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Open letter to the would-be elected president on a seven point developmental agenda for 2019-2023

On February 14, 201912:21 pmIn Viewpoint by Nwafor PolycarpComments

Majority of Nigerians have demonstrated their trust in you and in your ability to change the nation for the betterby electing you into the office of the President for this term 2019 – 2023, which are four determining years for our nation. They are years that will determine our fate; whether we will experience the development and rapid growth that we all envisage and anticipate or remain in this deplorable state or even deteriorate.

HER KNOWLEDGEABLE PROF. ALEXIA THOMAS GENETIC MEMORY

On February 14, 20198:59 amIn News, Viewpoint by TonyComments

MYSTERY Her Knowledgeable Professor Alexia Thomas born to the Continent of Africa as Elizabeth Ihenyen. She pronounces she is a White Spirit disguised as Black Woman. — She Quote: “The Spirit of Queen Elizabeth I, lives in me, so do not question my Myth or else you will continuously be hunted in your Dreams as
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2019: Word to Nigerian youths

On February 14, 20198:06 amIn News, Viewpoint by TonyComments

AS the first set of elections draw close, I feel compelled once more to offer a word of caution to Nigerians, especially, the youths, as I did four years ago with an article entitled, Nigerian Youth, Shine Your Eyes.

Things that pertain to our peace – Femi Adesina

On February 14, 20194:31 amIn Viewpoint by Nwafor PolycarpComments

I’d never had the head for figures. In fact, the enmity between me and mathematics was so bad that if you gave me a bottle, and you asked me to use the bottom to write the letter ‘o,’ it may likely come out as ‘p’ or ‘q,’ or even something more catastrophic.

Presidential poll: An open letter to Nigerians

On February 13, 20198:14 pmIn News, Viewpoint by Urowayino WaramiComments

DEAR fellow Nigerians, I hope this letter meets you in good health, especially as we go to the polls for the presidential election this Saturday. I am compelled to write you in view of our recent experiences, having taken stock of our recent history and the future of our nation.

Sizing up Delta central senate race

On February 13, 201910:00 amIn Viewpoint by Urowayino WaramiComments

Next week, many Nigerians will participate in yet another critical election. And for the electorates in Delta Central Senatorial District, the stakes could not be higher as they have to make a massive decision on who to send to the 9th senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Electing a wrong person could have dire consequences for the Urhobo nation that is eager to restore its standing in the affairs of state and country.

Monkey work, baboon chop

On February 13, 20197:44 amIn News, Viewpoint by TonyComments

WHILE the whole country is praising God for the safe landing of all occupants, including the Vice President, on board the ill-fated Caverton helicopter that crash-landed in Kaba, Kogi State, many are still pondering on what would have been, if the accident had been otherwise. This is a man who has given his best to shore up the image of a government that has apparently fallen short on its promises, in all ramifications except in the area of propaganda.

The sad story of the four years ago…

On February 13, 20196:44 amIn News, Viewpoint by TonyComments

AS I watched Kaduna State governor Mallam El-rufai threaten, on national television, that “foreigners who ‘interfered’ with” the upcoming general elections “would return in body bags”, I wondered how things have degenerated to this low in less than four years.

On the Suspended ASUU Strike

On February 13, 20196:15 amIn News, Viewpoint by TonyComments

Last week, the strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) which started on November 4 last year came to an end, at least for now. That should come as a relief to students, parents, guardians, committed lecturers, concerned federal and state governments, and other stakeholders. Without being patronising, Nigerians should appreciate this government for not allowing the huge pressure associated with electioneering to hinder it from making efforts to resolve the crisis.

2019 Elections: Why Nigerians Must Not Allow Fear Stop Them

On February 13, 20194:43 amIn Viewpoint by Emmanuel OkogbaComments

All who happen to be human beings wield the power of Choice; all of mankind can always choose. The power of choice is the greatest gift that we have. It is also the one that all tyrants including Satan himself; always try to take away.

Keystone Bank’s Obeahon Ohiwerei – The turnaround strategist

On February 13, 20193:16 amIn Viewpoint by Emmanuel OkogbaComments

The story of corporate revolutions in Nigeria will not be complete without direct reference to Keystone Bank Limited and its Group Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Obeahon Ohiwerei. This is a man who has used his Midas touch to turn things around for the financial institution within a significantly short space of time.

Things fall apart, but is the President aware?

On February 12, 20198:08 amIn Viewpoint by Idowu BankoleComments

Anap Foundation has commissioned opinion polls for every Presidential Poll and many Governorship Polls since 2011. The results of the extensive polls conducted, on our behalf by NOI Polls, for the 2019 Presidential elections indicate that respondents who were undecided and/or unwilling to disclose their candidate (the Undecided) at the time of the Poll (end-January) were a whopping 38% of the total voters’ sample.

Iyalla passes on at 90

On February 12, 201912:15 amIn Viewpoint by Idowu BankoleComments

It was with shock and awe-and great sadness, that I received the news of the death of Ambassador J. T. F. Iyalla, my mentor and benefactor, who refined by the fire of discipline, my raw intellect into burnished gold, as a diplomat. Among the “Pantheon of the Greats” in the Nigerian Foreign Service, Ambassador Iyalla was pre-eminently and incontestably, the “Primus Inter Pares”. He was our icon, and excellence was defined by his uncompromising high standards

Jimi Agbaje, thorn in the flesh of ‘Eko’

On February 11, 201912:06 pmIn Viewpoint by Victor OgunyinkaComments

By Abayomi Oladapo At the last count, there were more than 10 persons vying for the governorship seat of Lagos in the 2019 elections. The candidates included the likes of: Adebisi Ogunsanya (YPP), Omolara Adesanya (PPC), Muyiwa Fafowora (ADC), Babatunde Gbadamosi (ADP), Jimi Agbaje (PDP), Jide Sanwoolu (APC), Funsho Awe (NCP), Oluyinka Oyeniji (ANN), Owolabi Salis
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The Courts and Politics: A Poisonous Relationship

On February 11, 20197:13 amIn Viewpoint by Idowu BankoleComments

A polity that seeks judicial answers to political questions runs the risk of undermining its judiciary while simultaneously perpetuating the underdevelopment of its political process.