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Doyin Olagunju
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Contributor, Freelance
Lagos
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Biography
I am Doyin Olagunju, a freelance policy and culture writer based in Lagos, Nigeria. I am curious about finding answers to some of our time's most complicated policy and culture issues by using data, research and lucid writing to present stories in a digestible easy and actionable manner for the average reader. I have written for some of the most important magazines both in my home country and globally. I also run a newsletter where I analyse public policy and culture issues for young Nigerians — nationalcake.com
Legal and Regulatory affairs., Culture Pop culture, ArtsPublic Policy, Government Affairs Sports and Entertainment
no marketing and PR, just news and facts
Content
By Stephen Agwaibor, Doyin Olagunju, Mariam Akinbami, Chiamaka Dike| Zikoko@ Next Saturday, the current governor of Lagos state will be seeking re-election. But how has he fared over the past four years? Here’s what his report card looks like. He banned motorcycles in LagosIn January 2020, less than a year into his tenure, Governor Sanwo-Olu decided that commercial motorcycles were no longer a part of the mega plan he had for Lagos and that they just had to go. It didn’t matter that the state had a terrible traffic situation, or that most people had no alternative.
By Chiamaka Dike, Doyin Olagunju, Stephen Agwaibor, Boyin Plumptre| Zikoko@ On March 11, Nigerians in various states across the country would be heading out to the polls to vote for who they want to be the next governor of their states. However, everyone seems to be focused on the elections of a particular state — Lagos. An aerial view of Victoria Island, Lagos [Encyclopedia Britannica]But what makes the city such a ‘hot cake’ and a talking point for many Nigerians? Who are the contestants for the state’s governorship race?
By Tolu Omotesho, Doyin Olagunju, Chiamaka Dike, Mariam Akinbami| Zikoko@ The Nigerian Senate, consisting of 109 members, is the highest law-making body in the country, responsible for making and revising laws and approving federal and judicial appointments. They can impeach the president or vice-president and control the public funds spent. For years, many people have wondered what the take-home salaries of senators are, especially as they’ve always been perceived as the ones who benefit most from Nigeria’s national cake.
Company Info
Freelance
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