By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for approving the permanent employment of 66 freelance staff of the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC), describing the decision as a significant boost to workers’ welfare and morale. The commendation was part of the resolutions reached at […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Owa of Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, has reeled out the needs of his people as he received the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the August 15 governorship election, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji , who had paid him a courtesy visit. He noted that meaningful development […]
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By Abdu Rafiu As in nearly all great events, we human beings move about unsuspecting and when hinted about any of them we hardly believe, except where there are ceremonies, where there will be dancing and rejoicing. But when the event invites us into deep contemplation, it becomes enigmatic and we do not want to […]
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United States President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as his decisive leadership “on behalf of the Nigerian people.” He conveyed this in a letter to President Tinubu, which he signed, applauding the latter’s resolve “to tackle the issues plaguing Nigeria, especially the violence affecting Christian communities.” President […]
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to take off in Akure with 3 faculties, 12 degree programmes A new private Millennium Crest University, Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State, will soon take off at its Aaye, Oda Road, Akure campus in the state capital. In the approval letter issued by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, to […]
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has described a former governor of the state and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, as a leader he holds in high esteem, saying he is closely following in his footsteps despite their recent political differences. He made the remarks in a video from last […]
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Prisoners inside a correctional facility Nigeria’s correctional centres remain severely overcrowded, with tens of thousands of inmates awaiting trial despite repeated government efforts to decongest custodial facilities. While officials point to recent reforms and inmate releases as evidence of progress, fresh statistics and first-hand accounts suggest that prolonged pretrial detention, stringent bail conditions and systemic […]
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President Bola Tinubu and Babatunde Fashola Former Lagos State Governor and Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, says he prefers to advise President Bola Tinubu privately rather than criticise his administration on television. Fashola disclosed this during an interview on TVC News on Wednesday, where he was asked why he avoided commenting publicly on […]
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three suspects linked to the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to life imprisonment. Justice Salim Ibrahim ordered that the life sentence should take effect from the date of the convicts’ arrest, Channels TV reports. He handed down the sentence […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *Arrogance is a dangerous socio-psychological and mental condition.* *This is because the arrogant over-rates himself, but underrates others around him.* *No one is more magnanimous than God, but even God in His magnanimity said, “I resist the proud” (Jam.4:6).* *The challenge of the arrogant person is that his arrogance quietly destroys him […]
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