Staff, (Daily Independent) - Jonathan and his men are concerned that the Service Chiefs are loyal only to Yar’Adua who appointed them. They also have a strong relationship with the so-called cabal headed by Turai Yar’Adua. The failure of the military to forestall the bloodletting in Plateau State is fresh in the minds of many, and highlighted by the allegation of bias leveled against troops in the carnage.
Peter Okhiria, (Vanguard) - Femi Otedola, CEO of African Petroleum and son of former Lagos State Governor, Sir Michael Otedola, has joined his Nigerian counterpart and business rival, Aliiko Dangote on the list of the world’s richest people. Femi Otedola and Aliko Dangote are the only two Nigerians on the 2009 Forbes list of 793 dollar-denominated billionaires in the world.
UBONG UKPONG, (Daily Sun) - The pains, trauma and difficulties that many Nigerians have experienced in the last few years in their bid to seek greener pastures abroad are better imagined than felt. Those who told you they have ‘crossed’, seldom have the courage to relate their predicaments and bitter experiences to the people back at home.
KUNLE ADEYEMI, (Punch) - When people buy new vehicles, especially the state-of-the-art ones, prayers are said. On such occasions, it is usual to hear supplications like; ”may this car never turn out to be your coffin or may it never be robbers‘ property.” However, the situation in the country, especially Lagos in the last two months, has thrown up a big contradiction.
Kemi Yesufu, (Daily Independent) All over the world living in luxury is strictly the preserve of the rich and famous. It takes millions of naira, thousands of pounds/dollars to finance the lifestyle of the people we are talking about. They drive state-of-the-art cars, own yachts, private jets, live in homes that inspire imagination, and holiday in the best resorts.
Kemi Yesufu, (Daily Independent) - One of the ways to announce your arrival into Lagos high society is by shopping at Palms Shopping Mall. Tayo Amusan owns The Palms; now you know why he is one of those who live a life of luxury in Nigeria. They drive state-of-the-art cars, own yachts, private jets, live in homes that inspire imagination, and holiday in the best resorts.
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