Gnassingbe Eyadema has arrived Nigeria These are deeply troubling times and disturbing developments from Nigeria. I watched with shock a video clip where the two sons of Mr President were ranked in order of protocol, ahead of Ministers and Government officials, during the State visit to Qatar. Both Seyi and Yinka were the first to be introduced to Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamid, even ahead of the Minister of foreign affairs. I know many imbecilic Nigerians will defend this indefensible, but it will not stop some of us from speaking out. When Tinubu was sworn in as President on May…
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In this world, there are some people whose said can not and must not be taken seriously. It is one thing to say something. It is another kettle of fish to be able to follow through and work the talk. Aare Isiaka Olaguju (SAN) is the chairman of the Oyo state Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC). He was in charge of the Commission and actually supervised the 2021 Local Government Election. The 2021 Local Government Election was mostly uncontested save for Ibarapa East and Ido Local Governments where the Labour Party and the Zenith Labor Party presented stiff challenges to the…
Irish poet and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature, William Butler Yeats, aptly put it in his famous The Second Coming. When things fall apart, wrote Yeats, not only can’t the centre hold, even the falcon cannot hear the falconer. I find a corollary in this cause and effects thesis offered by Yeats in the narration of Reverend Richard Henry Stone. Stone was one of the earliest American missionaries to come to Africa during the nineteenth century. He was a representative of the Southern Baptist Convention and spent quality time among the people of Western Nigeria. Stone lived…
A presidential aide on digital and new media, O’tega Ogra, said there is nothing wrong with the inclusion of Seyi and Yinka on Tinbubu’s visit to Qatar Ogra said world leaders like Barrack Obama, Bill Clinton, George Bush, Donald Trump and others went on foreign trips whilst in office with their families He said travelling with family members helps to soften a leader’s public image and aid in diplomatic relations. Seyi and Yinka to travel with Tinubu to Qatar Presidency aide defends Tinubu’s sons travelling with the president to Qatar. “From the public image and diplomacy angle, bringing family members…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state is no longer hiding his disdain for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Government. In fact, the Oyo state Governor have removed all veil and have assumed the position of tormentor -in-chief to the Federal Government. Those who don’t know the Governor very well will be surprised at the turn of events between the Governor and the man he was praising to the highest heavens not too long ago. Some of us who know the Governor through his antecedents are never surprised. The shoe is now on the other feet and Governor Makinde is…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state had invested so much in the Parks Management System he set up during his first tenure. Governor Makinde had, during his first tenure, proscribed the National Union of Road Transport Workers, (NURTW) and replaced it with the PMS. At the time, he appointed one Mukaila aka “Auxillary” to head the PMS. Auxillary at the time just finished serving jail terms in Lagos. Critics and well meaning citizens of Oyo state pointed out to Governor Makinde that it was a height of insensitivity for him to appoint an ex convict to head such an important…
Bellagio Airline Limited proudly announces the appointment of Bernice Kunbi Leshi as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a historic moment in the airline industry. With this appointment, Leshi becomes the first female cabin crew professional to hold such a prestigious position within the company. Bringing a wealth of experience from her extensive decorated career in aviation, Leshi has demonstrated her prowess across various facets of the industry, including cabin services, operations, and human resources. Her journey in aviation has seen her excel in key roles at reputable organizations such as Virgin Nigeria Airways, Azman Air Services Limited, XE Jet…
This days, a verse from the song of the late Ilorin musician, Odolaye Aremu always and readily comes to mind. I always recollect the particular verse when I see how much Governor Makinde is trying to fit into his newly but self assigned role of “defender of the masses”. The verse goes thus, “…eni ti nde’le ekete Olohun ndedi Oun naa”. He who engages in the digging up of the hole of the rodent, Almighty God is also digging at his buttocks. It’s hilarious, yet, loaded with meanings. Governor Makinde have recently been digging hard at the president. He is…
Nigeria Customs Service has suspended its food disposal initiative following a stampede that claimed seven lives on February 23. The deaths occurred during the distribution of 25kg bags of rice at its zonal headquarters in Yaba, Lagos State The service announced the suspension in a statement by its National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, on Monday. Mr Maiwada said that the suspension was part of the service’s resolve to ensure the safety of Nigerians and to enable it properly articulate its next line of action and not defeat the vision of the initiative. The NCS on February 20 announced that…
Africa is very rich in adage, proverbs and wise sayings. There is hardly any circumstance that the African man can not coin analogies. The Yorubas in particular have a rich, albeit unwritten encyclopedia of proverbs, adage and wise sayings apt for different situations. As I ruminate on the tough situations prevalent in the country today, vis-a-vis the acceptance ratings of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a Yoruba adage comes to mind. “Bi Omode ba subu, a wo iwaju, bi Agba ba subu, a wo eyin”. If a toddler falls down, he looks at the front, however, if an adult falls, he…