Planned Protest: Silencing Organisers With Loud Propaganda If there will be a nationwide protest as planned on August 1, it may not be loud like the propaganda this government has rolled out to demonise it. The news about the protest has gone viral than the planned protest itself and in a way provided the shield … Read more
By Bashorun J.K. Randle It would be something between hyperbole and premature jubilation to describe the minimum capital requirements for banks announced by Mr. Yemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a bombshell. On the contrary, the Governor of the CBN deliberately and meticulously stuck to his well choreographed strategy of … Read more
By Bashorun J.K. Randle The contest is not really a case of Chartered Accountants versus Economists because many Chartered Accountants actually trained as economists before becoming Chartered Accountants. Vice-Versa (similarly), many of our leading economists qualified as Chartered Accountants before venturing into economics as their area of specialization. EDITOR’S PICKS JAMB And Candidates: A Case … Read more
In the ongoing discussion about gender roles, one question stands out: “Weakest Vessel or the Strongest Gender?” This inquiry stems from a biblical verse in 1 Peter 3:7, where the Apostle Peter instructs husbands to honour their wives as the “weaker vessel.” This phrase has been controversially interpreted throughout history as suggesting women are universally … Read more
By Idowu Faleye In the bustling political landscape of Ondo-State, Nigeria, the upcoming primary election looms large, signaling a pivotal moment for the All Progressives Congress (APC) party. As the state grapples with infrastructural deficits and seeks a visionary leader to steer it towards economic buoyancy, the spotlight shines on Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as the … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Life is a peaceful war. It’s a funny dirge. Life is the mystery of the eyeball and the proverbial pointed stick the Yoruba call ‘igi ganganran’. Igi ganganran, the pointed stick, aims to rupture the pupil, but a blink and the eye is saved from eternal darkness by the eyelids. Editor’s Pick: … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that Breaking barriers and rewriting history, Donia Abu Taleb, a taekwondo powerhouse from Saudi Arabia, has secured her spot at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Making waves as the first Saudi female athlete to clinch a direct qualification, Abu Taleb’s journey is a testament to grit and determination. EDITOR’S PICKS: … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that Key political figures and influencers are gearing up for the highly anticipated 2024 LEADERSHIP Conference and Awards. Scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, the event aims to tackle pressing issues under the theme “An Economy In Distress: Which way forward?” Editor’s … Read more
The dream was enticing, a new Nigeria led by the competency and integrity of Peter Obi. After decades of misrule, Obi’s candidacy galvanized Nigerian youth hungry for change. But Obi’s electoral loss may have been a blessing in disguise as Nigeria descends into crisis. Had Obi won, he would have inherited a hot mess – … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Well, much as causation has been attributed to poverty, religious and ethnic extremism and others, it’s time the Federal Government revisited its security architecture and remodelled countermeasure strategies to yield fruitful results. The faithful choice of a good businessman is to recoil his strategies if output isn’t justified by investments and governments … Read more
By Bashorun J.K. Randle At the interview that preceded our admission to King’s College, Lagos, Sonny and I struck up a friendship that spilled over to 2nd January 1957 when we found ourselves in the same class at the age of thirteen years. Hence it was a privilege to witness firsthand his prodigious intellect which … Read more
In a few days, it will be the end of the year 2023. It has been a year replete with stories, many of them bad. The mind struggles to find the good story, not tainted by doubt, or worry. Perhaps the spate of tragic, disturbing events that erupted across the world in the more recent … Read more
The barman at the New Americana Hotel, Washington D.C. was plying the retired partners of KPMG who are still awaiting their gratuity and pension with exotic cocktails and succulent canapes in mock sympathy following the BREAKING NEWS: ‘’KPMG SLAPPED WITH $6.2 MILLION FINE OVER OIL AUDIT ERRORS’’ -Bloomberg, August 15, 2017 (Hannah Murphy) ‘’Miller Energy … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE As of July 16, 2022, Iyiola Omisore, a Prince of Ife and a celebrated political strategist and master of the game, was the party’s National Secretary. Still, APC lost very badly in Ifeland. Incidentally, that’s where Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, the party’s current State Chairman, was also born. EDITOR’S PICKS Don’t Hand Over … Read more
By Bashorun J.K. Randle Let me start by acknowledging the presence in our midst of his Excellency Dr. Peter Mbah the Governor of the Enugu. Editor’s Pick: Court Jails Two Over Sale Of Fake Patience Jonathan’s Gold Lagos To Prosecute Staff Of Nightclub For Alleged Attack On LASEPA Officials Lagos State Seals Hospital Over Negligence … Read more
By Femi Odere The much-awaited and anticipated Nigerian presidential election has come and gone with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) declared the winner of the presidential contest. The president-elect was also a two-term governor of Lagos State (Nigeria’s foremost commercial and most populous state) for eight years. The recently concluded … Read more
By Bashorun J. K Randle 27th August 1985 qualifies as a red-letter day. On that memorable day, Brigadier Joshua Dogonyaro made the following announcement on Nigerian radio and television (It was preceded by martial music); Before the day was over, what followed was another announcement (again preceded by martial music) but this time by Brigadier … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Abba Kyari, CFR, OON! Remember him? Kyari was the Chief of Staff (CoS) to former President Muhammadu Buhari. Born on September 23, 1952, he served in that prestigious position between August 2015 and April 2020. Editors Pick Bureau De Change Operators Kick As CBN Restricts Forex Trading Over 100 Terrorists Killed As … Read more
By Tunde Odesola A good old friend of mine resident in Chicago, Yomi Abioye, aka Macito, texted me after reading the first part of this article. The Ifon-born indigene of Osun said, “You ought to have ended this write-up this week and focus your next article on the bunch of buccaneers in our legislature that … Read more
It was an atmosphere of a renewed love on Sunday, as the Director ABN TV, Mr. Ifeanyi Okali along with his lovely wife, Oluchi again recommitted to their conjugal vow amidst excitement. Editors Pick BREAKING: CBN Takes New Measures To Stabilize Naira Against Dollar Who Will Save Local Governments From The Firm Grips Of State … Read more