by Theophilus Ilevbare Just when we were coming to terms with the precipitous foray to the political scene of some entertainers like Gongo Aso crooner, Abolore Akande popularly known as 9ice, gospel singer, Kenny Saint Best and actor, Desmond Elliot, all of whom have in recent time declared their political ambition and aligned themselves with... Read More

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September 20, 2014

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@Tilevbare : #SynagogueBuildingCollapse- Government has failed us!

by Theophilus Ilevbare It was a tragedy of building collapse one too many on that balmy Friday, September 12, in the premises of the Synagogue Church, Ikotun, Lagos when the foundations of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) Guest House could no longer hold as it came down crashing like a pack of cards.... Read More

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September 14, 2014

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Theophilus Ilevbare: Do not be deceived; GEJ knows the sponsors of Boko haram

by Theophilus Ilevbare The dust raised by the stunning exposé of Australian independent negotiator, Dr Stephen Davis, on the alleged sponsors of the Boko Haram Islamic sect, indicted former Chief of Army Staff, General Azubuike Ihejirika (retd), the usual suspect, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, former Borno State governor, and an anonymous senior official of the... Read More

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September 8, 2014

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Theophilus Ilevbare: Ikimi, Ribadu and politics of defection

by Theophilus Ilevbare In recent weeks the All Progressive Congress (APC) has been rocked with a tidal wave of defection of a founding member in Chief Tom Ikimi and the party’s 2011 presidential candidate, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu to the party Nigerians loathe but can’t vote out of power at the centre, the Peoples Democratic Party... Read More

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August 16, 2014

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The hypocrisy of America’s experimental Ebola drug

by Theophilus Ilevbare These days, nothing strikes a bout of panic and paranoia than the thought of Ebola Virus Disease. It’s been decades since a disease or calamity of such proportions threatened our relationships, businesses, sports and our very existence. In the midst of all the trepidation came a ray of hope – an experimental... Read More

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August 7, 2014

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Theophilus Ilevbare: We should be worried that young girls are now Jihadists

by Theophilus Ilevbare Islamic Jihadists in Nigeria have joined the global terror trend. It is an increasingly disquieting and disturbing twist to the war against terror. Boko Haram has adopted the Palestinian model of Jihadism in its recruitment of teenagers and little girls as suicide bombers in crowded places. On 27 January 2002, Palestinian anti-Israeli... Read More

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July 30, 2014

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Theophilus Ilevbare: How the attack on Buhari’s life has exposed his enemies

by Theophilus Ilevbare Whoever wanted Buhari dead has made a super hero of him. Of all the reasons why Buhari was wanted dead, the 2015 general elections keep popping out of every possibility and conspiracy theory. The attempt to snuff life out of one of Nigeria’s most revered former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari,... Read More

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June 7, 2014

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Theophilus Ilevbare: Fighting terrorism with amnesty

by Theophilus Ilevbare The greatest disservice we can do to the lives that are being lost to the Haramite’s machetes, guns and bombs, is to, in one fell swoop, blot away their atrocities and reward them with billions, turning Shekau and his Amirs – as he calls his generals – to the latest Tompolos, Boyloafs,... Read More

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May 11, 2014

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Theophilus Ilevbare: Why the North’s dependence on oil revenue is festering terrorism

by Theophilus Ilevbare In the most dishonest manner, northern leaders have taken a stand in the face of profoundly disturbing spate of bloodletting; they blame the poverty in the North on the 13 percent derivation of oil revenue given to the Niger Delta states. The ongoing national conference has been fraught with some very controversial... Read More

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May 2, 2014

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Theophilus Ilevbare: The many sins of Ahmed Gulak

by Theophilus Ilevbare As Gulak’s irascible disposition has shown, the baggage Jonathan carries along in some aides like Doyin Okupe, Labaran Maku, Reno Omokri and Reuben Abati, who see every attack on the president as an opportunity to “open fire”, often times, bring the office of the President to disrepute. Think of been used... Read More

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February 21, 2014

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Theophilus Ilevbare: Borno and the changing dynamics of Boko Haram

by Theophilus Ilevbare Consequently, the cruel marauders pose a serious threat to the nation’s sovereignty and the continual harmonious co-existence of the various tribes and religions. The possibility of overrunning the country is real. News of the surging violence by the shadowy sect, Boko Haram, has continued to inundate us even if some no longer... Read More

