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June 12, 1993: Of the Braves and the Malefactors
June 12, 1993: Of the Braves and the Malefactors By Oluwaseyi Oduyela Truth be told that I do not regard MKO Abiola as the hero of the June 12, 1993, election, I have maintained this position, and I will go to my grave with it. Why don’t I regard MKO as hero or symbol of…
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Clarion Call from a Screwed Generation to a Hopeless Generation
Clarion Call from a Screwed Generation to a Hopeless Generation By Oluwaseyi Oduyela Truth be told that I was never an active student activist during my undergraduate years at the prestigious University of Ibadan. While I was not a student activist, but, I never missed any rally; in fact, I have missed lectures for rallies.…
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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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Senator Bukola Saraki: The Story of a Serial Traitor
Senator Bukola Saraki: The Story of a Serial Traitor By Oluwaseyi Oduyela Dr. Bukola Saraki worked as a Medical Officer at Rush Green Hospital, Essex between 1988 and 1989. He was a Director of Societe Generale Bank (Nig) Ltd from 1990-2000. He was appointed special assistant to the President on Budget in 2000 and fired…
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Could Buhari have Conceded Defeat as Jonathan Did?
Could Buhari have Conceded Defeat as Jonathan Did? By Odimegwu Onwumer Some Nigerians think that the perceived needed change that was being yearned for in order to move Nigeria forward has come. One, because President Goodluck Jonathan conceded to the supposed victory of Muhammadu Buhari in the March 28 presidential election and two, because he…
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BUHARI SUPPORTERS AND THE TYRANNY OF IDEOLOGY
By Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC For the past four years, even since 2009 I have been very critical of GEJ’s leadership style and very few people saw it as wrong. In fact I have received commendations and a lot of likes. I am not just doing what I do because I want people to cheer me.…
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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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Is the 2015 Election Necessary?
By Oluwaseyi Oduyela I remember when the state police debate came up, many Nigerians argued that Nigeria is not ripe for State Police. Some of these people are “intellectuals.” They argued that Governors will abuse their powers and use the police against their political opponents. Hmmm… I asked them about what the federal government has…
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GOVERNOR AMOSUN’S CRIME CONFESSION
GOVERNOR AMOSUN’S CRIME CONFESSION By Oluwaseyi Oduyela I watched and enjoyed Bill Cosby’s “Kids Say the Darndest Things” aired on CBS in the late 90s to the early 2000s and the utterances of some of Nigerian politicians brought back the memory. According to this report: “Amosun has shocked Nigerians with the very damaging revelation that…
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