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Oct

19

2024

Oyebanji @ 2! – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, Economy, News, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Opinion, Politics

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (aka BAO) marked his second anniversary as Governor of Ekiti State, having been sworn in on October 16, 2022. Oyebanji’s two-year anniversary celebrates his dedication to Ekiti State’s progress. He has masterfully navigated Nigeria’s intricate politics, balancing competing interests and fostering growth through strategic investments in key sectors. With his ‘homeboy factor’ and extensive experience serving two former governors in six different capacities, the governor has managed to unite various tendencies within the state, bringing about peace, stability and development. In today’s political landscape, where transactional politics and the interests of the…

Oct

19

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Beyond the horizon: Nigeria’s unwritten chapter – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, News, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Nigeria, Politics

I fondly recall my time at Ijebu-Jesa Grammar School in Osun State, specifically from 1979/80 to 1982/83. This period stands out due to the Unity Party of Nigeria’s (UPN) Free Education programme, spearheaded by the late Obafemi Awolowo. Under this initiative, education was completely free, covering everything from school fees to basic supplies like pencils and erasers. Although Bola Ige governed the old Oyo State at the time, UPN’s programme was implemented across all states under the party’s control. However, the power transition of power on October 1, 1983 marked a significant turning point for the education system in the…

Oct

18

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Federal Government Declares End to Fuel and FX Subsidies

Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsEconomy, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The Nigerian Federal Government has announced the termination of fuel and foreign exchange subsidies, a policy change expected to significantly impact the country's economy. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made this declaration during the presentation of the Nigeria Development Update by the World Bank in Abuja. Reasons Behind the Decision According to Edun, the subsidies had drained the country's economy, costing over N10 trillion, equivalent to five percent of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The removal of these subsidies aims to free up funds for other critical areas of the economy ¹. Expected Outcomes…

Oct

18

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dr. Ikpeazu Reveals Why He Refused To Betray His Predecessor

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, Opinion, Politics

…. I Am a Sinner, but I Choose the Sin I Commit About his tenure as governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu addressed the long-standing public sentiment regarding godfatherism in Nigerian politics. Many Abians had called for Ikpeazu to distance himself from the influence of political godfathers, but he firmly stood his ground, explaining his decision with a mixture of loyalty and personal conviction. Loyalty Over Betrayal “I am a sinner, but I choose the sin I commit,” Ikpeazu stated, emphasizing that while he acknowledges his flaws, betraying those who have helped him is not one of them. He said:…

Oct

17

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tanker Explosion: National Youth Alliance Mourns Jigawa Exco, Other Victims

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsMetro, National Youth Alliance, Next Level, Nigeria

Blames incident on hardship brought about by APC -led Govt The National Youth Alliance (NYA) has expressed sadness over the unfortunate petrol tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which took the life of one of its exco in the state, as well as over 100 other victims. This was expressed in a statement signed by the SA Media to the National Chairman, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson, made available to newsmen in Kaduna on Thursday October 17, 2024. "We at NYA are saddened by the sad incident, which led to the loss of over 100 persons. Such a…