2014 confab report implementation is Nigeria’s starting point – Bode George

Elder statesman and former Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, speaks with Kayode Oyero on the 2023 general elections and the hope of the opposition party to dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, among sundry other topical issues. Many people of your age would agree that Nigeria is […]

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For equity, justice, one Nigeria, South-east should produce next president – Adebanjo

The acting Leader of the pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, in this interview with Segun Adewole, explains the need for the South-East to produce the next president of the country. Recently, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu dumped his presidential ambition and backed Senate President Ahmad Lawan who is from the North-East for president. Do you […]

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MC Oluomo hijacked Lagos NURTW from me, snatched my second wife – Adesina, Lagos caretaker chairman

The newly appointed Caretaker Committee Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in Lagos State, Fatai Adesina, aka Akeweje, tells Kayode Oyero his grouse with his predecessor and now Chairman of the Parks Management Committee in Lagos, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly called MC Oluomo, and the lingering crisis in the state branch of the […]

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Why Igbo must produce next President of Nigeria – Udenwa

Former Imo State Governor, Achike Udenwa in this interview with Obire Onakemu, spoke on the cause of insecurity in the state and why the presidency should be conceded to Igbo in 2023. Excerpts: Do you have any aspiration for the 2023 general election? I am not contesting for any position. I’m only a participant to […]

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2023 elections unlikely, Nigeria progressing to anarchy – Falae

Chief Olu Falae, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, served as Minister of Finance in 1990, and contested as a presidential candidate in 1999. In this interview with Peter Dada, he speaks about politics in Nigeria, among others. As you can see, political activities have resumed both at the national and the […]

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Many 2023 presidential aspirants are jesters – Olafeso

Eddy Olafeso is a chieftain of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and former Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation. In this interview with Osagie Otabor, the former National Vice Chairman (Southwest) of his party speaks on issues bordering on the next general elections. What is your view on the number of persons that have […]

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Alaafin’s successor will inherit his wives – Archbishop Ladigbolu

Archbishop Emeritus of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Most Reverend Ayo Ladigbolu, who is from the Agunloye Ruling House of Oyo Kingdom, in this interview, speaks to Olufemi Olaniyi about the passage of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the controversies surrounding his burial, the wives left behind by the monarch and succession tradition to […]

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People think I’m a madman, kidnapper but I’ve built houses, married 9 wives, have 35 children – Scavenger

Fifty-year-old Mr Azeez Ismail, nicknamed Alfa Jakujaku, tells Temitope Adetunji about his journey as a scraps scavenger and how he has made fortunes from the business Tell us about yourself. My name is Azeez Ismail popularly called Jakujaku (rubbish). I was born in Oyo State. My father’s name is Azeez; he is a well-known person […]

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How herders nearly killed me with machete, sticks – Ekiti farmer

A 75-year-old farmer in Ekiti State, Pa Adesoye Oguntayo, who was attacked and injured on his farm by herdsmen, narrates his near-death experience to Abiodun Nejo. Please introduce yourself. I am Adesoye Oguntayo. I am a farmer in Oke Ako Ekiti in the Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State. But I am from Kogi […]

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‘Miyetti Allah members now fleeing Nigeria to escape bandits’ attacks, cattle rustling’

The Secretary-General of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria, Ngelzeerma Usman, speaks with Solomon Odeniyi about the recent killing of the association’s chairman and members in Abuja by Fulani bandits. Members of your association were killed and others kidnapped in Abuja. How is your association taking this? Our Chairman in the Gwagwalada area […]

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