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In 1999, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu was elected Governor of Lagos State. His then party, the Alliance for Democracy (AD) produced all the governors of the South West.

By 2003, Tinubu was the onl y governor left in the AD. He was under pressure to decamp but he stayed. He built the party and it became stronger.

For the eight years that he ruled Lagos, he hired several guys to work with him. I think he carefully picked them. Apart from using them to work in his government, he also groomed them for the future.

Eight years down the line, see where those Tinubu guys are today -

1. Prof Yemi Osinbajo, SAN was Tinubu's Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. He is today, Nigeria's Vice President.

2. Rauf Aregbesola was Tinubu's Commissioner for Works. Today he is serving his second tenure as Governor of Osun State.

3. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN was Tinubu's Chief of Staff and successor in office. He is today Nigeria's Minister of Power, Works and Housing.

4. Alhaji Lai Mohammed was Tinubu's first Chief of Staff. He is today, Nigeria's Minister of Information.

5. Babatunde Fowler was appointed by Tinubu as Chairman of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service. Today, he is the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service.

At the National Assembly, there are countless "Tinubu boys" who have occupied and are still occupying seats till today.
Since 1999, the Tinubu camp has produced almost 98% of the members of the National Assembly from Lagos State.

Forget politics, this man is a political enigma.

Rewind to 1999, I am sure most of us have forgotten the names of the People who were elected Governors then. Some of them have gone out of circulation. Some are gasping for breath politically. Indeed, most of them are no longer relevant today.
Who still remembers Mbadinuju of Anambra State, Jolly Nyame of Taraba, Mohammed Lawal of Kwara, Segun Osoba of Ogun, Attahiru Bafarawa of Sokoto, Achike Udenwa of Imo, Victor Attah of Akwa Ibom, Orji Uzor Kalu of Abia? That one has lost two consecutive senatorial elections.

But Tinubu has not only managed to remain extremely relevant, he has continued to control Lagos politics 100%. Not only that, he manages to carry his boys along and today they occupy critical positions in our national life.

Take it or leave it, Tinubu is today, Nigeria's most powerful politician. It didn't just happen by chance. He worked very hard for it. Very very hard.

The hallmark of a true leader is not just the ability to rule well but also the ability to nurture and groom his associates.

Oga Tinubu, TUALE SIR!!!

May Almighty Allah Bless you all. Jazakallah Khairan

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There's no ignorance in law. The policy is a very good policy to strengthen our own currency due to dwindling in oil price. The current policy on foreign currency lodgement in commercial banks made adequate provision for importers and exporters. Those wailing without the in - depth knowledge of the policy should visit CBN website www.cbn.gov for adequate information. The anti money laundering of declaring cash while travelling and limit of the amount you can travel with was not made by this administration rather it's in the Anti Money Laundering Act. After due diligence and confirmation that they're genuine traders, there money and passport should be returned and educate on how to carry out such transactions. Thank you.

Actually, it will have a negative impact on labour force in the financial sector of the economy but at the long run, the benefit will be evenly distributed and enjoyed by Nigerians. It's a welcome economic policy.

Ina Lilahi Wa Ina Ilehi Rajiuna. May Almighty Allah grant those who lost their lives eternal rest. In Sha Allahu, Aljanah Firdaus is their final abode. Amin.

This piece is quite informative and it's education for us all. Big thanks to Sile12. Keep it up.

A patient dog meets no bone to eat and might starve to death

Alihamdu Lilahi Rabil Alamina. We didn't mourn in the country. OLUWASEUN

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God is the Greatest. He's marvellous and the greatest protector. We Bless His Holy name

Yorubas are very decent and reasonable people. No tribe will entertain on their land what is going on in Lagos. We all condemn the statement of OBA AKIOLU.

But lets ask ourselves one important question;

WHY IS OBA AKIOLU ANGRY WITH IGBOS?

My answers are:
1. I WILL ELEVATE EZE NDIGBO TO THE STATUS OF OBA OF LAGOS - JIMI AGBAJE.

2. IGBO WILL DETERMINE WHO RULES LAGOS- IFEANYI UBAH

3. LAGOS IS NO MAN'S LAND - IFEANYI UBAH DURING TAN CAMPAIGN.

4. IGBO DEVELOPED AND CONTROL LAGOS- JIMI AGBAJE. DURING GEJ CAMPAIGN IN AKWA IBOM

5. WE MUST PRODUCE THE NEXT DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF LAGOS - EZE NDIGBO

MY QUESTIONS TO IGBOS;

1. CAN OBI OF ONITHSA ACCEPT ALL THE ABOVE MENTIONED?

2. DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER TRIBE IN YOUR CABINET IN THE EAST?

3. CAN ANY TRIBE CLAIM ONITHSA, ABA OR ENUGU TO BE NO MAN'S LAND?

4. CAN OBI OF ONITHSA ACCEPT THE ELEVATION OF SARKIN HAUSAWA IN ONITHSA TO OBI STATUS?

My conclusion: We have been living together as brothers for years in peace. You must respect our tradition and institutions.

Igbo leaders should stop jumping around Lagos
beating drums of war.

EKO KO NI BAJE OOOOOO!

Let's embrace the spirit of Lagos.

We thank God for the positive change and liberation of Nigerians from the hands of wicked cabal. We can make our orders now. May Almighty God strengthen GMB to do more and more.

"I repeat, corruption will not be tolerated by this administration" GMB -2015.

"What we call corruption in Nigeria is a mere theft" GEJ.

Please, compare and contrast.

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We thank God for effecting a positive change in Nigeria.

Sai Baba!

Sai Buhari!

I just casted my vote few minutes ago. Every thing in the pooling unit is hitch free. INEC tried for putting all the logistics in place. Generators and lighting was provided to aid voting at late night.


Sai Baba!

Change mu ke so.

Sai Baba!

Change mu ke so.

I'll say Yes it's a sin. Because, it was not written anywhere in the Qur'an or Bible that we should practice that. Moreso, it is not in any Hadith be it Sahih or dahih . We can see it in both scriptures when Job was in pains, he did not pray for death rather he prayed that God should stop the pains and his prayer was answered. His lost things during the sickness was returned in folds. Therefore, let's have trust in God that He heals. Thank you.

She's seen correct meat and the dog is begging to be freed