Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, has once again reinforced its growing reputation for academic excellence and transformational leadership as its Vice-Chancellor, Prof Philip Oguntunde, was conferred with an Outstanding Leadership Award by the Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA FUTA Branch. It was presented during […]
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Fresh reactions to the wave of abductions across Nigeria have exposed growing anxiety over the country’s security failures, as opposition figures, international organisations and regional groups intensify pressure for urgent reforms and stronger government action. The Federal Government, meanwhile, has assured Nigerians that coordinated intelligence-driven operations are underway to rescue abducted pupils and teachers, announcing […]
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By Tunde Odesola When citizens exasperatedly say ‘Nigeria is a plane on autopilot’ or when they dismissively say ‘Nigeria na cruise’, they are disclosing much more than the words reveal. They are lamenting a nation whose humanity has shattered, leaving a truckload of iciness in its wake. Both expressions often stem from a place of […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of misleading the public over claims that five security drones purchased during the administration of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola could not be accounted for. In a statement issued on Thursday by the party’s Director of Media and […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The member representing Ede North/EdeSouth/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, , has warned that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, particularly attacks targeting schools and students, should not be ignored simply because many public office holders have their children enrolled in private institutions or studying abroad. Speaking during plenary at the House […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Catholic Diocese of Ondo has welcomed the recent judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja on the perpetrators of the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, describing the verdict as a significant step towards justice, accountability and national healing. In a statement […]
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Ondo State Government has declared support for the nationwide #UniteAgainstTerror campaign, calling on all Nigerians to rise above political, ethnic, and religious differences in a collective effort to combat terrorism and other forms of violent crimes threatening the nation’s peace and stability. This comes in the wake of the recent conviction and sentencing of […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *Today, we continue with our discussion that the bright and brilliant people are seen as smarter and better than others, and therefore draw adversaries, especially in the consideration of people for promotion, high offices or positions.* *Yesterday, we looked at Abel and Josiah, two great minds and men that died early in […]
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By Wale Ojo-Lanre Should I attend the burial of Mr Clement Ige on Saturday? Please, does it really worth it for me to spare my time, wake up early, buy fuel and drive all the way to Ibadan to pay my last respect to the late Mr Clement Ige, an Ogotun-Ekiti product, a veteran journalist, […]
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By Abdu Rafiu As it is in the nature of elections, there is dancing and rejoicing; there is celebration. That is in the community of winners. In the circle of losers, there is gritting of teeth, squeezing of mouth; sorrow and disappointment stalk at the doorstep and there is recrimination: How are the mighty fallen! […]
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