Category: African News
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Zenith Bank under Ovia and Emefiele: Alleged Epicenter of Corruption
Zenith Bank under Ovia and Emefiele: Alleged Epicenter of Corruption Authored by Seyi Oduyela, Washington DC. Documentation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Police Special Fraud Unit paints a concerning picture of Zenith Bank allegedly serving as a haven for corrupt practices, particularly involving influential figures. This expose by Seyi Oduyela unveils…
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Balancing Civil Unrest and Public Safety
Many hard-working Nigerians have lost their business to hoodlums through looting without police protection. These people work hard to set up their business while members of the National Assembly watch and smile to the banks every month on a salary of N29M a month for doing nothing.
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Towards Police Reform
What should be at the centre of reform is State Police. Let the states start to take responsibilities, let them rise to protect their citizens. The governors should rise to the occasion, they are responsible for their citizens’ safety from police abuse, armed robbers, and kidnappers.
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Nigeria and the Poverty of Leadership Part 1
Nigeria and the Poverty of Leadership Part 1 Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC Contemporary leadership theory has been described as complex, fragmented, and contradictory, making its study frustrating for the scholar and its application difficult for the practitioner. Throughout human history, social and political observers have recognized the importance of leadership and have contemplated the most…
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Much Ado About Citizen Journalism and Ethics
Much Ado About Citizen Journalism and Ethics Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC It is troubling to see how some “citizen journalists” have taken up the responsibility to (miss)inform the public or rather sell half-truth or total falsehood. Journalism is not about spreading lies; it’s about reporting the truth, giving all sides the opportunity to air their views.…
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Buhari’s “War on Corruption” and the Unasked Questions
Buhari’s “War on Corruption” and the Unasked Questions Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC Throughout the electioneering campaign, candidate Muhammadu Buhari, now President Muhammadu Buhari did not hide his plan to fight corruption. He also believed that the best weapon to use is the Code of Conduct Bureau which was established by the military. So, the promise of…
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The Paradox of Buhari’s Candidacy
The Paradox of Buhari’s Candidacy By Oluwaseyi Oduyela I read Pastor Tunde Bakare’s interview with Daily Times and particularly paid attention to comments of readers to this interview and I feel sorry for Nigeria. When Nigerians support they do it blindly, when they oppose, it’s blindly too. My people are like God. They…
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Professor Humphrey Nwosu: Founding Father of June 12
Professor Humphrey Nwosu: Founding Father of June 12 Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC While we celebrate June 12, one man-made it possible for us all to talk about it. That man has never come up in our narratives. The person behind the success of June 12 is Professor Humphrey Nwosu. Gen Babangida, according to Professor Omoruyi wanted…
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ON JUNE 12 HEROISM- CAN YOU PUT SOMETHING ON NOTHING?
ON JUNE 12 HEROISM- CAN YOU PUT SOMETHING ON NOTHING? Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC Many people don’t get my point on June 12. They misunderstand and misinterpret my position on June 12 and Abiola. It is true I don’t dig the man; it is true I didn’t vote in 1993 because I didn’t see both Abiola…
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NigeriaPulse.com in Our Confusion
NigeriaPulse.com in Our Confusion Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC http://nigeriapulse.com/how-apc-bought-the-throne-for-sanusi-lamido/ My interest in this website started after I read an article published on how Tinubu took bribe concerning the appointment of Mr. Sanusi Lamido’s replacement. I read the article and there was nowhere the ghost writer attempted to interview Tinubu for his own side of the story.…
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