Category: Opinion
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Oba of Benin accuses EFCC of corruption
Oba of Benin, Ewuare II has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is aiding crimes in the country. The monarch made the allegations when he received the new Benin Zonal Director of EFCC, Effa Okim in his Palace in Benin on Monday. He cited a case involving unnamed former palace officials who were…
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Ondo 2024: How Lucky will be lucky in November 16
By Kennedy Ikantu Peretei. It is no longer news that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set aside 16th November 2024 for the Governorship election in Ondo State. In an election that has been code-named “Battle of the former Deputy Governors”, Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress…
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Starnews survey indicates how Aiyedatiwa performed in four months
By Miracle Ogunde Since assuming office on December 27, 2023, after the demise of his boss, the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been steering the affairs of the Sunshine State. In an online survey conducted by Starnews NG, we sought the opinions of Ondo residents to rate Aiyedatiwa’s performance as Ondo State Governor…
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My encounter with Ibrahim Magu of EFCC
By Lere Olayinka I was in Abuja to attend a Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON) program in 2017. The then EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu was one of those who delivered Keynote Address at the event. In his address, Magu accused media owners have been aiding corruption in the country. After he finished speaking and…
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Ondo 2024: Mabaja, Ojorolaye Lyrical rendition and matters arising
-Debo Akinbami Before the lull descended on the Ondo wing of the All Progressives Congress, its home was more convivial. Things have not remained the same for the broom’s party since it held its last gubernatorial party primary. Before the contest, her camp was beehived. While it lasted, publicists were at their best, deploying…
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EFCC and the demon of corruption
Lere Olayinka It was former Presidential Spokesperson, Dr Reuben Abati that wrote an article about demons in Aso Rock Villa, and this has remained a reference. Demons are spirits which are not visible and cannot be felt by anyone. They are in our midst at all times either as our friends, brethren, blood relatives…
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EFCC: The Aláríwo, Noise maker of Nigeria
By Lere Olayinka Nigerians have always been sentimental about issues concerning Politically Exposed Persons, and it is understandable. I still remember what many Nigerians said about Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) then. What has happened to Dasuki and all the Arms Money they claimed he stole? Has anyone been convicted because of what was termed then…
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2024: Why John Ola Mafo is the best man to lead Ondo State
By Ariyo Adeola Addition As the 2024 Gubernatorial Election begins to gather momentum, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo state will in a couple of days elects who will hold the party’s ticket in the Governorship election coming up later this year. Many eminent qualified individuals (aspirants) have signified their intentions to fly the…
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The avoidable tragedy in Okuama
Sixteen Soldiers on national assignment to rescue some kidnapped victims were brutally murdered by some unknown people in the Okuama community in Ughelli Local Government Area of Delta State. It was really an unprovoked invitation to trouble; and the baited trouble came so ferociously to a hitherto peaceful community. History is meant to teach us…
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Herbert Wigwe’s Death And The Black Box Metaphor
By Clem Asika As an inquisitive teenager growing up, I had always wondered why a certain black box was so important in an aeroplane that it was frantically searched for. I thus considered as funny, the frenzy with which the aviation authorities world over searched for it when an aircraft crashed. What is so special…