In defence of nepotism, By Lasisi Olagunju

Wahala no dey finish for Nigeria. Because President Bola Tinubu appointed an acting Chief of Army Staff last week, my northern friend sent me a WhatsApp message from Zaria: “It comes as a surprise as Oduduwa takes over the lead agencies of the critical safety sector: Army (military), Police (security), DSS (Intelligence), EFCC (anti-corruption).” My […]

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End immoral culture of nepotism, set deadline on war against terror ―Kukah tells Tinubu

In his Easter message made available to journalists, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Nigeria, Rev. Mathew Hassan Kukah, on Sunday, expressed concern about what he described as the “ubiquity of the military in our national life.” “With the presence of soldiers everywhere, it is impossible to explain how we can say we are in […]

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Bauchi governor, Bala Mohammed supports southern governors on Buhari’s lopsided appointments, nepotism

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has said that Southern Governors are right on their claim of a lopsided appointment in Buhari-led administration. Bala Mohammed who addressed journalists on Thursday May 14, said there will always be problem if only one section is given positions in government. He stated that self-actualisation and self-determination will always play out if […]

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Nepotism, lack of merit, family and friends favouritism responsible for Nigeria’s current state ―Jonathan

Ex-Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has said that Nigeria is where it is today because of nepotism. Speaking on Tuesday, April 6, at the Palace of the Emir of Bauchi during a one-day working visit to Bauchi state, Jonathan said the problem is with Nigeria’s leadership style that puts family, friends, and acquaintances over merit, […]

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I can’t be neutral in the face of incompetence, impunity, nepotism, etc -Obasanjo

Former Nigerian President, chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday said he would not sit on the fence or be neutral in next year’s general elections, emphasising his commitment to a change of a government he thinks has hindered the economic development of the country. The ex-president’s position was made known in a statement by his media aide, […]

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