The military has reaffirmed loyalty to the democratically elected civilian government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It renewed its pledge against the backdrop of an alleged plot of a coup d’etat to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu. The alleged unconstitutional plot by some military officers to forcefully seize power again had ignited […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Rent in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, has gone up by about 100 percent, fueling deep frustration being expressed by tenants. Prospective tenants particularly are dazed, finding it difficult to cope with the outrageous fixed rent, and additional levies being charged by agents. The sudden and steep increase in house rents […]
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By; Steve Otaloro In the annals of Nigeria’s political journey, there comes a time when destiny calls for a man not necessarily perfect, but perfectly suited for the demands of a critical hour. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is such a man. A leader who stepped into the storm not to bask in power, but to […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo A Non-Governmental Organisation, Milestone Agenda for Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative, in partnership with the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), has appealed to journalists to intensify efforts in amplifying reports on gender-based violence (GBV) in order to build a society free of violence. The call was made during a one-day capacity-building […]
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Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has said that none of the inmates recently approved for presidential pardon have been released, as the list of beneficiaries is still undergoing final legal and administrative scrutiny to ensure full compliance with the law. In an official statement issued on Thursday, Fagbemi […]
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When “due process” sounds like damage control Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), may have intended to calm public unease. His recent clarification that no inmate has yet been released under President Tinubu’s exercise of the prerogative of mercy was supposed to assure Nigerians that the process is under control. Instead, it […]
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With the Senate’s confirmation of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Nigeria once again stands at the threshold of another test of faith in her democracy. Every change of guard at INEC brings renewed hope and renewed anxiety because elections in Nigeria remain less a celebration of democracy […]
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There were indications on Thursday that some names on the presidential pardon list approved by the Council of State, as presented by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), may be dropped. The development comes amid growing public outcry over the inclusion of certain high-profile and violent offenders among those pardoned by President […]
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By Sola Adeyegbe Some people believe destiny is fixed, that our lives are already written and we are merely acting out the script. That belief is comforting when things go wrong… but dangerous when it stops us from taking responsibility. Destiny is not a prison sentence. Destiny is a harvest. And every harvest depends on […]
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recommits to peace, unity By John Dike, Osogbo Arole Oduduwa and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, on Friday marked his 51st birthday with special prayers for Nigeria, Africa, and the Yoruba Race worldwide reaffirming his unwavering commitment to peace, unity, and national development. In a solemn atmosphere at the […]
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