OPINION

Ekiti State and the Shifting Security Landscape

Opinion: BY HC ADE Security is the inalienable right from any fear or threat. Security, they also say, is a stage of being free from danger or threat while insecurity is the obvious presence of either or both the danger and the threat.  Insecurity is a global phenomenon that Nigeria …

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El-Rufai, Amaechi and the Loose Cannons of Nigeria’s Politics

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai and Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, two influential figures in Nigerian politics, have been making headlines with their bold comments and actions. Their unconventional approach has sparked debate about whether they’re reckless loose cannons or calculated strategists. As Nigeria navigates its intricate political landscape, El-Rufai, …

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Good News From Ekiti State

Opinion: BY MICHAEL ABIOLA Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s selection as ‘Governor of the Year 2024’ comes as no surprise, given his strategic vision for Ekiti State. One worth mentioning is the construction of a world-class Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in the state. This is not just for the immediate but …

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Good News From Ekiti State

Opinion: BY MICHAEL ABIOLA Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s selection as ‘Governor of the Year 2024’ comes as no surprise, given his strategic vision for Ekiti State. One worth mentioning is the construction of a world-class Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in the state. This is not just for the immediate but …

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Remembering Anthony Enahoro

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE It is a settled fact that Anthony Eromosele Enahoro (July 22, 1923 – December 15, 2010) was an outstanding product of Nigeria’s pre-independence era. Enahoro moved one of the motions for independence and there’s a lot for us to look at in the context of the …

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IGP Egbetokun’s Leadership Style: Exhibiting Expertise In Police Recruitment and Conflict Management

Opinion: BY OMOOBA OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI The efficiency of the Nigeria Police Force, which happens to be the lead security agency in internal security, to combat increased rate of crimes and criminality across the length and breadth of Nigeria has over time been undermined by persistent shortage of manpower. With a …

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Tinubu and The Rhythm Of Restructuring

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE President Bola Tinubu’s recent announcement to unbundle the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Kaduna State, into six geo-political zones is an important landmark in Nigeria’s journey towards true federalism and regionalism, which lies not in the constitutional or institutional structure, but in the society …

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Lessons From Ghana

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE# Nigeria’s self-proclaimed status as the ‘Giant of Africa’ is being questioned once again, and a recent example from Ghana highlights this reality. The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana conceded defeat even before the polls closed, showcasing a level of democratic maturity. This incident serves …

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A Tragedy and Travesty: GT Bank Vs. Journalism

Opinion: BY ABIODUN BAIYEWU Global Rights is appalled by the travesty of justice and calls for an end to the intimidation and continued detention of four journalists: Olurotimi Olawale, Precious Eze Chukwunonso, Roland Olonishuwa, and Seun Odunlami, noting that they have unjustly remained “wards” of the Nigerian criminal justice system …

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A Tribute To ‘Cash Madam’, Princess Khadijat Adebisi Abike Edionseri (Nee Elegbede)

BY LUKEMON OWOLABI Twice, Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey got it wrong but correcting his mistake became unnecessary as it gave a new meaning to exploits of the quintessential woman of all times. ‘Board Members’ was one of Ebenezer Obey’s classic albums, it was released in 1972 when the Lagos social …

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