Kolapo Olapoju

Lagos

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US vs China: Nigeria at a crossroads of a changing world

1 month ago | thecable.ng | Kolapo Olapoju

BY STEPHEN AKANBIThe United States’ growing hostility toward China is often presented as a matter of “national security,” “trade fairness,” or “human rights”. But beneath this rhetoric lies a deeper fear—one that has little to do with ethics and everything to do with power. China’s success represents an alternative path to development that directly challenges the Western economic order.
Ex-HoS Nwaeke accuses Fubara of masterminding Rivers crisis, plotting with militants

Mar 29, 2025 | thecable.ng | Kolapo Olapoju

George Nweeke, former head of the Rivers state civil service, has accused Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of the state, of orchestrating the crisis in the state. The political crisis in Rivers reached a crescendo two weeks ago when President Bola Tinubu declared emergency rule in the state and suspended the governor, his deputy and the members of the state assembly. The president also nominated retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the administrator of the state.
Arresting the drift: UNIZIK’s decisive action, a model

Feb 15, 2025 | thecable.ng | Kolapo Olapoju

BY WILFRED TOBYThe recent disciplinary action taken by Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) is a crucial step in addressing the growing indiscipline and moral decay in Nigeria’s university system. The expulsion of a student for assaulting a lecturer is not just about maintaining order within the institution—it is a bold statement that underscores the urgent need to restore discipline, respect, and ethical standards in the nation’s higher education sector.
Our partnership is rooted in mutual respect and shared values

Nov 24, 2024 | thecable.ng | Kolapo Olapoju

BY BOLA TINUBU AND EMMANUEL MACRONIn the present era, international relations are often framed as if there were only two possible outcomes for states: to dominate, or to be dominated; to vassalise, or to be vassalised. Nations are supposed to make a choice in favour of this or that hegemon, this or that bloc. The lesson we are learning from our experience as heads of state of two countries whose bilateral relationship has been deepening over the last twenty-five years is quite different.
Nigerian IDP crisis fuelled by politics, greed, corruption and radical Islam

Jun 1, 2024 | thecable.ng | Kolapo Olapoju |Mike Arnold

BY MIKE ARNOLDPrior to the Gwoza Massacre in the summer of 2014, Hanatu Ango was the principal of a local primary school. Her story of escape from Boko Haram and survival with her three young daughters is shockingly traumatic.
Ikpeazu vs Otti: Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus

May 4, 2024 | thecable.ng | Kolapo Olapoju

Ikpeazu vs Otti: Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus Nigerian politics is far too divisive and toxic.
What’s in a book? You’ll never know, until…

May 2, 2024 | thecable.ng | Kolapo Olapoju

What’s in a book? You’ll never know, until… Earlier this week, I teased on my social handle about my encounter with a deity.
RCCG pastor, 14 travellers kidnapped in Oyo

Apr 21, 2024 | thecable.ng | Kolapo Olapoju

RCCG pastor, 14 travellers kidnapped in Oyo A pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and 14 other travellers have been kidnapped in Oyo state. The pastor, identified as Olugbenga Olawore, and other passengers of a commercial bus were abducted along Lanlate-Eruwa road on Friday. Olawore is a pastor at Heavens Gate Parish, RCCG, Lagos Province 73, along Agbara-Lusada Road in Ogun. The cleric was said to have been returning from Ipapo town where he reportedly went to make burial...
Internet outage: Repairs have commenced on damaged subsea cables, says NCC

Mar 14, 2024 | thecable.ng | Kolapo Olapoju

Internet outage: Repairs have commenced on damaged subsea cables, says NCCThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says repairs have commenced on damaged subsea cables that negatively impacted telecommunications services in several countries, including Nigeria. Reuben Muoka, NCC’s director of public affairs, confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday.
Nigeria vs S’Africa: Osimhen leads attack as Osayi replaces Sanusi in starting XI

Feb 7, 2024 | thecable.ng | Kolapo Olapoju

Nigeria vs S’Africa: Osimhen leads attack as Osayi replaces Sanusi in starting XIJose Peseiro has named most of the usual suspects for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final game against South Africa. There had been doubts regarding the availability of Zaidu Sanusi and Victor Osimhen following the quarter-final win over Angola but only the latter will file out against the Bafana Bafana on Wednesday evening.