Abiodun Ladepo

An alumnus of the University of Ibadan (Nigeria) and Towson University and University of Maryland (both in the State of Maryland, USA), Ladepo is a former journalist with The Guardian. An extensively traveled employee of a US agency, he contributes from Los Angeles.
Nigeria Matters

Ekitigate & Tope Aluko: A Festering Tragicomedy

Abiodun Ladepo -
While teaching at Ekiti State University, Dr. Tope Aluko once returned a book to the library. The busy librarian had his head down. Aluko...
Nigeria Matters

Goodluck Jonathan: Silence is No More Golden

Abiodun Ladepo -
It is well past the time for Goodluck Jonathan to hold a “World Press Conference” and address all the questions being raised today about...
Nigeria Matters

Nigerian Media in Dasukigate? Et Tu Femi Adesina?

Abiodun Ladepo -
Nduka Obaigbena, owner of Thisday newspaper, is not going to go down in infamy all by himself. He is going to take down with...
Nigeria Matters

Sambo Dasuki Bells Goodluck Jonathan’s Cat!

Abiodun Ladepo -
Finally, somebody steps forward and names Goodluck Jonathan as the man who authorized… No… INSTRUCTED him to carry out all those ridiculous expenditures. Everybody...
Nigeria Matters

Who was Sambo Dasuki Fronting for in GEJ’s Government?

Abiodun Ladepo -
Of all the accusations levelled against Sambo Dasuki, the ones that should rile every Nigerian, if true, are that he directed the Central Bank...
Nigeria Matters

‘Future’ President Babatunde Raji Fashola?

Abiodun Ladepo -
You heard it here first! Since President Muhammadu Buhari unveiled his ministerial portfolios last week, an idea has been gaining currency in private discussions...
Nigeria Matters

Customs Officers No Go Die Well

Abiodun Ladepo -
Actually, I got this title from a friend whose close relative is a Customs officer. He would list all the atrocities of Customs officers...
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Diezani Alison-Madueke’s “Arrested Development”

Abiodun Ladepo -
Lord have mercy! It is extremely difficult to begin the skinning of this Diezani Alison-Madueke corruption cat. Normally, when you hear about corruption in...
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