The ENDSARS Protest is still fresh in my memory, it gives a poignant reminder of a catalogue of event that led to the death , destruction of lives and properties, though it could be regarded as an epochal moment in our history that marked the strength of an unassailabe population , who were in congruent, agreed that the activities of ... Read More »
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INEC Chairman Highlights Readiness for Edo State Governorship Election Amid Flood Recovery
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the third regular quarterly consultative meeting for this year. You may recall that our first meeting for the year was held on Tuesday 19th March 2024 while the second took place two months ago on Monday 13th May 2024. You may also recall that the last meeting focused mainly on the forthcoming ... Read More »
Bariga Chairman Assures No Protests by Youths and Students
Bariga, Lagos – Barrister Kolade David Alabi, the incumbent Chairman of Bariga LCDA Lagos and the President of ALGON, has assured the general public that youths and students residing in Bariga area of Lagos State won’t be participating in any protest, rage or violent activities. This is coming following the announcement of a proposed protest by some members of the ... Read More »
Ken Calebs Olumese: The Visionary Behind Lagos Nightlife. by Mayor Akinpelu
He’s a special breed. The man who changed the concept of nightclubbing in Lagos. He’s Ken Calebs Olumese, the Governor of Niteshift. I met the Governor when I was in charge of a column on ‘People and Parties’ at Vintage People magazine. My publisher, Mr. Muyiwa Adetiba, had asked me to interview a friend of his, Ken Olumese, who was ... Read More »
“Long Overdue: The Generational Protest to Address Nigeria’s Political and Economic Crisis”
I’m compelled to script these words to put the issues before us in proper perspective. To advise Leadership correctly. And to help create order in the emergent chaos fueled by Political Operators, Agents of State and Spokespersons of Government. I must inform them here and now that to desperately seek to stifle the political space, to strangle the freedom to ... Read More »
President Tinubu Urged to Address Nigerians as Protests Loom
President Tinubu should directly address the nation amidst rising tensions ahead of the planned protest on August 1st, 2024, led by young Nigerians voicing their concerns about the harsh economic conditions. There is a growing worry about the perception of the president as disconnected and lacking solutions to national challenges. Senator Ali Ndume recently accused the president of being controlled ... Read More »
Governor Adeleke Calls for Dialogue with Protest Organizers and Stakeholders
Governor Ademola Adeleke has fixed tomorrow Monday for a comprehensive dialogue with organizers of upcoming national protests alongside stakeholders from the security and civil societies. In a directive handed down on Sunday morning, the state Governor instructed his team members to reach out to representatives of various civil society groups and student bodies for a dialogue session on the state ... Read More »
“GWO GWO GWO NGWO: Analyzing the Ethnic Tensions and Rivalries in Nigeria”. O. O. Odumosu
See below a quotation extracted from a blog today obviously belonging to another Obigoat. “Breaking: Farming in the Southeast is really yielding fruitfully and crashing prices.Bag of Potatoes sold ₦6,000. Basket of Tomatoes sold ₦27,000.This to show the North that East can never bow to any of their threat or pressure concerning food shortage, we are Ndi gboo.All the way ... Read More »
IGP Emphasizes Professionalism and Rule of Law to Tactical Commanders Ahead of Planned Protests
In light of recent intelligence reports on the upcoming planned protests in the country, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, today 27th July, 2024, held an emergency meeting with tactical commanders of the Nigeria Police Force to emphasize the principles of professionalism and adherence to the rule of law in managing public demonstrations. The tactical ... Read More »
Justice Gbolagunte: The Jurist Who Planned His Own Farewell”. Rev. Oyedemi
The Pastor of New Reservation Area Baptist Church, Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo State, Rev. Kayode Oyedemi, on Friday disclosed that late Justice Adegboye Ayinla Gbolagunte of the Oyo State Judiciary knew he would die and so had planned his funeral by choosing the cemetery his remains would be buried, and had paid for his vault. He revealed this during his sermon ... Read More »