OPINION: Ogun Politics: Who Is Riding On Who?
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OPINION: Ogun Politics: Who Is Riding On Who?

Politics tamfitronics By Kasali OgunleyeIn the political landscape, certain opportunists, in their quest for relevance, often seek to ingratiate themselves with specific politicians. This pursuit can lead to the exploitation of the desperation or gullibility of these politicians, resulting in the spread of misinformation and slander against any political interests they deem unfavourable. A recent piece, widely shared on social media and titled “Beware of Dogs,” falls into this category, serving as a hatchet job aimed at achieving malicious ends. The author, Chief Adegoke Adeyanju Awoso, who self-referentially styles himself as “The Afi Opateotemole of Yewaland,” engages in crude historical revisionism, attempting to attribute Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun’s electoral...
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EdoDecides2024: I won’t take bribes no matter how much – INEC Commissioner
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EdoDecides2024: I won’t take bribes no matter how much – INEC Commissioner

Politics tamfitronics The Independent National Electoral Commission National Commissioner in charge of Edo, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, has promised not to collect bribes during the ongoing state governorship election.In an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Friday, Gumus asserted that nobody would dare approach her with a bribe because of her reputation.The INEC Commissioner added that the commission will conduct the Edo governorship election in a free, fair and credible manner, adding that it would be the best conducted.She said, “I am in charge of Edo. I want to do the right thing, even though I will not be everywhere. We will conduct this election in a free, fair and credible manner. I cannot take bribes, no matter how much. I don’t have to take billions to do what is right.“Nowhere, nobody will try. Nobody...
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‘It’s a risk but I’m glad I took this path’: Ex-restaurant chef opens hawker stall, finds it more ‘fulfilling’, Lifestyle News
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‘It’s a risk but I’m glad I took this path’: Ex-restaurant chef opens hawker stall, finds it more ‘fulfilling’, Lifestyle News

Lifestyle Take one look at Louis Saw's resume and you'd be pretty impressed.The 30-year-old chef has spent a third of his life working at various restaurants, coffee shops and hawker stalls, including big names like Prive, Josh's Grill and Quan Ji.He's even had the experience of running several F&B businesses with friends.But after over a decade of cooking in various environments, Louis decided that he preferred the hawker life.So, he set up a stall of his own at Hong Lim Food Centre, which officially opened on June 2 this year.Nanyang Fried Chicken Rice sells exactly what its name says — fried chicken and rice.Curious about Louis' journey, we paid him a visit one weekday afternoon to hear his story — and try some of his fried chicken, of course.Lifestyle Inspiration from his grandmother, skills on the jobLouis grew...
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