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People Talk: On FG’s plan to spend $1.96bn on Kano-Niger Republic rail line

By Bose Adelaja & Olayinka Latona “How could the FG come up with such an idea? Potable water, is a luxury; no electricity, roads are death traps, health facilities lack basic drugs, education sector is in a shambles; agreements reached with ASUU a decade ago are yet to be met! $1.96bn is about N800bn. “It […]
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People Talk: Buhari’s warning to service chiefs on insecurity (3)

By Bose Adelaja & Olayinka Latona “I think the warning to service chiefs by the president is proper. I don’t support the idea that they should be sacked because that will mean experimenting with another set of officers. “They should be given more time to sit up and work effectively on the issues of security.” […]

People Talk: Buhari’s warning to service chiefs on insecurity (2)

By Bose Adelaja & Olayinka Latona “I will like to ask Mr President how well he has equipped the service chiefs in terms of provision of arms, training and any other areas. “Apart from this, he should tell Nigerians how fit the service chiefs are in terms of their health and financial capability to wage […]

People Talk: Buhari’s warning to service chiefs on insecurity

By Olayinka Latona “I am not in support of their sack but this is not the time for the current service chiefs to slack in their duties. They should better do what is right because they are in that position to serve us. “If they are not ready to do their duties then they should […]

[People Talk] Looted funds: Al-Mustapha’s attempt to exonerate Abacha (3)

By Olayinka Latona “Albert Einstein said, ‘The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.’ Our seriousness in fighting corruption is undoubtedly questionable and that stems down to every parastatal. “Dead corrupt people like Abacha ought to have their graves chained.” — Ojo Samuel, […]

[People Talk] Looted funds: Al-Mustapha’s attempt to exonerate Abacha

By Olayinka Latona “Truth makes a nation develop but that is what Nigerians lack most. Al-Mustapha cannot deceive us with his lies. We know better. He should show evidence of his claims. “In other climes, somebody like him would have been thoroughly investigated and prosecuted. He should be begging for forgiveness.” –William Jimoh. Teacher “Al-Mustapha […]

[People Talk] Looted funds: Al-Mustapha’s attempt to exonerate Abacha (2)

By Olayinka Latona “Al-Mustapha is saying rubbish. How will he claim his kleptomaniac boss kept money for Nigerians? “Why was the money in his name and not in the name of our beloved country. Posterity certainly won’t be kind to him and his boss.” —Soloiki Olugbenga, Activist “I really wondered what Al-Mustapha wants to hear […]

People Talk: Assessment of democracy under Buhari’s administration (4)

By Bose Adelaja & Olayinka Latona “We are not practicing democracy in Nigeria because this is not how other democratic countries practice democracy. “We are not enjoying the dividend of democracy; all that I can see presently under President Buhari’s administration is tribalism, lack of trust among others.” — Tomiwa Adediran, Secretary “I think President […]

People Talk: Assessment of democracy under Buhari’s administration (3)

By Bose Adelaja & Olayinka Latona “The democratic values which majorly entail right of every citizen to make decisions, liberty, equality & justice has been ignored by this administration. “The whole essence of democracy has been neglected. We yearn for a society where the rule of law is upheld without fear or favour.” — Oyewunmi […]

People Talk: Assessment of democracy under Buhari’s administration (2)

By Bose Adelaja &Olayinka Latona “The situation on ground makes me think that our democratic values have been lost. There is lack of power supply, bad roads, infrastructural decay especially in schools and other public places. “Many Nigerians lack shelter, food and other good things of life. There is no improvement under Buhari’s administration.”    […]

People Talk: Assessment of democracy under Buhari’s administration

“This government (Buhari’s) has failed Nigerians over and over with unending unfulfilled promises. Citizens are not enjoying any dividend of democracy because the system has failed to deliver these benefits. “In fact, most of us have lost faith in democracy as an ideal political system.” —Bakare Oyinkansola, OAP “The current administration is more of a […]

People Talk: How govt, parents can tackle rape, sexual assault (4)

By Bose Adelaja & Olayinka Latona “Parents should enlighten both the girl and boy child on sex education; we should not shy away from this responsibility. Parents must also be responsible because you cannot give what you don’t have to your children. “Government should encourage through prosecution of offenders to serve as deterrent to others.” […]

People Talk: How govt, parents can tackle rape, sexual assault (3)

By Bose Adelaja and Olayinka Latona “As parents, we should teach our children sex education immediately they are able to talk. Tell the children the implication of  allowing anyone to touch their sensitive body parts. “The government should put in place reachable commissions that people can easily report cases of sexual assaults.” — Mrs. Ijisakin […]

People Talk: How govt, parents can tackle rape, sexual assault (2)

“Parents should advise their female children on mode of dressing because provocative dressing often entices men to take advantage of them. “The government should ensure that culprits are properly prosecuted and made to face stiffer punishments.” — Ipileayo Bolarinde, Student “Parents should ensure that their children or wards dress decently. Sex education should also be […]

People Talk: How govt, parents can tackle rape, sexual assault

“Parents need to be very vigilant, monitor and give sexual education to their children especially the girl child. Children should be trained to always voice out whenever they see signs of assault from either male or female. “The government should enact a new law that will stipulate castration or death by hanging for offenders.” — […]

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