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January 27, 2014

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Theophilus Ilevbare: Dear Pres. Jonathan, corruption is Nigeria’s biggest problem

by Theophilus Ilevbare The present administration has embarrassingly failed to realise that the root cause of the present wave of terrorism ravaging the north east is the result of decades of corruption and impunity of perpetrators coupled with the failure of successive government to provide quality, affordable education to Nigerian children. “Corruption is not the... Read More

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January 23, 2014

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Theophilus Ilevbare: Mu’azu’s difficult task of repositioning the PDP

by Theophilus Ilevbare As chairman, he should gird his loins for the barrage of criticisms from the opposition APC in the broadsides of the politics that will ensue on the pages of newspapers. His inglorious past, particularly his case with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for allegedly embezzling N19.8billion during his tenure as... Read More

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January 7, 2014

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Theophilus Ilevbare: Pres. Jonathan buying another jet is nothing but wasteful

by Theophilus Ilevbare What better example can be set by a national leader like British Prime Minister, David Cameron, did in 2010 when he slummed it out to fly from London to Washington in business class of a commercial airline. He was caught on camera swanning around the world in hired jets. He flies around... Read More

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December 31, 2013

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Theophilus Ilevbare: Making sense (and nonsense) out of the new Automobile Policy

by Theophilus Ilevbare Therefore, it is inappropriate for government to begin the pursuit for a self-reliant automobile sector with the imposition of high import tariff on vehicles when there are fundamental supply side issues to resolve as well as low local value addition and capacity for backward integration in the sector. On January 1, Nigeria... Read More

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December 22, 2013

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Theophilus Ilevbare: OBJ should shut it and allow those with integrity to talk

by Theophilus Ilevbare The former president is the personification of everything wrong with Nigeria. He epitomizes corruption, irresponsible leadership, dishonesty, double standard. Our collective amnesia is the only reason anyone will heap praises on the Ota farmer for that letter. The General is at it again! When he is not openly criticising the man he... Read More

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December 17, 2013

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Theophilus Ilevbare: For Govs. Aliyu and Lamido, it is time to count their gains

by Theophilus Ilevbare There is a pitfall in this much publicised defection. The merging of G-5 with the progressives should not be mistaken to mean the merging of their large followership base, because “They are not your employees, therefore, some of your supporters might stay” as President Jonathan rightly opined. Same applies to their respective... Read More

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October 1, 2013

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Theophilus Ilevbare: #Independence53 – Nigeria is tottering on the edge of disaster

by Theophilus Ilevbare At the milestone of five decades and three years, we must do away with tyrannical tendencies that engender impunity, disregard for the rule of law and the fundamental rights of Nigerians. As Nigeria performs the ritual of celebrating the country at it marks 53-years as an independent nation and a member of... Read More

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September 10, 2013

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Theophilus Ilevbare: Before the PDP self destructs

by Theophilus Ilevbare Political observers have surmised that the ‘Old PDP’ is headed for the rocks. The Baraje faction is taking their time to garner more members, goodwill from the public and ultimately, destroy the PDP, before finally making deft political moves to the new parties: PDM, VOP or the APC. As Nigeria’s politics... Read More

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August 31, 2013

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Theophilus Ilevbare: Nigeria failed the guy on the Arik plane

by Theophilus Ilevbare …the stowaway’s desperado is a reflection of the frightening level of abject poverty in the county and bleak future starring Nigerian teenagers and youths in the face. If not, the lad wouldn’t have given even a second thought to such a dangerous escapade. Nigerians woke up on Sunday 25 August, 2013 to... Read More

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August 27, 2013

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Opinion: Still on the Lagos ‘deportation’ – On the side of common sense

by Theophilus Ilevbare But news has it that Anambra, and indeed governor Peter Obi were duly informed and carried along in the reintegration. They failed to come forward to claim them. If Lagos state is not the first state to send back destituste to their indigent states then it isn’t worth the argument. In the... Read More

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June 17, 2013

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Opinion: ‘Okada’ ban and the insensitivity of state governors

by Theophilus Ilevbare It is a fallacy of hasty generalisation, that all Okada riders are armed robbers, hence, responsible for the rise in crime rate and all accidents on Nigerian roads. “We have okada too in Rwanda. It is a lucrative business. A good number of people are doing okada business in Rwanda. But their... Read More

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May 17, 2013

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Opinion: Jonathan, Amaechi rift and the looming impeachment

by Theophilus Ilevbare The presidency is set to bully Amaechi to either tow the line of Jonathan’s 2015 aspiration or face the music of refusal. The “cold war” between Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State and President Goodluck Jonathan that has inundated the media apparently began with Governor Amaechi’s rather unsavoury remarks against the President and... Read More

