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music, architecture – anything at all. The masquerade is motion; all kinds of motion – athletic motion, graceful motion…Now, the spectators in the arena, they cannot stand rooted somewhere or take a seat… They must get up and follow the masquerade around, if they want to see it in all its magnificence and from all angles. So that’s the literal meaning. But now the symbolic meaning, and why it is a…

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An OBO Presidency, By Idowu Sowunmi 

Davido He has a cult followership across all ages, religions, cultures, and global territorial boundaries. Lagos State gave birth to his journey into the music stardom. But his music career has transcended the shores of Lagos. He is seen today as a global leader of Afro music. His entertainment trademarks have a commanding influence and a mass appeal nationally and internationally. He is a…

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The Ekweremadus, Uxbridge Court and Self-appointed Online Judges

The ongoing unpalatable story of a former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu and his immediate family accused of child trafficking for organ harvesting in the United Kingdom (UK) has suddenly thrown up various emergency analysts, self-appointed online judges and accidental opinion moulders/scholars. The storyline which constituted breaking news in every known media space initially had it…

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Some Nigeria's Gifts to the World…

Some Nigeria’s Gifts to the World…

“Thoughtful and helpful conversation with the United States Deputy Treasury Secretary @wallyadeyemo (Adewale Adeyemo). “Good to discuss the impact of macro fiscal issues on trade, and debt and fiscal space challenges for low income and lower middle income countries. “Great exchange on our Nigerian roots!” © Words of the Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

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Femi Fani-Kayode in APC: Before and After…His Thesis, Antithesis and Synthesis

***Then…December 15, 2019*** “The suggestion that I joined the APC is false and insulting. Those that are peddling this fake news should bury their heads in shame. With what we have witnessed I would rather die than join a filthy, rat-infested sinking ship like the Almajiri Peoples Congress (APC). “Those that claim that I have joined them & that seek to link my good name to such a bloodthirsty,…

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The Case of Two Gavins… While Newsom Celebrates Victory in California, Williamson is Booted out as Education Secretary in London

California Governor Gavin Newsom has been celebrating his emphatic victory over a Republican-led campaign to oust him from office through the special recall election. Newsom won his first term election in 2018 by a landslide. And on Tuesday he claimed another round of resounding victory in the recall election. That means he would remain in office through his term ending in January 2023 and see…

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Tapping into $1trn Green Bond Market, Lagos Scores Another First, Signs $60m Investment to Finance Key Infrastructure Projects

The Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led Lagos State Government has recorded another landmark by becoming the first sub-national government to tap into the $1 trillion Nigerian Green Bond Market Development Programme to finance key infrastructure projects. Signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with implementing partners such as FMDQ Group and Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Africa on Tuesday…

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Another Crossfire over Banditry/Insecurity…Adesina versus Gumi

Buhari’s Media Aide to Islamic Cleric: You’re a Bandit-lover Gumi Replies Adesina: Keep Quiet, You Bootlicker • “For those who believe in the ineluctable victory of good over evil, no matter how long it takes, this has been an inspiring week. “From the forests of a thousand daemons in Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger States, among others, bandits, criminals, evildoers are taking a pounding. In their…

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Restructuring Nigeria…Wike's Tax Revolution This Time Around

Restructuring Nigeria…Wike’s Tax Revolution This Time Around

On September 6, 2021, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, formally declared a revolution of some sort in the collective bargaining for restructuring Nigeria. Wike’s masterstroke was his administration’s legal fireworks to uphold the constitutional right and authority of states of the federation to impose, collect and utilise Value Added Taxes (VAT) within their respective territorial…

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WHO Appoints Ihekweazu as Head of Newly Created Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence in Berlin & Assistant Director-General for Health Emergency Intelligence in Geneva

WHO Appoints Ihekweazu as Head of Newly Created Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence in Berlin & Assistant Director-General for Health Emergency Intelligence in Geneva

