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MAN STICKS TO GLOOM AND DOOM

By Olabode Opeseitan Every year, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (M.A.N.) releases figures that read like obituaries for the nation’s industrial spirit. In 2023, MAN reported that 767 manufacturing firms shut down, while 335 others became distressed due to multidimensional challenges ranging from forex volatility to infrastructure decay. In 2024, the association announced that over…

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THE BROADCASTER IS NOT A JOURNALIST

By Olabode Makinwa I have watched, with deep concern, how the lines between journalism and broadcasting are being carelessly blurred in Ibadan. As someone who has devoted years to the practice of investigative journalism, I cannot stay silent while many On-Air Personalities (OAPs) parade themselves as journalists simply because they hold a microphone or sit…

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OTEDOLA: MY FRIENDS LAUGHED AT ME

A billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has shared how he once sold diesel from door to door before he was able to build his oil and gas empire. He explained that the journey into the energy sector started with very humble beginnings, long before his company, Zenon Oil, became a dominant force in Nigeria’s diesel market….

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LONELY VOICES MUST NEVER BE SILENCED

Nigeria’s history has always been shaped by voices—some loud,many silenced, and a few that seem lonely in their persistence fortruth and justice. Today, as the nation grapples with corruption,insecurity, poverty, and broken promises, there remain those whocontinue to speak, write, march, and insist on a better Nigeria. Theymay look around and feel isolated, mocked, or…

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OYEBANJI: SOME APPOINTEES CAN’T DEFEND ME

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed disappointment over the conduct of some of his political appointees.The governor stated this on Friday when he was presented with the All Progressives Congress Governorship Nomination and Expression of Interest forms by the Ekiti State University Alumni Association at the Governor’s Office in Ado Ekiti, the state capital….

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PRIMATE TO MAKINDE: YOU ONLY WANT TO WASTE MONEY

Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a bold prophecy about a presidential aspirant in Nigeria, raising questions about the potential outcomes of the upcoming elections. His comments have already generated significant attention across political and social media platforms, fueling discussions on the aspirant’s chances. The aspirant in question is Oyo…

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