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NYSC: 48 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE NATION
The National Youth Service Corps was established by Decree No.24 of 22nd May 1973, now an Act of the Parliament, quoted as NYSC CAP N84 Laws of the Federation…
DANGOTE IS A ‘BEAST’: AN ENCOUNTER WITH AFRICA’S MOST UNDER-CELEBRATED FIRST SON
“Suji my son, you must follow me somewhere, I want to blow your mind and quadruple your vision”. This was a…
Why I joined APC – Governor Ben Ayade
Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade who joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday has explained why he made the switch from PDP. The…
Insecurity: Between Kwara antidote and Benue hysteria
What goes around they say comes around. The chicken has eventually come home to roost. Nigeria has been driven into darkness by unscrupulous politicians – killings day and…
On the Asaba revolt by southern governors
If you are a keen observer of Nigerian politics, or should I say politicking, you must have noticed many unusual things about the…
We’ll meet the Barbarians at the gate: No retreat, no surrender, no Plan B, by Femi Fani-Kayode
In 1842, Thomas Babington Macauly wrote my favourite poem, titled: “Horatius at the Gate,” and made a point that we can…
Why Rauf Aregbesola May Be A Better APC Candidate Than Tinubu In 2023
2023 is two years after now but the preparations and works going on ahead of the year makes it feel like we are moving into it next week especially for…
Fayemi’s faux pas
The Platform was conceptualized by Pastor Poju Oyemade to be the hub for intellectual discourse among news and policy makers to tackle knotty national challenges plaguing the nation. Year after year, it offers…
Oba Sikiru Adetona: The Legendary Awujale At 87
By Dr. Fassy Adetokunboh Yusuf It can only be providential that a young prince studying Accountancy in England would be…
The factual errors of Dr Femi Okunnu on the status of Lagos
I do not know what Dr Femi Okunnu stands to gain from his piece, but he obviously went on a mission to distort the history of Lagos…
To win a war, you must lose a battle
BY AYO AKANJI When one treats people with benevolence, justice, and righteousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders. ― Sun Tzu To win a war in…
Baba Ijesha and the limit of jokes
Watching or listening to comedy is one of my most exhilarating hobbies. I love movies that are spiced with comedy. Comedy makes me have good laughs. Of course, laughter is medicine to the soul and body. That is why I…
Mr President, Nigeria must not go down
Dear President Muhammadu Buhari, what a hell of a week it was! Again, undergraduates kidnapped in Kaduna were slain while the ransom was still being negotiated. More bloodbaths in Zamfara claimed over 100…
First Bank saga: Adesola’s reinstatement a reaffirmation of authority
The reaffirmation of Adesola Adeduntan as the Managing Director First Bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is a strategic and bold decision aimed at…
Alleged $650 million scam: Who is deceiving the President?
WE will not shy away from defending our national interest. My attention has been drawn to a story by Sahara Reporters titled: “Petroleum minister, cronies plot kangaroo NNPC report to divert $650 million oil…
Addax OML license saga: The Real Facts
In 1998, the NNPC entered into a 20-year PSC (Production Sharing Contract) in respect of certain oil mining leases (OMLs) with Addax Petroleum, a company…
Social media and mob justice: We’re all potential victims
I once witnessed a macabre execution – early 2000s. It was a quotidian day in Onitsha – except for a sudden alarm jarring everyone grinding away in the day’s humdrum. Thief! Thief! Swiftly, commuters, traders and idlers…
Ambode And The Unending Hate
Akinwunmi Ambode was Governor Lagos State between 2015 to 2019 and despite denials by those who chose to hate him, his legacies dots the landscape of Lagos. I have taken my time to study what actually was the…
2023: Why Tinubu should run for president
Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu held his last political office in 2007 when he completed his tenure as the second civilian governor of Lagos State. That is 24…
Idriss Déby Itno of Chad: Hero or villain?
The continent was in shock yesterday, as Chadian Army spokesperson announced the death of President Idriss Déby Itno, following injuries he sustained during clashes with rebels in the north of the country at the…
The south-west presidential hopefuls
Most of the politicians whose names have been mentioned in connection with Nigeria’s 2023 Presidential election, either as a hopeful or an aspirant would readily tell you it is too early to talk about the next election.…
Mahmud Tukur: A true patriot by Mamman Daura
Dr Mahmud Tukur who died recently in Abuja held many prominent offices of state but no post defined him like his spirit of nationalism and patriotism. In his adult life, he was Principal Secretary Northern Nigeria…
2023: North or South? East or West?
Here we go again: in 2023, whose turn? In Nigeria, nothing excites us like politics. If you want to get our attention, don’t waste…
Islamophobia: Pantami and the hypocrisy of his detractors
Profiling. Targeting. Scapegoating. In Nigeria, you are more likely to effectuate wry remarks and suspicious stares if you are the prototypical Muslim with full-bred beard, a ‘’decimal point’’ on your forehead –…