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Jun
07
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
The underdevelopment of Ijebu-Jesa, my Native Nazareth 1: By abiodun KOMOLAFE

The underdevelopment of Ijebu-Jesa, my Native Nazareth 1: By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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I am an angry Nigerian! I am angry because Ijebu-Jesa, my hometown, is a town where the past and present intersect in a complex blend of tradition and modernity. The headquarters of Oriade Local Government in Osun State seems to be struggling to find its footing, and it is as if my Native Nazareth is stuck in a time warp where progress and stagnation coexist in an uneasy balance. The concept of ‘home’ in Ijebu-Jesa is a complex one. It’s a place of belonging, but also a site of struggle. The rich cultural heritage is still palpable, but the lack…
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May
31
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Tasks before South-West Development Commission – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Tasks before South-West Development Commission – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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There are question marks about the proliferation of ‘development commissions. However, we go along with the present enthusiasm, whatever the agenda perceived in cynical quarters, for their creation. Over the years, various development commissions have been established to address specific regional challenges. To understand the reservations, we must go back into the past. There appears to be a big difference between today’s ‘development commissions’ and the ‘development corporations’, which emerged in the 1950s. The development corporations, such as the Western Nigeria Development Corporation, under its pioneer chairman, Chief Alfred Rewane, and the Eastern Nigeria Development Corporation, under Sir Louis Odumegwu-Ojukwu,…
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May
24
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Nigeria’s governors: Halfway to where? (2) Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

Nigeria’s governors: Halfway to where? (2) Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

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According to Kolapo Olatunde, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ekiti State Chairperson, Oyebanji’s achievements include prompt salary payments, pension defrayment, and welfare initiatives like car and housing loans for primary school workers. He also implemented the N70,000 minimum wage, promoted graduate teachers and reinstated sacked workers. “BAO has showcased his commitment to workers’ welfare and infrastructural development. He has our unalloyed support”, the NLC Chairman concluded. Adewale Adeoye, representing the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), praises Oyebanji’s achievements, including affordable education, road construction and healthcare investment. He notes the governor’s political tolerance and lack of salary arrears for workers and pensioners.…
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May
21
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Atiku’s VP Offer To Obi, One-Term Presidency: “The Greatest Deception Of The Century” – Ohanaeze Ndugbo

Atiku’s VP Offer To Obi, One-Term Presidency: “The Greatest Deception Of The Century” – Ohanaeze Ndugbo

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The Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, stands resolutely in condemnation of the persistent and blatant repetition of historical deceits and manipulative political tactics employed by Atiku Abubakar against the Southeast. In the strongest possible terms, we denounce Atiku's attempts to once again cajole the Southeast with whitewashed lies and the worn-out propaganda of a single presidency—an overture now made for the third consecutive time. In 2019, Atiku Abubakar’s ambiguous promises regarding a single presidency were presented to Ohanaeze and a gathering of esteemed Igbo leaders, led by the late Professor Ben Nwabueze. These proposals, however, were met with skepticism,…
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May
21
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Of Stupidity, Show Of Shame, And Shenanigans 3.

Of Stupidity, Show Of Shame, And Shenanigans 3.

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GALE OF DEFECTIONS: A STORM IN A TEACUP. The political class is arrogantly building a huge wave of massive masses discontent and hate; through the wave of huge illogical and inexplicable defections in the face of hunger, insecurity, and massive masses discontent they are arming the masses against themselves; and very unfortunately partisan obscurantists and jesters like the APC National Chairman Alhaji Gandollar Ganduje think that all is well, and that the descent to a One-Party State is ok. The pervasive wave of arrogant defections shall fuel the people against the political class and by Jove give fillip to the…
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