Countdown to 2027: Edo North is for Oshiomhole
By Allison Abanum Adams Oshiomhole’s first term has been defined by a deliberate strategy of translating legislative power into tangible federal presence for Edo North. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, he has leveraged his position to facilitate federal employment for constituents and ensure fair representation in federal institutions. His legislative record includes […]
Akiolu @ 77: Salute to a philanthropic and tireless monarch
today, Thursday, October 29 when His Royal Highness, the King of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu I, also known as the Eleko of Eko, clocks 77 years of age on earth.
Lekki Toll Gate violence: How do we heal and rebuild?
By Caleb Adebayo IT has been about a week since ‘unknown’ soldiers reportedly opened fire on unarmed peaceful protesters sitting at the Lekki Toll Gate singing the National Anthem. On that day, the country was put in a state of shock and utter disbelief. Reminiscent of the 2015 Shiite massacre in Zaria, the 2016 killing […]
Abiola’s N100bn proposal to empower youths, reform Police
This is a follow-up to the video that I dropped yesterday concerning the EndSars agitation. Many people have contacted me and asked why was the Army not included in my proposal for the police. I meant to include the Army and all our security services officers. Their minimum wage should be N250,000 per month, with interest-free home loans.
Dokpesi, the broadcaster with trouble in his pouch
Those who love him love him to the hilt. Those who hate him hate him with a passion, to the extent that all they might be waiting for is just an opportunity for him to turn his back so that they can drop a knife. But he has followers, lots of them, including those who […]
#EndSARS: The chickens are coming home to roost
The major criticism of Nigerians about President Muhammadu Buhari’s #EndSARS protest speech is what they have described as its complete lack of empathy. The speech was considered too little and too late given the level of destruction and anarchy that preceded it. It could have come much sooner and saved everyone the painful but avoidable […]
