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Who Killed Sir Tafawa Balewa?
This is why it is so important for us to learn about our history properly, to read as widely as possible and to do our own research before we just accept and believe whatever anyone may tell us about our past. Chief Matthew Mbu is a man that ...
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Death Of Balewa: Mbu Lied – Fani-Kayode
Nigerians must not let Mbu or anyone else attempt to revise history before their very eyes “just to cover cold blooded murderers and cowards” that killed the late Tafawa Balewa and other prominent Nigerians. ...
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Ex-Nigerian Presidential confidant links President Sirleaf.
A former spokesman of ex-Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has broken silence over what led to the departure and arrest of ex-President Charles Taylor ...
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Charles Taylor: A man betrayed.
In my view, those that should have known better panicked at the last minute and broke ranks. But I do not believe that Obasanjo was amongst those that betrayed anybody ...
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Major Hamza Al-Mustapha; A Grave and Grievious Injustice.
This morning I wish to raise an issue which most people may not be too interested in and which they may not want to talk about or even comment on. Nevertheless, and despite this, I shall still raise it here simply ...
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Nigerians yet to see the best of a Veteran.
Who are the veterans within the framework of Nigerian political landscape? A lot of our supposed leaders who are seemingly mere opportunists lacking vision and ideas which can drive the nation have lost out to merit this ‘‘title’’ ...
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The Demand for Zoning by the North
It is no longer news that 150 distinguished leaders and elders from the northern region of Nigeria met last week and insisted that power must be zoned back to the north by next year ...
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RE: Is El Rufai Fighting for Political Relevance?
I usually do not respond to articles, especially of Ike Ugwu's sort, because I think that a lot of what is written about certain individuals in Nigeria is gibberish, and I do not intend to be bundled into that bandwagon ...
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Femi Fani-Kayode: The African Renaissance: A Myth Or A Reality?
I have dedicated my life to Africa, I love Africa and I am very proud to be an African but the truth is this: that, generally speaking, Africans do not love themselves or love their own. Our continent, as beautiful ...
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Femi Fani-Kayode: Julius Malema's "kill The Boer"
In view of the amount of disinformation and lies that is being peddled around about the facts of the case between the EFCC and Chief Femi Fani-Kayode which is presently being heard in the Federal High Court in Lagos ...
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Femi Fani-Kayode: Ishaq Akintola, Ahmed Sanni, Islam and Child Sex
According to Sheik Ishaq Akintola, the leader of a well-known Nigerian Islamic organisation called MURIC, no less than one million Muslims intend to march to Abuja and storm the National Assembly in order to register ...
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The Ephemeral Thoughts Of Lesser Men
As times and seasons change, so do the thoughts of mortals and lesser men. Yesterday’s heroes become today’s villains and today’s villains become tomorrow’s heroes. Men worship the powerful and mighty and those that have been blessed with good fortune yet they despise and pour scorn and contempt ...
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Fani-Kayode, the EFCC and The Court of Appeal
In view of the amount of disinformation and lies that is being peddled around about the facts of the case between the EFCC and Chief Femi Fani-Kayode which is presently being heard in the Federal High Court in Lagos ...
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Re: Femi Fani-Kayode; the deceptions of Yemisi Aderogba
There is no doubt absolutely that Omoyele Sowore, publisher of saharareporters.com has distinguished himself creditably in the practice of online media, despite intimidation, victimization, death threats etc from those perceived to be haters of ...
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Re: How Responsible A Father Is Femi Fani-Kayode?
We are utterly shocked and disgusted by the ridiculous and irresponsible assertions made by one Yemisi Aderogba in an article published by Saharareporters on March 7th 2010 which alleges that Chief Femi Fani-Kayode. ...
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Re: Femi Fani-Kayode As An Assassin In Government.
It is amazing just how malicious, vicious, bitter and ridiculous some people can be. It is in this light that one must see the write up titled ''Femi Fani-Kayode As An Assassin In Government...The Story Unfurls'' by one Enobong Umohette, ...
