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Ayorinde’s homily at Achievers University convocation ceremony

Daily Dispatch December 24, 2023

By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 It has become customary for the Pro-chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Achievers University, Owo, Dr. (Hon.) Bode Ayorinde, to invite me to the university’s convocation ceremony. I must have attended the last five in a row.

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Ebenezer Obey: Unstoppable flight of destiny (2)

Daily Dispatch December 22, 2023

By Tunde Odesola Out, out, brief candle! And the bard died. Darkness descended. The soul departed the body in a final shuttle, shuffling off this mortal coil, to be heard no more but his legacy lives on, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister (MFR). Unlike Fuji music, whose originator, Barrister, battled lifelong to assert his kingship, Jùjú music […]

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Kwankwaso After the Supreme Court

Daily Dispatch December 21, 2023

By Azu Ishiekwene In the last one and a half decades, Rabiu Kwankwaso has been the most charismatic politician out of Kano after the passing of Abubakar Rimi. Kwankwaso is not just charismatic; he is consequential, with a cult-like following that responds twice, even when he calls once. He is facing yet another defining moment […]

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Fubara: How (not) to deal with a political godfather

Daily Dispatch December 20, 2023

By @AgbeseAndrew In the year, 2019, Malam Nasir El-rufai, after winning the governorship election in Kaduna State, declared publicly that he has triumphed over godfatherism by retiring four political godfathers in his state. It was a claim that resonated with the politics of that period as there were pockets of infighting between those helped into […]

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Now that IPPIS is gone…

Daily Dispatch December 20, 2023

By Bola BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 The Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has taken our universities and polytechnics off the IPPIS (Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System); the Councils of these institutions of higher learning are now to be responsible for their running, including the payment of salaries and other emoluments. Enforced

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The Political Drama Series From Rivers

Daily Dispatch December 17, 2023

By Kazeem Akintunde The Christmas Season is finally here. It is a period to make merry and rejoice. It is also a time to reflect on the outgoing year; look back at what was achieved, the lessons learnt, missed opportunities, and to also plan for the coming year.  Most Nigerians are simply happy that they […]