Category: Features
Tinubu and Osinbajo: The true story of how they met – Bayo Onanuga
I never wanted to write this story but I was inspired to do so today, following Buba Galadima’s interview with the Punch on Monday. Buba struck a chord when he spoke about the issue of trust in the relationship between
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Still on Osun governorship election: By abiodun KOMOLAFE
In a matter of weeks, voters in Osun will again cast their ballots to elect a governor who will run the affairs of the state for the next four years. With governorship candidates drawn from different political parties fighting hard
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Barbaric killing at Shehu Shagari College of Education: Terrorism in disguise
It is weird that some sets of idiots will go ahead to gruesomely kill a fellow human being in the name of blasphemy. It is even more crazy that some idiots believe they can fight for God or gods. No
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Owolabi Falana, a bridge-builder as APC National Youth Leader
There’s no shadow of doubt in the minds of many that the All Progressives Congress (APC) political party needs to build the bridge between the party handlers and the youths, especially with the not too pleasant activities of the federal
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Scars Do Heal, by Kayode Akinropo
Scars Do Heal, by Kayode Akinropo Whether you are a Nigerian or not, whether you have ever travelled to Nigeria or not, this novel will draw you into what it is like growing up in that great though imperfect country, where your chances
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Woman impregnated twice by her twin brother insists on marrying him, says he’s too good in bed
If it were possible to turn back the hands of the clock, Amos Kunde would be the happiest man on earth. He would do to reverse an adventure that culminated in getting his twin sister Juliana pregnant twice, culminating in
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Nigeria At 61: A Time To Hope Again – Hon Adewale Temitope
My dear residents of Ifako-Ijaiye, the good people of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. Today, despite the stark challenges that stare at us as a nation and tug at the fabrics of our being, we once again rejoice at
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JB TRAVELS & TOURS, a name to trust
When you need to travel with comfort, casting all your burden to a burden bearer, the only name to trust is JB Travels & Tours, a household name in the travel and tourism sector. JB Travels & Tours is a
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Lai Mohammed, Ọlọ́run ju Alfa lọ
It was from the Honourable Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, that I heard the phrase – “Ọlọ́run ju Alfa lọ“, meaning “God is greater than the clerics”. Consequently, I give it back to you today, Alhaji Lai
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God isn’t ready to make another Tinubu
By Olanireti Olusegun Take it or leave it, Tinubu is the godfather of present day Nigeria. Those that are denying this are just envious of the mysterious grace the man is enjoying. Truth be told, Tinubu isn’t an angel, as
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Buruji Kashamu’s death: Two different views
Buruji Kashamu’s Death: Two Views His death is yet another confirmation that COVID-19 is real, capricious and wicked. It is also a sober reaffirmation of the maxim that “man proposes, but God disposes.” I am completely heartbroken. Senator Buruji Kashamu
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DR CHRIS NGIGE, JUST ANOTHER MARLIAN
DR CHRIS NGIGE, JUST ANOTHER MARLIAN Olanireti Olusegun I watched the video clip of the supposed interrogation of Dr Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, before the Adhoc Committee of the House of Representatives, to explain his roles in
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18 SOLDIERS WASTED BY BANDITS, HAS THE STORY CHANGED? By Lagos Based Public Analyst, Korede Sanya
18 SOLDIERS WASTED BY BANDITS, HAS THE STORY CHANGED? Five years of the APC government bandits are still killing without a respite in sight. It is a colossal failure on the system. GEJ government was blamed for crass incompetence for
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DID THEY MURDER TOLULOPE AROTILE? By OmoAdéyemo A Adéwálé
DID THEY MURDER TOLULOPE AROTILE? As a former clerk to the General Counsel of the Michigan National Guard, I worked at one of the largest military facilities in Michigan. Then, I used to document my experience on Facebook. Once I
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No regrets negotiating with bandits – Matawalle
Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle has said that negotiating with bandits is the best option to lasting peace just as he has no regrets exerting efforts of his administration on that path. Governor Matawalle made this essertion in the wake of
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SEGUN DELE DIPE AND THE SLAVE ERRANDS
– Olanireti Olusegun There’s a proverb that says when you are sent on errands as a slave, wisdom requires you deliver it as a freeborn. Why? Because wisdom is never wrong and will lead no one to destruction. The
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“AT THIS RATE, WILL THERE BE APC IN 2023?”
“AT THIS RATE, WILL THERE BE APC IN 2023?” A friend of mine on Facebook raised the above poser this morning. Yes many people are raising the same and they are right to do so following the recent happenings in
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Young seminarian raped by three women in Enugu
On Monday 1st June, I entered Awka, one of the mini bus drivers at the border said to me as I was entering his bus “Are you a priest?” Lol!”No sir, I’m not. Just a layman.” I replied but retorted
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Babafemi Ojudu advocates for Funmi Iyanda
The Return Of Funmi Iyanda By Babafemi Ojudu She is back. I had a chat with her a couple of days ago. She had just had an interview with Mr Musiliu Akinsanya alias MC Oluomo, the leader of the NURTW
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ZAMFARA STATE GOVERNMENT AND THE NEW MINIMUM WAGE REGIME
THE STARK REALITY FOR NOW! The Federal Government last year, struck a deal with the Nigeria Labour Congress for the implementation of a minimum wage of N30, 000 upward from the present N18, 000. The Federal Government and Labour earlier
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