Dolapo Aina

Notes on domestic violence and sexual exploitation in Nigeria

by Dolapo Aina According to the Oxford Advanced Learner’s dictionary; domestic violence is defined as violence between members of the same family. It can also be defined as violence that/which occurs in the home or can be referred to as a pattern of abusive behaviour between intimate partners. In Lagos, acts that constitute domestic violence... Read More

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December 2, 2014

@dolapoaina: Self-development skills to learn from a diplomat

by Dolapo Aina Young professionals, if they really want to inherit the leadership and lead in dignity, they shall first have their feet on the ground, think locally and act globally and add up all the self development issues cited above without removing an iota. Diplomats are representatives of their respective presidents in any nation.... Read More

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November 4, 2014

@Dolapoaina: #ChibokGirls 200 days after – Goodluck Jonathan has failed

by Dolapo Aina The nations of the world do not lack people in leadership positions. They lack genuine leadership in their leaders-Dr Myles Munroe Several thoughts ran through my mind while writing this piece; thoughts like the inability of government to protect citizens and wondering what the benefits of being a patriotic Nigerian are. I... Read More

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October 27, 2014

@DolapoAina: 2015 is the season of the hallelujah boys

by Dolapo Aina It is perilous to put an ambitious man in office. Ambitious men enjoy the powers that money or authority gives. They lobby for promotion and are carnally minded. This kind of attitude is strongly discouraged by the scripture (1 Peter 5;2-3). God and men are constantly searching for leaders who are wiling... Read More

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Dolapo Aina: 100 days of missing #ChibokGirls – How does Mr. President want to play this?

by Dolapo Aina The Chibok Girls have to be rescued alive; for anything short of this is a complete disaster for the GEJ administration now (100 days after the abduction) and in 2015. The nations of the world do not lack people in leadership positions. They lack genuine leadership in their leaders-Dr Myles Munroe Amos levelled his attack... Read More

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Opinion: Welcome to the grease land called Ladipo Market

by Dolapo Aina As I walked out of the market, traders and mechanics were trooping in and I had to conclude that “this business might be grease-staining but apparently, huge profits are being made here.” Lagos is a cosmopolitan city with a huge number of vehicular movements. People have private cars and or board commercial... Read More

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Opinion: From Rwanda with much love

by Dolapo Aina See you in Rwanda-the land of a thousand hills; a million smiles and a billion opportunities. Rwanda’s peaceful ambience is perfect for creative minds that need a serene location to be mentally and creatively productive. Rwanda’s business climate is conducive for any straight-forward entrepreneur. Rwanda’s tourism especially historical tourism would leave you... Read More

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Opinion: Once upon a time, once upon a Reuben Abati

by Dolapo Aina Once upon a time, there was a Reuben who was at The Rutam House who was always livid and appalled by the way things were with the country in general and in particular the PDP-led Federal Government. This Reuben repeatedly wrote and called for the rule of the law amongst other issues.... Read More

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February 18, 2014

Opinion: When government security personnel decide to go gaga

by Dolapo Aina Like the Italian and South American drug and crime gang leaders you watch in crime movies and read about in fiction and non-fiction books, the man turned back and ordered “come on boys!” to some male passengers. The fox and his colony had been released to unleash terror freely with no stop... Read More

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January 20, 2014

Opinion: Fifty shades (and lights) of Nelson Mandela

by Dolapo Aina Nelson Mandela had a quote about him, not being a saint. He had reason not to see himself as such. So you would have to understand that, there are those who remember the tactics and atrocities of the ANC in the apartheid era. Apart from life, a strong constitution, and an abiding... Read More

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January 7, 2014

Opinion: Spending my new year without NEPA

by Dolapo Aina People’s homes are following in the footsteps of corporate firms and government parastatals that have 2-3 generating sets. So much so that even NEPA offices now use generators for their daily operations. Wednesday, January 1st, 2014. Time:5.40pm. This writer could have titled this piece Happy New Year devoid of power/electricity, but it... Read More

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November 6, 2013

Opinion: From Port-Harcourt with so much love

by Dolapo Aina One of my first impressions of this city is that people love to party. And it was collaborated by one of the taxi drivers. Simply put, Port Harcourt is a city where it would appear everyday is a Friday night and the next day, wary-eyed party goers all head back to... Read More

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October 2, 2013

Opinion: Lamentations of educated mobile police officers

by Dolapo Aina When this writer listened for some minutes, it dawned on the writer that these officers were university graduates. What made this writer take interest in their conversation was what one of the five MOPOLs said. He said “we are a punch of poor people”. The public generalisation and perception of a typical... Read More

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September 4, 2013

Opinion: Beverly Osu, Miley Cyrus, others mirror the full blown denigration of women

by Dolapo Ani Some of the dance steps leave spectators scratching heads and wondering how their parents could applaud such. “Your body is sacred. You’re far more precious than diamonds and pearls, and you should be covered too.” -Mohammed Ali to his daughters Probably due to this writer’s knack for serious media content and intellectual materials... Read More

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Opinion: Jonathan’s State of Emergency and the art of war

by Dolapo Aina The amnesty deal offered by the government wasn’t comprehended by all and sundry until the declaration of military involvement. “Generals are assistants of the nation. When their assistance is complete, the country is strong. When their assistance is defective, the country is weak. When the generals are completely thorough, their plans do... Read More

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Tribute: Achebe – The African writer whose pen had a conscience

by Dolapo Aina “Writers don’t give prescriptions; they give headaches”-Anthills of the Savannah- Chinua Achebe (1930-2013) “The moving finger writes, and having written moves on; nor all thy piety and wit shall lure it back to cancel half a line. Nor all thy tears wash out a word of it,” -Edward Fitzgerald (1809-1883) in the Rubbaiyat... Read More

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Dolapo Aina: Now that the Eagles are Super again

by Dolapo Aina Now that the eagles are super again, the various unpleasant and embarrassing occurrences that transpired pre, during and post the African Cup of Nations shouldn’t rear its ugliness again. Any Nigerian who without any iota of doubt believed the Super Eagles would win the African Cup of Nations held in South Africa... Read More

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