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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: On bill to ban generators, jail sellers (1)

By Bose Adelaja, Olayinka Latona & Samuel Ameh “I get upset at the kind of bills these lawmakers propose sometimes. I think they should please pass bills that will benefit the masses. “If there is steady power supply, then watch generator business die a natural death. Trying to stop generator import when there is no […]

People Talk: On Emir Sanusi’s dethronement, banishment (3)

By Bose Adelaja, Olayinka Latona & Ibironke Idowu “Anyone who knows Sanusi will know he is always open and candid when it comes to irregular practices amongst top officials in the North. “Why should we always be scared of saying the truth without being crucified for it? We definitely have a very long way to […]

People Talk: On Emir Sanusi’s dethronement and banishment (2)

By Bose Adelaja, Olayinka Latona & Rose Chukwu “Some people don’t know where they belong, going by the way they are wired. There is no way Sanusi could succeed being under the authority of Ganduje. “Apart from the academic, intellectual, social disparities, Sanusi is too cerebral to be under Ganduje or any form of barbaric […]

People Talk: On Emir Sanusi’s dethronement, banishment (1)

By Bose Adelaja Olayinka Latona & Rose Chukwu “I think the dethronement of Emir Sanusi is yet another reminder, for those who may have forgotten, that the true Kings in every state are the governors and traditional leaders, their historic past nonetheless, serve at the pleasure of the state government. “Emir Sanusi is an important […]

People Talk: On N2.9bn car loan approval for Bayelsa governor (3)

By Bose Adelaja, Olayinka Latona & Rose Chukwu “The decision to grant the N2.9 billion loan to the Bayelsa governor is irrational to start with, and the House of Assembly shouldn’t have approved the loan. “That amount of money can be used to settle outstanding salaries. This shows that the governor doesn’t have the interest […]

People Talk: On N2.9bn car loan approval for Bayelsa governor (1)

By Bose Adelaja, Olayinka Latona & Rose Chukwu “This can only bring more hardship on the citizens considering the rate at which hunger is increasing in the land. “In a country where an estimated 100 million people live in abject poverty, it’s unimaginable that an arm of government would approve N2.9 billion for a car. […]

People Talk: Coronavirus: How prepared are Nigerians (2)

By Bose Adelaja, Olayinka Latona & Rose Chukwu “Nothing takes us unawares in this country and thank God many Nigerians are aware of the new coronavirus in town. This shows our level of preparedness. “Price of sanitizers has gone up while face mask is now scarce in the market. This shows that Nigerians are fully […]

[People Talk] Coronavirus: How prepared are Nigerians (1)

By Bose Adelaja, Olayinka Latona & Rose Chukwu “The confirmation of the coronavirus case in just two days is ‘a very positive reflection of the disease surveillance and laboratory capacity in Nigeria’. “It will be best to scrutinize travelers, especially those coming from countries with documented outbreaks. I fear if the government is financially capable […]

People Talk: Proposed immunity for principal members of NASS (3)

By Bose Adelaja, Olayinka Latona & Rose Chukwu “The immunity plan for NASS principal officers sounds good but in reality, it’s not as the judiciary is weak. Nigeria is in need of positive policies but a self-serving bill like this is not a good idea. “The legislature is proverbially acting the principles governing “he that […]

People Talk: Proposed immunity for principal members of NASS (2)

By Bose Adelaja, Olayinka Latona & Rose Chukwu “I wonder why members of the National Assembly, NASS, are seeking immunity. It seems they have hidden agenda. “This is a clear case of individuals planning to loot our money for their selfish gains then they want to use immunity to shield themselves from punishment.” -Ayo Afolabi, […]

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