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Ortom and his 23 cars’ ‘bonus’, by Dele Sobowale

Ortom and his 23 cars’ ‘bonus’, by Dele Sobowale

“As I talk to you, after I left office, vehicles that were given to me legitimately by government, this government went and seized them in a manner that was not befitting” – Former Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State Last week, former Governor Donald Duke of Cross River declared that military rule was, in many […]
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At last the truth on Vision 20:2020

At last the truth on Vision 20:2020

“It is expected that based on the implementation of the Vision 20:2020 Economic Blueprint, which again goes to the root of resource management, the nation’s GDP should be growing at about 14 per cent per annum from 2010 to 2020, to realize this vision.

Before we occupy: constructive advice to president -1

Before we occupy: constructive advice to president -1

Everywhere you look, the ruling classes, represented by the ruling party – at all levels – have become the enemies of the people – meaning the nation itself. It has taken over two thousand years for the people of the world to understand that nobody, and I mean nobody, can be trusted with power for too long without breeding corruption…

Nigeria’s capital market: Past, present and future – 1

Nigeria’s capital market: Past, present and future – 1

The former Director General of the Nigeria Stock Exchange, Dr Ndi-Onyiuke, was supposed to be charged last week, in Lagos, for embezzling, along with others, N3 billion. Her lawyers are still doing what lawyers do best – they are stalling the trial.

Leadership & national crisis: A comparison

Leadership & national crisis: A comparison

Let me use this occasion to re-assure Nigerians and members of the international community that we now have strong leads as to those involved in this terror war against Nigeria and Nigerians. I have directed security operatives to go after them no matter where they may be hiding”.

Reactions to Dele’s column

Reactions to Dele’s column

Very big thank you for touching on today’s youth and attitude to education. Some parents even arrange expo and bribe for invigilators to make their wards pass school certificate and JAMB. We are indeed doomed.