Local Govt today and tomorrow

By Abdu Rafiu The news of the Supreme Court pronouncement on the financial relationship between state governments and local governments hit everyone like a thunderbolt—the various tiers of government and public affairs enthusiasts, those who preoccupy themselves with public affairs. Private citizens who occasionally reflect on matters of this nature only in their closets because […]

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About “Be Fruitful and Multiply….”

By IkeChukwu Unegbe, Esq. It is always the concern that the words of the Scriptures (the Bible) are frequently interpreted in narrow contexts by the readers and hearers, or in some cases, out-rightly misinterpreted; thereby denying many the spiritual benefits the words ought to convey. One such narrowly interpreted set of words are reflected in […]

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The passing of Chief Smart Owonikoko-Decency

By Olusola Adeyegbe He was a formidable business tycoon, a London-trained accountant hailing from a prominent Lagos family. Known for his blunt demeanor and fierce ambition, he was nonetheless meticulous in his dealings, achieving great success in business without compromising fairness. Inheriting the family company from his late father, Chief Smart Owonikoko-Decency (Chief Smart) propelled […]

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