Tag: Dimeji Bankole

Buhari: Expensive lifestyles will be probed, McLaren signs deal with 13-year-old Nigerian American | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Buhari: Nigerians flaunting expensive lifestyles they can’t afford will be probed Lauretta Onochie,…

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Feyi Fawehinmi: The new French president, Emmanuel Macron, can only be a Dimeji Bankole in Nigeria

by Feyi Fawehinmi   It’s normal for there to be a lot of hand wringing among young people in Nigeria when something like Emmanuel Macron happens. A 39-year-old guy sets…

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Where is former House Speaker Dimeji Bankole?

Dimeji Sabur Bankole, the star boy of 2007. Ceremoniously taking over from Patricia Etteh as the 9th Speaker of the House of Representatives in November 2007. He was and he…

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Opinion: Our collective definition of justice in Nigeria

by Rahaman Abiola Toheeb There is something sinister about the way we think and about our collective definition and understanding of the word ‘justice’ as a country. When you, a patriot…

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Trouble in Ogun PDP as major players plan defection

by Kolapo Olapoju   The Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun state is presently enmeshed in internal conflicts and disagreements, which may see the party lose some of its prominent members…

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7 things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. TOTAL Plc, the government says, is responsible for the ongoing nationwide strike. According to the Department of State Services (DSS), members of the Petroleum and Natural…

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Today’s Daily Brief: Court says PDP can move against Tambuwal, Court orders release of detained APC officers, Court threatens to order Daniel’s arrest, and more

Ahead of the 2015 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday in Abuja expressed concern over non-compliance by political actors with the provisions of the electoral code. As…

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: No more Labour for Mimiko | El-Rufai knows how to defeat PDP | Fayose has a case to answer | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today No more Labour for Mimiko Leadership Fayose still has a…

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Debo Adejugbe: The curious case of Adeyemi Ikuforiji (Y! Politico)

by Debo Adejugbe  Some of the revelations that the case has thrown up involves Ikuforiji giving cash payments to Atoyebi for onward remittance to his (Speaker) account, disbursal of several jamboree…

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Smiling Bankole during a court sitting

Remember Dimeji Bankole? His case stalled as Judge suddenly gets transfer letter on trial day

by Stanley Azuakola Dimeji Bankole We might just as well tag it as one of those things which happens in this country that no one can really explain but all…

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Get ready to giggle! This is NOT the news: Volume 1

by Stanley Azuakola We are pleased to introduce a new column this week - where, in Jon-Stewart-Stephen-Colbert style, our dear Stanley - with A Pinch of Salt - takes you…

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