No doubt, the influence of Lebanese businessmen billionaires and so-called philanthropists, Ronald and Gilbert Chagoury, infamously known as the Chagoury brothers, in Lagos cannot be overemphasized. In almost every sector, their presence is felt. From the banking sector, to the hospitality industry as well as real estate, they are big players and run their business from the busy streets of Lagos. For years, they have successfully remained relevant in the scheme of things, albeit keeping a very low profile. Before the current dispensation, the brothers were known friends of late military dictator, General Sani Abacha. When Abacha died, the smart guys promptly looked for his replacement among Nigerian political bigwigs, someone with the needed influence and connections. That was how they met former governor, Senator Bola Tinubu. Through Tinubu, who later became their business partner, they widened their business empire, reaping th...