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April 27, 2013

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Opinion: 2015 – Unholy senatorial ambition of 2nd term governors

by Theophilus Ilevbare In other climes, the Senate is revered for its ambience of dignity and honour, only deserving of men of no less virtue. In Nigeria, it has become a safe haven of sort for corrupt ex-governors with running cases with the EFCC. Few weeks ago, Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio, like... Read More

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April 13, 2013

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Opinion: NECO and JAMB – Looking beyond the recommendations of the Oronsaye committee report

by Theophilus Ilevbare The implication is that our entire oil earnings for the year cannot pay the salaries and allowances of politicians, public sector workers and their overheads. Inspite of repeated assurance from the government to appropriately down size its unwieldy work force and cost of governance, most Nigerians doubt the commitment of the... Read More

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March 31, 2013

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Opinion: Who will call Governor Akpabio to order?

by Theophilus Ilevbare It is as reckless as it is feckless for Governor Godswill Akpabio to fritter away with zing the patrimony of Akwa Ibom state on his political associates, friends and sycophant in a showy and flamboyant manner to massage an over bloated political ego. It is as reckless as it is feckless for... Read More

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March 20, 2013

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Opinion: Boko Haram – Between amnesty and dialogue for the ghosts of terror

by Theophilus Ilevbare In what has become a public show of genuflection, prominent Nigerians from the north has since echoed the sentiments of the sultan to grant amnesty to a terrorist sect that has received funds and training from global terror groups, such as al-Qaeda and al-Shabaab. The call by the Sultan of Sokoto and... Read More

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March 13, 2013

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Opinion: Run, Jonathan… run for 2015!

by Theophilus Ilevbare For incumbent President Jonathan to renege on a gentleman arrangement, written or verbal, he entered with his PDP cohort from the north raises integrity and credibility questions. The fact that Dr Jonathan has not denied the existence of an agreement, speaks volumes. The pesky ambition of President Goodluck Jonathan to seek a... Read More

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@tilevbare to @i_am9ice , @I_amtonytetuila and others : You lack vision! (Y! Politico)

@Tilevbare : #SynagogueBuildingCollapse- Government has failed us!

Theophilus Ilevbare: Do not be deceived; GEJ knows the sponsors of Boko haram

Theophilus Ilevbare: Ikimi, Ribadu and politics of defection

The hypocrisy of America’s experimental Ebola drug

Theophilus Ilevbare: We should be worried that young girls are now Jihadists

Theophilus Ilevbare: How the attack on Buhari’s life has exposed his enemies

Theophilus Ilevbare: Fighting terrorism with amnesty

Theophilus Ilevbare: Why the North’s dependence on oil revenue is festering terrorism

Theophilus Ilevbare: The many sins of Ahmed Gulak

Theophilus Ilevbare: The value of missing school children in Nigeria and South Korea

Theophilus Ilevbare: Borno and the changing dynamics of Boko Haram

Theophilus Ilevbare: Dear Pres. Jonathan, corruption is Nigeria’s biggest problem

Theophilus Ilevbare: Mu’azu’s difficult task of repositioning the PDP

Theophilus Ilevbare: How long before Jonathan sacks Stella Oduah?

Theophilus Ilevbare: Pres. Jonathan buying another jet is nothing but wasteful

Theophilus Ilevbare: Making sense (and nonsense) out of the new Automobile Policy

Theophilus Ilevbare: OBJ should shut it and allow those with integrity to talk

Theophilus Ilevbare: For Govs. Aliyu and Lamido, it is time to count their gains

Theophilus Ilevbare: #Independence53 – Nigeria is tottering on the edge of disaster

Theophilus Ilevbare: Before the PDP self destructs

Theophilus Ilevbare: Nigeria failed the guy on the Arik plane

Opinion: Still on the Lagos ‘deportation’ – On the side of common sense

Opinion: ‘Okada’ ban and the insensitivity of state governors

Opinion: Jonathan, Amaechi rift and the looming impeachment

Opinion: 2015 – Unholy senatorial ambition of 2nd term governors

Opinion: NECO and JAMB – Looking beyond the recommendations of the Oronsaye committee report

Opinion: Who will call Governor Akpabio to order?

Opinion: Boko Haram – Between amnesty and dialogue for the ghosts of terror

Opinion: Run, Jonathan… run for 2015!

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