa citizen, I am made to look like an inferior being. While competing for anything in the North, I would be told that I am a Yoruba man. If there is […] More
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Lugard: 80 Years After
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 7 April 2025) On 9 June 1913, Lord Friedrick Lugard minuted on a document that Lagos “could never be made a healthy place.” It was his reaction to a proposed sewage scheme estimated to cost £186,000. […] More
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Omololu Olunloyo: An egret flies home
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 7 April 2025) If he had lived one more week, he would have defeated himself. When he turned 87 three years ago, I told him we would celebrate his 90th very big in 2025. He replied […] More