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Rumours of coup…

Daily Dispatch March 10, 2024

By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 “And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet…” (Matthew 24: 6) . As Nigerians are drenched in cries of agony, so is the air also thick […]

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Bola Ahmed Tinubu: “Emi lokan and Sons” Nigeria Limited.

Daily Dispatch March 8, 2024

By Bolaji O. Akinyemi. The overbearing influence of Seyi Tinubu over state affairs was first noticed prior to the Lekki Toll gate massacre of Nigerian youths who were out on a peaceful protest against police brutality. Seyi’s company is alleged to hold the monopoly of right to the lighting and the camera system at the […]

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Deep calleth out to the deep…

Daily Dispatch March 6, 2024

By Bola Bolawole turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Last week, I asked the question which life we would love to live – biblical Abraham’s or Lazarus’s – and it drew a lot of comments. I must admit that it isn’t everyone who can connect with last week’s piece, hence today’s title of the deep calling out […]

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Reinventing, restructuring, renovating panel-beating Nigeria or what? – 2

Daily Dispatch March 4, 2024

By Bolanle Bolawole turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Last week, we ran the first part of Prof. Banji Akintoye’s treatise on Nigeria, its history, problems, prospects and, well, final solution to the Nigerian quagmire; hopefully, not in the mould of Adolf Hitler’s final solution to the Jewish question! None of the over 360 Nigerian ethnic nationalities […]

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Unending Search for a Common Ground: Understanding the Dynamics of Human and Wildlife Conflict

Daily Dispatch March 3, 2024

The term “wild” implies creatures untouched by the direct influence of humanity, preserving their instincts and behaviors. On the other hand, zoological gardens serve as ex-situ conservation sites, showcasing these magnificent animals to the public, albeit in a tamed and controlled environment. Families flock to zoos for leisure and education, seeking to

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Grooming Honourable Men (1)

Daily Dispatch March 3, 2024

By Olusanya Mary As parents groom the girl child for adulthood,  into becoming a good wife and motherhood. Who pays attention and grooms the boy child to become an honorable MAN in our families and society. A practical belief for the Nigerian Man is “Just make money as a man and every other thing will […]