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Govs don’t regard tackling insecurity as priority — Folarin, Afenifere scribe

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 […]
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My story as attorney who handles unpopular cases  – Yesufu

My story as attorney who handles unpopular cases – Yesufu

This edition provides insight into the life of a man who made a mark as a student union leader at the University of Benin, UNIBEN, many years ago and later found himself as a Civil Rights lawyer, real estate expert, and consultant. His membership of the defence counsel of one of Lawrence Anini’s men, Monday Osunbor certainly reveals more about that epic case. Being among the lawyers that defended MKO Abiola’s Concord Press tells you more about AbubakarYesufu, who heads the League of Patriotic Lawyers. He is from the famous Yesufu family that produced the first indigenous Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN, late Professor T. M. Yesufu. His family parades six lawyers including a retired Inspector General of Police. Yesufu is the Ogieneni of Igueben Land. He has a law firm in Ikeja and lives in upscale Victoria Garden City, V.G.C

Companies’ results for 2016 encouraging given recessionary circumstances — Igwe

Companies’ results for 2016 encouraging given recessionary circumstances — Igwe

I think the results are encouraging given the harsh operating environment the companies operated in. It is really tough for companies especially those in the manufacturing sector grappling with high interest rate from banks. Most of these companies cannot afford to borrow money from the banks to boost their businesses because of the outrageous lending rates.

Awolowo taught me how to persevere  – Pa Akomolafe

Awolowo taught me how to persevere – Pa Akomolafe

Chief Adepoju Akomolafe, a member of the federal parliament representing Ondo Province during the First Republic, is one of those God has blessed with longevity. In this age where death has become so cheap, Akomolafe will, on Wednesday, April 4, clock 100 years.