It was French Political economist and Classical theorist, Frederic Bastiat, that said: “When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men in a society, over the course of time they create for themselves a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it.” Since his inauguration as the governor... Read More

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August 20, 2014

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Why do people believe in bullet-proof charms? | We speak with 2 ‘native doctors’

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Recently, a bricklayer in Osun state named Rasheed Sulaiman was shot dead while testing the potency of a bullet-proof charm. According to a witness, Rasheed called his cousin to follow him to a secluded place to test the talisman. Then after he wore it, he gave a gun to his cousin to... Read More

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December 21, 2013

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The Princess Diaries: How Stella Oduah got away with everything (YNaija Long Read)

by Wole Olabanji The crowd in the terminal is as thick as toothbrush bristles, total strangers packed so tightly that they are literally breathing down each other’s necks. The angst is audible, the edge in the voices of the listless crowd approaches the distinctive din of an angry mob. You try to lift the mood... Read More

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November 15, 2013

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Opinion: The Stella Oduah scandal is simply people trying to get revenge

by Obohro Embe If anyone were therefore, to blame for the procurement of the bulletproof cars, it ought to be the Committee that provided the opportunity for the NCAA to interpret the 2 nos security/safety vehicles whichever way it wanted. The late literary icon, Prof Chinua Achebe was at his proverbial best when he... Read More

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November 7, 2013

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Ogaga Ifowodo: Stella Oduah and bullet-proof corruption

by Ogaga Ifowodo “Do the needful.” That is all Minister of Aviation, Mrs Stella Oduah, says she did. And if she believes this pathetic attempt to save face — because she has a face to save, unlike the hundreds who have perished in several plane crashes under her watch — then how tragic is it... Read More

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October 30, 2013

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Steve Nwosu: Stella Oduah- A minority report

by Steve Nwosu Like the lynch-mob, however, I am also not moved by revelations that the bid for the accursed vehicles was completed long before the present NCAA DG came on board – long long before the penultimate week’s crash of the Associated Airline chartered flight. I am just appalled at the cost, knowing fully... Read More

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October 25, 2013

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Aviation minister’s car purchase did not follow due process – BPP

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, breached procurement laws in the purchase of two BMW armoured cars, the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) said yesterday. At the commencement of the House of Representatives’ public hearing on the purchase of the cars, the agency could not provide... Read More

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October 20, 2013

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How NCAA was compelled to purchase vehicles despite financial troubles (READ)

More facts emerged, at the weekend, lending credence to the claim that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) may have bought the two controversial $1.6 million (approximately N255 million) BMW bullet proof cars for the Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah, amid the parastatal’s precarious financial situation. It was learnt that the NCAA did not... Read More

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October 20, 2013

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Simon Kolawole: Stella Oduah, say sorry or sink…

by Simon Kolawole Nevertheless, Oduah has to accept responsibility for this wasteful venture and apologise for her role in the process. She’s the minister. NCAA is under her. Before I forget, I was at Yale University recently for a special programme organised for Young Global Leaders (YGLs). The theme was “Foundations for Leadership in the... Read More

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October 19, 2013

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“They obtained the information illegally”: Aviation ministry goes after informant who leaked details of Oduah’s N225 million car purchase

by ‘Jola Sotubo The aviation ministry and its officials have begun a manhunt for the official that leaked information about the purchase of expensive bullet-proof cars for the Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah. [READ: Ministry of Aviation justifies purchase of BMWs worth $1.5million for Minister] The cars, reportedly bought for 255 million naira, were acquired for... Read More

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October 19, 2013

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Temie Giwa: Plane crashes – The act of God in the hands of men (Y! FrontPage)

by Temie Giwa The recent drama about the N225 million BMW shopping spree is ironic and incredibly sad, especially when one considers reports that the NCAA, agency in charge of airline safety, air worthiness standard, aerodrome and airspace stands, air transport regulation, and consumer protection might be cashed strapped. About a year ago, I needed... Read More

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July 5, 2012

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Stop fretting, you guys are safe – FG tells corps members

by Hauwa Gambo Worried that you might not be safe in any of those volatile states where bombs have been going off, people have been dying in their homes, churches and on the streets, and curfews have been imposed? The president and his executive council have three words for you: “come off it”:. At its... Read More

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