“Even as we respond to the pandemic, we must learn the lessons it is teaching us. “One of the most clear is the need for new, powerful systems and tools for global surveillance, to collect, analyse and disseminate data on outbreaks with the potential to become epidemics and pandemics. “Viruses move fast, but data can move even faster. “With the right information, countries and communities can…

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Still on Abba Kyari…Police Chief Receives NPF Panel Report on Hushpuppi's Allegations

Still on Abba Kyari…Police Chief Receives NPF Panel Report on Hushpuppi’s Allegations

Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, Thursday received the report of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Special Investigation Panel (SIP), investigating the alleged indictment of the erstwhile Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Abba Kyari, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). It would be recalled that the United States Central District Court in California had…

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Crossfire: The Raging 'War' Between Presidency and Ortom over Insecurity…

Crossfire: The Raging ‘War’ Between Presidency and Ortom over Insecurity…

Buhari and Ortom “In an attempt to boost his sinking political fortunes, Ortom takes the cheapest and lowest route possible by playing on ethnic themes – and in doing so knowingly causes deaths of innocent Nigerians by inciting farmers against herders, and Christians against Muslims. “Specifically, Ortom stirs up hatred by targeting one single ethnic group in Nigeria – using language…

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Mohammed Fawehinmi Died of COVID-19 Complications, Says Family…To Be Buried Aug 27 in Ondo

“Today however, we are in a position to inform you that our dear brother died from COVID-19 related complications.” TEXT OF A PRESS CONFERENCE BY THE GANI FAWEHINMI FAMILY HELD IN LAGOS ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021 Our dear gentlemen and ladies of the Press. 1. On behalf of myself, the other siblings of late Mohammed Fawehinmi, and the entire Gani Fawehinmi family, I warmly welcome you to this…

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And the World Leaders Failed Afghanistan...Welcome to New Era of 'National Terrorists' Sovereignty'

And the World Leaders Failed Afghanistan…Welcome to New Era of ‘National Terrorists’ Sovereignty’

It is no longer news that Afghanistan has once again slipped back to the hands of the Talibans. This development, however, the arguments and counter-arguments, the fact is sacrosanct – the world leaders have failed the people of Afghanistan! Were the world leaders expecting miracle to take place after the United States of America repeatedly signaled her intentions to withdraw all her troops…

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Good Night Mohammed! Gani Fawehinmi’s First Son Dies at 52

Mohammed Fawehinmi, the first son of of late legal luminary and human rights activist, Gani Fawehinmi, Wednesday died at the age of 52. It was gathered that Mohammed reportedly complained of difficulty in breathing and he was rushed to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Confirming the news, veteran journalist and lawyer, Richard Akinnola, wrote on his Facebook page: “Mama called…

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Welcome Back 'Almighty' Toll Gates! Henceforth, Cars to Pay N200; SUVs N300; Buses: Private N300; Commercial N150; Luxury N500; and Trucks N500

Welcome Back ‘Almighty’ Toll Gates! Henceforth, Cars to Pay N200; SUVs N300; Buses: Private N300; Commercial N150; Luxury N500; and Trucks N500

The President Muhammadu Buhari administration Wednesday approved new regulations and the return of toll gate operations across the federal roads and bridges in the country. Under the latest regime, recommended Tolling Fees in the Approved Policy and Regulations range from N150 to N500. The breakdown shows that henceforth Cars would pay N200; SUVs N300; Private Buses N300; Commercial Buses N150;…

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Alleged Sexual Harassment…And Andrew Cuomo Becomes 9th New York Governor to Resign

“Given the circumstances, the best way I can help now is if I step aside and let government get back to government. “And therefore that is what I’ll do, because I work for you, and doing the right thing, is doing the right thing for you. “In my mind, I have never crossed the line with anyone. But I didn’t realize the extent to which the line has been redrawn. “Thank you for letting me serve…