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The challenge before Ekiti State, my snake-bite story

The challenge before Ekiti State, my snake-bite story

By TUNJI OLOWOLAFE After the Kiriji War of 1877 to 1886, our forefathers chose these iconic hills for their majestic beauty, strategic security and temperate climate. Perhaps that is why Ekiti people carry such unmistakable pride in our heritage, our values and our good looks. Some may even boldly argue that we are the best-looking […]
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Aregbesola and his legacies

Aregbesola and his legacies

RECENTLY, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola became the former Governor of Osun State; he completed his eventful and impactful two terms in office. He left office before November 27 in a blaze of glory and glowing legacies that would be hard to match though we pray that his successor in office would be able to perform as much as he did. 

Addressing housing crisis, deficit in Abuja

Addressing housing crisis, deficit in Abuja

HOUSING crisis is a huge issue for the poor and the working people in Abuja with more than half of the population living in precarious houses.  We have 1.7 million housing deficit. Given the fact that it is both fundamental and constitutional requirement, the Nigerian government had formulated a National Housing Policy in 1991 to ease the provision of adequate, accessible and low-cost housing for the poor and the working people.

Hameed Ali:  The Nightmare Of Border Syndicates

Hameed Ali:  The Nightmare Of Border Syndicates

The Comptroller-General (CG) Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col.  Hameed  Ibrahim  Ali (rtd) is   a public figure, whose name  does not reverberate  like his peers in such sensitive  leadership positions.   Ordinarily, a Customs CG   is a powerful personality. His office is strategic to government because of its revenue generation strength and protection of Nigerians from prohibited goods.

Osinbajo and fake news perfect definition of co-joined twins – Reno

Osinbajo and fake news perfect definition of co-joined twins – Reno

Again, the Vice President, the so-called Pastor Yemi Osinbajo, has decided to spout his oft repeated falsehood that the Jonathan administration did not plan for Nigeria’s future and that the current economic travails facing Nigeria under the failed Muhammadu Buhari administration, were caused by the Goodluck Jonathan government. 

Christmas: An odyssey to Lalong’s enclave

Christmas: An odyssey to Lalong’s enclave

“Ancient traditions are good,” I murmured aloud to myself as we drove round parts of the Jos Metropolis. It was December 1st, 2018, the month of the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.  I was in company of the husband of my bosom friend, Anita, married to Mr. Chiengle, an indigene of Plateau state.  Both reside in Jos, state capital.