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Nigeria’s New Dawn

With the results of the recent elections, it is clear that a major hurdle in Nigeria’s quest for good governance…

I’ll Never Let Nigerians Down

I thank you all, fellow citizens, for the trust and confidence, which you have demonstrated through the power of your…

Sack This ‘Diplomatic’ Boxer

One of any diplomat’s most important mandates is to present her or his nation in the best light. On this…

My Pact With Lagosians

Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, as we gather to dine tonight, we do so to commemorate an electoral process that started…

The Galloping Price Of Kerosene

Despite several assurances by the government to do something about the rising price of kerosene, the price of the domestic…

Gov. Fashola’s Inaugural Address

BEING THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF THE GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, MR. BABATUNDE RAJI FASHOLA, SAN ON THE OCCASION…

Sex Education

Child upbringing is becoming increasingly difficult in today’s world. Parents are even more concerned about what becomes of the child…

The Life And Death Of Abiodun Thomas

My father’s profile may not read like that of our political heroes, national and world leaders like George Washington, Abraham…

A New Dawn And A New Attitude

Since the official conclusions of 2011 General Elections, I had been battling within me to write this article. Initially, I…

Extra-Judicial Killings Must Stop

Nigerians have always condemned extra-judicial killings in any form and have always looked at the police as a band of…

Tackling The Carnage On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

When in May 2009, the Federal Government signed a concession agreement with Bi-Courtney Limited (the Concessionaire) for the Lagos-Ibadan expressway…

Why Children Need To Be Celebrated?

A child is a young human of either sex from birth to the completion of physical development. This is the…

IMF’s Job: Enough Of Europe’s Dominance

The old order has to change. The argument by European leaders that Christine Lagarde, the French finance minister must replace…

Revisiting NYSC Programme

One of ugly memories of 2011 general elections was the killing of 10 National Youth Service Corps members in the…

Lagos Deserves A Special Status

This demands remain the best possible way to drive Nigeria ’s development as Lagos State remains Nigeria ’s most industrialised…

Lionel Messi: Boy Genius (II)

“Lio only wants to play,” said Thierry Henry, a French star and a former teammate of Messi’s at Barcelona who…

Stop The Killings

The inability of the present administration to seriously address the incessant killings of innocent Nigerians throughout the country by armed…

Tinubu: Enigmatic Leader Of Yoruba And National Hero

The spectacular success of the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, in the recently concluded elections is an eloquent attestation to…

Lionel Messi: Boy Genius

Given a rare night on the Barcelona bench last Sunday, Lionel Messi yanked on the seat in front of him,…

Nigeria Needs Food Security

The revelation that Nigeria now depends on many countries for the supply of staple foods that could be produced locally…

Working Towards A Peaceful Relationship

Ahere once was a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace.…

Jimoh Ibrahim, Please Save Air Nigeria

I am sending this to let you know of the recent developments in Air Nigeria.The company started as Virgin Nigeria…

Daniel’s Garbage, Amosun’s Burden

Otunba Gbenga Daniel, OGD for short, fought many battles while in the saddle as the governor of Ogun state. He…

Flaks For Lamido’s Cashless Policy

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent policy on cash withdrawal and lodgement set to take off next year may not…

Electoral Violence And Promises

Although much has been said and written on the electoral violence that shook the foundation of our great country shortly…

Awo: The Great Sage Lives For Ever

March 6, 1987 will undoubtedly remain a memorable day in the annals of human existence. It was the historic birthday…

Dominique Strauss-Kahn: A Lesson For Nigerian Politicians

Last Saturday, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the embattled Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, journeyed from a swanky half a…

NYSC: Why Okenwa Will Not Serve In The North

“My husband’s killers broke the news of his death to us in a malicious way”-Mrs. Tessy Elliot Adohe (wife of…

Lessons Of The 2011 General Elections

At last, the 2011 general elections have come and gone and, doubtless, not a few Nigerians will heave a sigh…

ACN And Vibrant Opposition

The utter sweeping of polls in the Southwest by Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, in the just concluded general elections…
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