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Transformational Ajayi leading DSS

Transformational Ajayi leading DSS

“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power” …Abraham Lincoln, former U. S. President In leading the DSS, Ajayi, combines sheer brilliance, courage, determination, humility, qualitative vision, strategic mindset, technocratic expertise, emotional intelligence, high execution rate, empathy, and high level of integrity. Indeed, those rare […]
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A new cabinet and the greater Lagos journey

A new cabinet and the greater Lagos journey

IN his book, What is History? Historian, E.H. Carr, attempted to put in perspective the role of people and personalities in defining and shaping events in society. While Carr agrees that the society offers the platform for individuals to achieve set goals, he nevertheless, argued that there are personalities whose vision and strength of character have significantly shaped, defined and influenced their respective societies.

Nigerian army: Melting point of patriotism and professionalism

Nigerian army: Melting point of patriotism and professionalism

By Ali Bako “People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.”—George Orwell, famed English novelist and essayist, journalist and critic. I devoted time to understand why Armed Forces Rememberance Days or Fallen Heroes Days are observed with frenzy globally. And it is done […]

Africa’s history shows perils of degrading rule of law

Africa’s history shows perils of degrading rule of law

The rule of law is undergoing chastening times in many African countries as rulers and their parties – struggling to hang on to power – look for convenient devices to eliminate the uncertainties associated with democratic competition, kettle their opponents (both real and imagined), disrupt vocal civics and dismantle legal constraints on abuse of power.

Ekweremadu Attack: Between Seperatism and Patriotism

Ekweremadu Attack: Between Seperatism and Patriotism

By Iheanaebogu Aneke Since the arrival of Nnamdi Kanu on stage, he did not leave anyone in doubt that his dream is to carve out an Independent Biafran State comprising of 11 states of the South-South and South East where he would be the maximum ruler. When Nnamdi Kanu broke away from the Movement for […]