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Making Diaspora the centerpiece of Nigeria’s foreign policy and sustainable development agenda By Femi Odere

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For a developing (some would argue that she’s still underdeveloped) nation like Nigeria, it’s befuddling, to say the least, that the country’s Diaspora population, which has been documented to have the highest percentage in higher education among global Diaspora population are not given any place in the country’s foreign policy formulation, not to talk of being factored into her sustainable economic development paradigm.   Although this piece is an attempt to make a case for the inclusion of Nigerians in Diaspora, based on hard facts and incontrovertible evidence, into the…

The Wife of the King… By Haruspice

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It was a solemn procession to the cemetery, he bore the pall as the remains of the king was conveyed. Dirges raid the air as sympathizers wailed in muffled whispers and passersby prayed in distant glimpses. It was the final sojourn of the king and he joined to see the king find his abode in the embrace of the earth. Like everyone, he was deeply affected by the death of the king.   Half a way to the king’s resting place, something flashed in his eyes, in a confused daze,…

Gov Oyetola greets foremost lawyer, Yusuf Ali, on birthday anniversary

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As he marked his birthday today, 7 September, 2022, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has sent warm greetings to a foremost lawyer and Chairman, Governing Council of the State University, UNIOSUN, Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN.   In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, the governor said he joined family members, associates, colleagues and wellwishers to celebrate the legal luminary and philanthropist whom he said continues to deploy his God-given talent and resources for the benefit of humanity.   He described Ali as an illustrious son…

Buhari’s Footprints From Home To Diaspora By FEMI ADESINA

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Unless you are the discerning type, listening to public discourse today, you would think the only thing happening in the country is insecurity.   Yes, Nigeria has battled, and is still battling grave security issues. But it will win. As sure as night follows the day. In fact, insurgents and bandits are being put on the back foot already. Nigeria shall win.   However, the footprints of President Muhammadu Buhari are visible in many areas of our national life, and will remain indelible. At least for those who are fair,…

Gov Yahaya Bello salutes Sen Tunde Ogbeha on his birthday ….. says he is an accomplished man

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Kogi state Governor, Yayaha Bello has congratulated Retired Military General and renowned political Icon, Sen. Tunde Ogbeha on the occasion of his birthday described him as an accomplished man.   The Governor whose birthday felicitation was contained in a press statement signed on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogwu added that the celebrant was a man of many parts.   He said that Senator Ogbeha’s profile was remarkably iconic which has truly presented him as a dedicated servant of the nation and the people in various capacity whether…

Essential Values of Customer Complaints to Business By Aliyu ilias

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Customer complaint does not always mean something is wrong with your services or product, we often received complaints as a negative omen but it also serves as a positive pointer to direct our attention to customer needs or pain points, understanding the value of customer complaints is an important precursor take your company a competitive level, we are in the age of comparing different industries’ customer experiences and expect the same at every transaction. Customer complaint helps an organization to evaluate and improve its policies and procedure, most action by…

Why Oyetola is challenging poll result, by aide

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Ismail Omipidan is the Chief Press Secretary to Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola. In this interview, he speaks about the recent governorship poll, insisting that the governor did not lose the election, but he only lost the ‘vote counts’     How has it been in the last three and a half years?   Governor Adegboyega Oyetola came into office in November 2018. He came in at a time when nobody really gave him a chance. There were few issues that heralded his election, especially issues of salary payment, reclassification…

The Evil Empire By Haruspice

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The empire of evil called the social media, Where walls are broken and privacy invaded, The place where restraints are collapsed And expressions freely expressed. The evil empire where boys screw mothers And fathers screw daughters And spouses live vulnerably. A phone loaded with internet in the hand of a woman Is an open invitation to a man who hitherto dare not talk to a woman, But with chatting machines, Men swim in the inboxes of women and love in abundance, No one is left out in this infamous liberty,…

How Haruna Abdullahi is Managing FCT/IRS After COVID, By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.

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The Federal Capital Territory Inland Revenue Service known as FCT/IRS is a revenue collection agency established by an act of FCT to drive not only the revenue profile of the nations city, but ensured prompt collections of legitimate revenues and taxes from business conglomerates and entities operating within the seat of government. Determined to achieve greater feats under the leadership of the Ag chairman of the Agency , Haruna Abdullahi, had embarked on not only numerous reforms , but embarked on orientation and reorientation of staff members with a view…