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A tale of two states By abiodun KOMOLAFE

A tale of two states By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Charles Dickens, in his classic novel A Tale of Two Cities, contrasted the turbulent similarities and differences of London and Paris during a time of profound change. For London and Paris, Dickens famously summed up his assessment as being “the best of times and the worst of times.” Ekiti and Osun are currently undergoing a deep political transition, as they present both similar and contrasting situations. In Ekiti, the incumbent governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO), has accomplishments to show the people and is seeking re-election. Osun, however, presents a contrasting tale! Next year will be a buildup to the real,…
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Ijebu-Jesa Grammar School at 70! (2) Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

Ijebu-Jesa Grammar School at 70! (2) Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

According to Michael Afolayan, a US-based Professor of Education and Linguistics, what is happening in IJGS “is a systemic problem - the aphorism of the crooked top. Today, we have a pseudo-leadership that has no value for education. Imagine such a great school you just appraised here having only 10 permanent teachers! “Just imagine the IJGS in the days of Oba Joseph Ajayi Palmer, when every trained teacher wanted to come and serve there. I recall the late Mr. E. Adegbola, owner of Surulere Bookstore in Ile-Ife and Ijebu-Jesa, who was a headmaster where I taught at the time. He…
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A Legal Reappraisal of the Continued Prosecution of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu

A Legal Reappraisal of the Continued Prosecution of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu

Nullum Crimen Sine Lege and the Constitutional Necessity of Entering Nolle Prosequi: By: Charles Ude, Esq. The prosecution and continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu now present a converging crisis of constitutional law, criminal jurisprudence, and national security policy. Two unavoidable legal conclusions emerge with clarity: (1) the charges are constitutionally incompetent due to reliance on repealed and inapplicable statutory frameworks, and(2) national stability and public interest constitutionally compel the Attorney-General of the Federation to invoke nolle prosequi under Section 174 of the 1999 Constitution. This matter has transcended ordinary prosecution and now poses a fundamental test of Nigeria’s commitment…
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Abia State Government Revokes Certificate Of Occupancy And Retakes Possession Of Abia Hotels, Umuahia.

Abia State Government Revokes Certificate Of Occupancy And Retakes Possession Of Abia Hotels, Umuahia.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: The Abia State Government has revoked the Certificate of Occupancy and retaken possession of Abia Hotels, Umuahia, from Investment Guarantee Limited, the lessee, due to the company's failure to fulfill the terms and conditions of the Development Lease Agreement signed with the State Government in 2013. In the development lease agreement, Investment Guarantee Limited committed to upgrade and redevelop the Hotel to a 3-Star Protea Standard Hotel and manage it for 25 years. However, the company has failed to upgrade and redevelop the Hotel to the agreed standards after 12 years and are in breach of other…
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Delta State: Raising The Margins Beyond Partisanship And Propaganda To Performance I.

Delta State: Raising The Margins Beyond Partisanship And Propaganda To Performance I.

Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most notable performing Governors. His administration’s “MORE Agenda” — Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace And Security — has provided a clear roadmap for governance, translating plans into tangible outcomes across infrastructure, social welfare, and fiscal management. Delta State under Governor Oborevwori is proving that clear vision and disciplined execution can deliver real change. In just about every sector and aspect of leadership the protagonist of the M.O.R.E Agenda the Executive Governor of Delta State Chief Sheriff Oborevwori has shown…
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