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Ayo Akinfe

[1] I am a big fan of the Knights Templar, that Catholic military order founded in 1119. The world owes them a debt of gratitude as they spearheaded the new age of enlightenment that spread across Europe at the time, opening up new frontiers in an unprecedented manner. I first fell in love with them when I read Da Vinci Code. They have fascinated me ever since

NIGERIA'S largest domestic airline Air peace has announced plans to commence flights from the newly-inaugurated Gateway International Airport in Iperu to London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports later this year.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] First of all I would like to see one of the presidential candidates say they will proposes laws mandating the Federal Inland Revenue Service (Firs) to set an income tax revenue target of $50bn by 2030. At the moment, Nigerians are grossly under-taxed

FORMER vice president Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has hired Washington lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York to enhance his reputational standing in the US in what is seen as his first step in Nigeria's 2027 presidential race.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] I have repeatedly said that the British colonialists need to be given credit for creating 40 provinces in Nigeria. They were spot on in understanding the make-up of the country. Our current 36 states are based on these 40 provinces but I think we need to make them 42

ENGLISH Championship side Milwall have joined the list of clubs looking to sign Nigeria-eligible teenage striker Uchenna Heavens from Germany during the forthcoming summer transfer window.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] The more one looks at the River Niger, the more one sees a criminal waste of a natural resource. Nigeria is grossly under-utilising this river as a source of hydro-electric power, a means of transportation, tourist attraction, fishing resource and as a magnet for investment. The planned creation of Anioma State could address this

SUPER Eagles head coach Eric Chelle plans flying into London for face-to-face talks with Brentford fullback Michael Kayode with a view to convincing him to switch his loyalties to Nigeria from Italy.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Our National Assembly will pass legislation compelling all clergymen to donate their privates jets to the state to be used as part of the fleet for a new national carrier. It is unpatriotic to be flying around in a private jet when your country cannot afford an airline

FEARS are now growing that there will only be one candidate in Nigeria's 2027 presidential elections following the currently crisis in the opposition party the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that has paralysed its activities.