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The Fani-Kayode Interview: We wanted El-Rufai for president - Fani-Kayode
Even though he served as Ministers of Culture and Tourism and Aviation, the six-footer and British-accented Femi is perhaps most remembered for his role as Special Assistant on Public Affairs to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Hardly any day passed without Femi having to join issues with critics of the Obasanjo administration. ...
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Coup Scare: Obasanjo's men on watch list ...Former Minister confirms receiving e-mails from Military Officers …Why El-Rufai’s shelved return
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and some of his key associates have gone underground to ward off reported scrutiny by security officials which heightened penultimate week after a key opposition figure and a minister in the Obasanjo cabinet, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai ...
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Who moved the motion for Nigeria‘s independence?
Setting in motion the process which culminated in the granting of independence by the colonial authorities was a big historical achievement. ...
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Corpsocracy: Umaru's Gift To The Modern World
A new form of government is slowly being introduced to the world by the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. ...
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RE: Wanted: Airports that work; Misconceptions about Fani-Kayode
I sincerely give my nod and also stand to be identified with the editorial team of Next Newspaper for their unprecedented good reporting skills and investigative works which are seemingly in tandem with the rules of journalism practice, indeed good work should be commended and appreciated ...
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Re: Fani-Kayode-The Fallacies of Abimbola - by Dayo Atofolaki
It is amazing how some jobless imbeciles can lend themselves and their pens to falsehood all for a little cash. The disgraceful and clearly defamatory little piece written by some unknown hatchet writer and hired gun who claims ...
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Even though he served as Ministers of Culture and Tourism and Aviation, the six-footer and British-accented Femi is perhaps most remembered for his role as Special Assistant on Public Affairs to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Hardly any day passed without Femi having to join issues with critics of the Obasanjo administration. The role, no doubt, earned him a lot of enemies and few admirers ...
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So much has been said and written about Chief Remilekun Fani-Kayode (Fani- Power) the former Deputy Premier of the Western Region of Nigeria in the last few decades but the truth is that outside the usual negative propaganda and historical distortions very little is actually known or appreciated about his massive contribution to both Nigeria's legal and political history. Even less is known about the rich and illustrious social.. ...
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One cannot overemphasize the importance of quality reporting when conveying facts and opinions in order to enhance and ensure accurate information dissemination. Before going any further I would like to give kudos to all those highly respected professionals who have undoubtedly excelled in this respect and who have added value to the practice of journalism in Nigeria ...
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The bitterness and hatred with which Owei Lakemfa wrote his piece (titled “Fani-Kayode: Tales His Father Told Him,” The Vanguard Newspaper, Nov 25th 2009) about Chief Femi Fani- Kayode and his late and highly respected father, the Balogun of Ife, Chief R.A Fani- Kayode Q.C., S.A.N, C.O.N clearly reveals the fact that he cannot be regarded as an impartial columnist who seeks to establish the truth but rather he can be seen more in the light of a subjective and venom- filled commentator who is on a hatchet job for unseen forces. ...
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As descendents of Chief R. A. Fani-Kayode,Q.C. SAN, a man much maligned by Owei Lakemfa and his ilk, it may be helpful for you to know certain facts about the history of Nigerian Independence. I am assuming you know the basics ...
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Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has said that the face-off between him and former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, had been settled. Consequently, he said that for now, he had no regret for giving his full support to former President Olusegun Obasanjo during the crisis with Atiku ...
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People warned me about my Association with Iyiola Omisore - Fani-Kayode .Saying he will betray and hurt me....
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A formed Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-kayode, has described the allegation of oath – taking among the political class in Ogun State as ‘satanic’ and ‘despicable.....
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The Nigerian Tribune in its Editorial Column of Tuesday the 21st of July, 2009 endorses Chief Femi Fani-Kayode as its Gubernatorial candidate...
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Ooni of Ife Blesses Femi Fani-Kayode...Femi fani-kayode, the former Minister for Aviation was on a flying visit to Ile-Ife, Osun State to pay homage to Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade...
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Embattled erstwhile minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has said his present trial at a Federal High Court is completely unconnected with the contentious N19.5 billion Aviation Intervention Fund.
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