Govs don’t regard tackling insecurity as priority — Folarin, Afenifere scribe
…Says federal police can’t pretend to be State Police …Insists S-West govs failed on Amotekun …Intelligence failed in tackling insecurity in North …Explains why Makinde erred in calling for Oriire abduction probe …Insists all faiths are victims of terrorism By Dapo Akinrefon Chief Ademola Folarin, a lawyer, is the General Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political […]
If you use wrong platform to get into political office, you will be crippled from day one – Ogunbiyi
This leadership issue we are talking about, leaders have the capacity to do the right thing, but they’ve decided to do otherwise
Security chiefs who are not performing should be asked to go —A.K Horsfall
One-time chairman of the Oil Mineral Producing Areas Development Commission, OMPADEC, Chief A.K Horsfall, in this Democracy Day Edition, takes on the challenge of security in the change administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, lamenting the security problems in the country and urging security agencies to cooperate in solving the security issues in Nigeria, even as he expresses concern over the effect on common people.
OLA BROWN: Even without privileges, I’ve successful story to tell
You can’t have an insight into her story and don’t find it irresistible. Consider these: Dr. Ola Brown established the first air ambulance service in West Africa, Flying Doctors Nigeria Limited. She was inspired to start the company after her younger sister died while traveling in Nigeria. At 21, she qualified as a medical doctor from the University of York, UK. Her company which has more than 20 aircraft has airlifted around 500 patients, using a fleet of planes and helicopters. With a presence in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, she employs many people in different capacities. This inspirational Nigerian, who was born in the UK was recognised by the World Economic Forum as one of the prestigious Young Leaders. With these achievements of global repute, it could be assumed that a very privileged background made her success story possible. However, anyone with such assumption would be proven wrong after reading this interview which was conducted at the Headquarters of Flying Doctors in Lagos.
This is the time for paradigm shift in our polity – Akhiemien
We are looking at Nigeria which is stronger, integrated, positioned for greatness in the African continent and indeed the black world. Ethnic and primordial politics is holding us back. This is the time for a paradigm shift. We need to work towards the future, and to achieve it, is not a rocket science.
Our youths are no longer moved by rhetoric — Ize-Iyamu, PFN Youth Leader
It is no secret that the youth population is the largest subgroup in our national demography, but, unfortunately, the larger percentage of this subgroup exhibits severe apathy towards leadership, politics or governance.
