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Opinion: The kind of governor Osun needs in 2018
Osun governorship election is some few months away. In a way, the interplay of forces between ‘Continuity’ and ‘Change’ will soon come to the fore; even take its toll on the state. While the ruling All…
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[The Injustice Blog] Osun state’s workers tried to strong-arm Aregbesola with a strike, but it backfired
Workers in Osun state civil service on December 27, 2017, embarked on an indefinite strike. The strike according to the labour unions was premised on non-payment of pensions, non-promotion of…
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Opinion: Lessons from Ijebu-Jesa’s Kingship tussle
by Abiodun KOMOLAFE "Two things define you: your patience when you have nothing and your attitude when you have everything. Every artist dips his brush in his own soul…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: A season of photographs
All over the world, smart politicians play to the gallery. And they do so with their cameramen in tow in an elaborate scheme that is now part of the game.…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 10th of July
Follow these links to read these stories and more on YNaija:
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The Thread: “You mean a dead Isiaka Adeleke is actually more popular than ogbeni Rauf” | Top 10 tweets from Osun elections
Mr Ademola Adeleke, younger brother to the late Isiaka Adeleke emerged winner of the Osun West Senatorial elections on Saturday. Somebody say "just like that". According to the results below,…
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Opinion: Save LAUTECH! | Frustrated student cries out for help
by Busari Azeezat It had only started as a case of nonpayment of allowances. The school that was held in place by IGR had suddenly gone broke. The visitors won't…
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Thought Experiment: What would American students do if they had to live the hell of LAUTECH students?
We all know one of the most tender pressure points in the land of the free (a.k.a America) is Race. In politics, welfare, opportunities, life, everything; even in academia. That's…
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Tribute: Giant strides of the ‘Ajele’ Aregbesola at 60!
by abiodun KOMOLAFE Two major factors influenced my decision to support Rauf Aregbesola, especially, in his reelection bid as governor of the State of Osun in 2014 and I think they are…
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Opinion: Who killed Serubawon, Isiaka Adeleke?
by abiodun KOMOLAFE “This thing of being a hero, about the main thing, is to know when to die. Prolonged death has ruined more men than it ever made.” -…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Kim Kardashian, Aregbesola, eLDee + the pastor that made a phone call to God
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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The Thread: “APC politicians are arrogant hypocrites” | Demola Olarewaju lays out the differences between PDP and APC
Demola Olanrewaju takes a hard look at the popular sentiment that the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress are essentially the same political party. His view? That claim…
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Opinion: In defence of Aregbesola and the state of Osun
by Azeez Olaitan One of the reasons conservative party won the UK election in 2010 was their relentless attack against the then Labour Government on the national debt. They labeled…
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Opinion: Re | Odds Aregbesola must surmount
by Abiodun KOMOLAFE and Kunle Owolabi The season of politics and politicking is nigh, no doubt! This is particularly so of the State of Osun where the tenure of the…
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Opinion: The succession battle in Osun
by Abiodun KOMOLAFE Let me start by declaring that, no matter the difficulties encountered on Osun State's journey to greatness, I'm of the tribe of Caleb; a harbinger of good…
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Pius Adesanmi: Federalism is doing Like This
by Pius Adesanmi One of the more curious consequences of President Buhari’s prolonged medical absence from Nigeria and the criminalization of questions about his condition by the President’s people is…
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Opinion: Aregbesola has a special place in history
by Abiodun KOMOLAFE "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." - Albert…
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Opinion: Understanding Osun workers’ salary issues
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE In deference to the dictates of the Holy Book, it is not my practice to jump into issues, especially, when they are laced with politics. However, turning…
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Opinion: Re | The Sole Administrator
by Abiodun KOMOLAFE and Kunle Owolabi The article, 'The Sole Administrator' published in Thisday, January 9, 2017, refers. To start with, can Governor Rauf Aregbesola be referred to…
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Opinion: Aregbesola is an astute administrator and a source of hope in the face of a bleak Yoruba future
by Abiodun Komolafe A 'nomics' has been added to the world of economic policies and Nigerians should appreciate it's coming from their part of the planet, especially, at a…
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#YNaija2016Review: Emefiele, Daddy Freeze, Dalung… who is the worst person of the year?
by Wilfred Okiche We’ll leave you to decide this one. Justice Okon Abang You must suck at your job when your colleagues in the Appeal Court describe your judgement as…
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2 judges sanctioned following petition against them
A statement by the Acting Director of Information to National Judicial Council (NJC), Soji Oye, on Sunday, disclosed that the NJC had recommended the compulsory retirement of two high court…
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Opinion: Osun Scales – An ideology of fairness in trade
by Mustafa Ahmed Tijani About a month ago, the Osun state government introduced the use of standardized measuring scales and weight to traders in the state and the official launch…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Aregbesola, Fayose dragged to court | Nobody can crush Biafra | 100 gunmen attack in Lagos | More
From the papers today- a tracklist Ooni of Ife wants more participation in nation building from traditional rulers Vanguard SERAP drags salary-owing governors to ICC Punch Finally, Shell begins export…
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Journalists hate us, they portray Osun as a famine-stricken state – Aregbesola
Osun state governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Wednesday said his government will not be distracted by unfair media reports targeted at his person and his administration. The governor stated this…
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Osun: Christian pupils to wear choir robes if Muslims wear hijabs
The Christian Association of Nigeria, on Wednesday, vowed to issue a directive to Christian schools in Osun state, instructing the pupils to wear choir robes, if the government goes ahead to…
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How Aregbesola created 3,000 jobs in Osun state
In times like this when practically all sectors of the Nigerian economy is buckling under the weight of recession, governments are having to restructure and redesign in different ways to…
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‘It’s embarrassing for Aregbesola to be begging CBN for another bailout’ – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party in Osun state has criticised the Governor, Rauf Aregbesola for allegedly begging the Central Bank of Nigeria to release fresh bailout funds. The opposition party made…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘PDP plots to blackmail Oshiomhole’ | Poor El Chapo can’t get a good night’s sleep | Between Wall Street and Apple | More stories
Mayaki says PDP plots to blackmail Oshiomhole. Vanguard FG says corruption is fighting back. Leadership This is why Metuh keeps getting handcuffed - NPS. YNaija THISDAY Publisher, Nduka Obaigbena, finally…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy