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RICHARD GBADEBO: DEATH IN A FACTORY
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Richard Gbadebo, a 300-level student of the Department of European Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan (UI) died in July 2020 in Ibadan while working at a factory owned by Henkel Nigeria Ltd.
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Richard Gbadebo, a 300-level student of the Department of European Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan (UI) died in July 2020 in Ibadan while working at a factory owned by Henkel Nigeria Ltd.
They are manufacturers of WAW detergent and bar soap. He was crushed to death by the machine he was said to be operating.
Why did he take up a holiday job?
How did he find himself operating the machine?
Why did he take up a holiday job?
How did he find himself operating the machine?
How come his colleagues at work did not notice what happened to him until they saw blood gushing out from another end of the machine?
Was he alone when he was dragged by the machine?
Are there CCTV cameras at the location?
He was 21.
What does his death represent?
Was he alone when he was dragged by the machine?
Are there CCTV cameras at the location?
He was 21.
What does his death represent?
REACTIONS AS MRS AJIMOBI LASHES OUT AT OYO STATE DEPUTY GOVERNOR
On the day Abiola Ajimobi was buried, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Rauf Olaniyan was at the home of the Ajimobis on a condolence visit.
On the day Abiola Ajimobi was buried, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Rauf Olaniyan was at the home of the Ajimobis on a condolence visit.
It was an opportunity for the wife of the former governor, Florence Ajimobi to bare her mind on her expectation of the Oyo State government on the passing of her husband.
Ajimobi was the governor of Oyo State from 2011-2019.
He died on Thursday 25 June 2020.
He was 70.
Ajimobi was the governor of Oyo State from 2011-2019.
He died on Thursday 25 June 2020.
He was 70.
In this discussion, we examine the issues that may have caused the outburst by the former first lady.
Guests:
*Femi Aborisade, Alliance on Surviving Covid-19 and Beyond (ASCAB)
*Teslim Folarin, senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District
Guests:
*Femi Aborisade, Alliance on Surviving Covid-19 and Beyond (ASCAB)
*Teslim Folarin, senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District
NATIONAL SECURITY: WHY POLITICIANS FAIL
According to Harold Lasswell politics is the power to determine who gets what, when and how much, meaning that power is about the allocation and distribution of resources.
According to Harold Lasswell politics is the power to determine who gets what, when and how much, meaning that power is about the allocation and distribution of resources.
The values behind the distribution of resources determine if a country is developed or poor. In Nigeria the commanding values of disunity and deceit overburden the state. These are values that deny the person peace of mind, leading to a rat race as the state belongs to nobody.
The politics of the moment can only exacerbate the chaos of poverty and violence as it is not politics to serve the common good.
Highlights:
*Buhari’s refusal to sack defense chiefs has worsened the security situation of Nigeria
*Politics is about survival and interest
Highlights:
*Buhari’s refusal to sack defense chiefs has worsened the security situation of Nigeria
*Politics is about survival and interest
WHY FOLAKE OTUYELU RELOCATED TO THE U.S
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Folake Otuyelu is a household name in Western Nigeria where she used the Yoruba language to explicitly tell news stories. Her mastery of the language made Tifuntedo on SplashFM, Ibadan, a delight.
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Folake Otuyelu is a household name in Western Nigeria where she used the Yoruba language to explicitly tell news stories. Her mastery of the language made Tifuntedo on SplashFM, Ibadan, a delight.
Her interviews addressed the core issues of stagnated development in Yorubaland. She put policy makers on their toes. She confronted the ills of society using radio and found herself on the wrong side of those aggrieved by her style, tenacity and courage.
What would have made such a renowned broadcaster abandon her profession and left for the United States of America (USA)?
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Recorded on 17 April 2020
First played on Splash 105.5 FM, Ibadan on 18 April 2020
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Recorded on 17 April 2020
First played on Splash 105.5 FM, Ibadan on 18 April 2020
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COVID-19 CONSPIRACY AGAINST CHINA
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Some have termed COVID-19 the Chinese Virus to remind the world it came from China. Chinese people in Europe, America and even in Asia are now facing virus-related racism and xenophobia - Sinophobia.
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Some have termed COVID-19 the Chinese Virus to remind the world it came from China. Chinese people in Europe, America and even in Asia are now facing virus-related racism and xenophobia - Sinophobia.
Some have labelled the Chinese as bioterrorists.
The anger against Mainland China in places like Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines is tied to China’s domineering economy and infrastructural expansion in the region.
The anger against Mainland China in places like Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines is tied to China’s domineering economy and infrastructural expansion in the region.
With the outbreak of COVID-19, century long disputes and historic grievances find expression in the conspiracy theory that China invented the virus to dominate its neighbours and by extension uproot the economic hegemony of the west.
ADAKA BORO'S 12-DAY REVOLUTION
Major Isaac Adaka Boro was an Ijaw nationalist who died in the line of duty. In the early years of Nigeria's independence from Britain, he was in the fore front of the campaign for minority rights.
Major Isaac Adaka Boro was an Ijaw nationalist who died in the line of duty. In the early years of Nigeria's independence from Britain, he was in the fore front of the campaign for minority rights.
He formed the armed militia, Niger Delta Volunteer Force to demand for a larger share of proceeds of oil wealth for his people. On 23 February 1966, they declared the Niger Delta Republic.
After a 12-day war with the Federal Government of Nigeria, the militia was defeated and its members arrested for treason. At the outbreak of the Nigerian Civil War in May 1967, Boro and his comrades were pardoned and enlisted to fight the war on the Nigerian side.
NIGERIA IN CRISIS: BALEWA ARRESTS AZIKIWE
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What Odia Ofeimu refers to as the first coup in Nigeria was the failure of Nnamdi Azikiwe, President of Nigeria, to rally the military to his side during the 1964 election crisis.
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What Odia Ofeimu refers to as the first coup in Nigeria was the failure of Nnamdi Azikiwe, President of Nigeria, to rally the military to his side during the 1964 election crisis.
In a battle of supremacy with the Prime Minister, Tafawa Balewa, Zik had thought the military would take the final order from him. This was not to be as the colonial head of the Army, Major General Welby-Everald was advised to take the side of Tafawa Balewa, forcing Zik to renege
on his well published stance that he will not call on Balewa to form a new government after the manipulated election.
In this presentation, Ofeimu, author of the book Taking Nigeria Seriously, examines the political intrigues of the early 1960s in Nigeria.
In this presentation, Ofeimu, author of the book Taking Nigeria Seriously, examines the political intrigues of the early 1960s in Nigeria.
WHEN EL ZAKZAKY FLED TO IRAN
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There was blood bath in Zaria starting from 12 -15 Dec 2015. It began as a clash between members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) and the convoy of the Chief of Army Staff, Gen Tukur Buratai.
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There was blood bath in Zaria starting from 12 -15 Dec 2015. It began as a clash between members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) and the convoy of the Chief of Army Staff, Gen Tukur Buratai.
The Shiite in a procession blocked the convoy of Nigeria’s army chief. The military claims the road block was mounted to cause the assassination of the army chief. He left the scene after soldiers dislodged the disciples of Ibrahim El Zakzaky, the leader of IMN.
The army returned on the same day to teach the Shiites a bitter lesson, killing them. The army went to Gyallesu where the leader of the sect lived, killing more members of the group. The IMN claims that hundreds of its members were killed between 12-15 Dec 2015.
SOWORE: FROM FISHERBOY TO FREEDOM FIGHTER
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Omoyele Sowore is the publisher of Sahara Reporters. After a brush with death, he left Nigeria in 1999 for the United States of America (USA).
For your pleasure:
Omoyele Sowore is the publisher of Sahara Reporters. After a brush with death, he left Nigeria in 1999 for the United States of America (USA).
Cultists suspected to be students of the University of Lagos had attacked him, leaving him for dead. He was rescued by fellow students.
In 2006, he founded Sahara Reporters in New York in defence of the common good. He studied Geography and Planning at the University of Lagos and
In 2006, he founded Sahara Reporters in New York in defence of the common good. He studied Geography and Planning at the University of Lagos and
bagged a Masters degree from the prestigious Columbia University in the United States.
His life has moved from a childhood of hardship to an adulthood of struggle for a better society. As the student union president of the University of Lagos from 1992 - 1994, he led students
His life has moved from a childhood of hardship to an adulthood of struggle for a better society. As the student union president of the University of Lagos from 1992 - 1994, he led students
A REVOLUTIONARY: THE STORY OF LT COL VICTOR BANJO
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Lt Col Victor Banjo was a Nigerian soldier. He was arrested by the Aguiyi Ironsi military government on suspicion of taking part in the 15 January 1966 coup that
For your listening pleasure:
Lt Col Victor Banjo was a Nigerian soldier. He was arrested by the Aguiyi Ironsi military government on suspicion of taking part in the 15 January 1966 coup that
consumed the lives of the Prime Minister of Nigeria, premiers of the Northern and Western regions, top civilian and military officers. He was kept in prison in the Eastern region and became part of the Biafran Army when the Nigerian Civil War broke out. He led the Liberation Army
in the western front of the Biafran struggle to capture the Midwest Region.
Banjo and Immanuel Ifeajuna and two others were charged by Biafran authorities for sabotaging the war effort. They pleaded not guilty. They were executed sometime in September 1967 after a Biafran
Banjo and Immanuel Ifeajuna and two others were charged by Biafran authorities for sabotaging the war effort. They pleaded not guilty. They were executed sometime in September 1967 after a Biafran
DSS ON THE PROWL: A DETAILED ACCOUNT OF CHIDO ONUMAH'S EXPERIENCE
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The State Security Service (SSS), also known as the Department of State Services (DSS) is primarily responsible for intelligence gathering within Nigeria.
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The State Security Service (SSS), also known as the Department of State Services (DSS) is primarily responsible for intelligence gathering within Nigeria.
It is a department in the presidency. It was created by the Ibrahim Babagida government in 1986 when the National Security Organisation NSO was dissolved to form the State Security Service (SSS), National Intelligence Agency NIA, responsible for external intelligence and
counterintelligence and Defence Intelligence Agency DIA, responsible for military-related intelligence outside and inside Nigeria.
The mission of the SSS is to protect and defend the Federal Republic of Nigeria against domestic threats, to uphold and enforce criminal laws.
The mission of the SSS is to protect and defend the Federal Republic of Nigeria against domestic threats, to uphold and enforce criminal laws.
HERDSMEN KILLED MY COUSIN AND HER CHILDREN — @MailafiaObadiah
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There are eight bloody days in June.
The call for safety is intense, yet the marauders tighten their grips on their automatic weapons, invading communities, leaving sorrow behind.
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There are eight bloody days in June.
The call for safety is intense, yet the marauders tighten their grips on their automatic weapons, invading communities, leaving sorrow behind.
The killers in the month of June 2019 were as rampaging as in the months before. Within an eight day period from June 16, they operated in communities, countering the defenses of the state.
They go berserk in communities in Shiroro LGA of Niger State killing about 70 people.
They go berserk in communities in Shiroro LGA of Niger State killing about 70 people.
The displacement of persons is huge. Mostly affected are women and children. The Nigerian Police confirms the attacks saying only 12 persons were killed. Fingers point at brutal “Fulani” herdsmen.
Herdsmen are also reported to be responsible for the attack in Kagboro community
Herdsmen are also reported to be responsible for the attack in Kagboro community
