Tinubu at Falae’s book launch tasks royal fathers on joint action against insecurity

as Aiyedatiwa charges emerging leaders to emulate Falae’s virtues He’s a model of competence, patriotism, social democracy –Mimiko Falae credits divine grace for a life of survival, success By Fisayo Akimduro President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged traditional rulers across the country to guide their subjects with wisdom, promote dialogue, discourage violence and foster unity […]

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Osun Council Chairmen Launch 1,050km Road Grading

Rehabilitation per council to boost grassroots economy By John Dike, Osogbo The Forum of Local Government Chairmen in Osun State, operating under the umbrella of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), has  commenced a large-scale road grading and rehabilitation project spanning all 30 Local Government Areas (LGAs), Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), Area […]

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Dele Momodu vs. Fani-Kayode: The pot fighting the kettle 

By Tunde Odesola Back in the Italy of 44 BC, there lived a babalawo called Spurinna. Spurinna was a haruspice. In ancient Rome, a haruspice was a priest or soothsayer who practised divination by inspecting the entrails–specifically the liver and gallbladder–of sacrificed animals, to interpret the messages of the gods. Spurinna was popular in his […]

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YOYES Foundation launched to tackle adolescent challenges in Ondo

A non-governmental organisation, Youth Health and Life Skills Development Initiative, has launched a new foundation to address the growing challenges facing adolescents, particularly out-of-school youths. The Foundation, Yetunde Olagbuji Youth Empowerment Seed (YOYES), was unveiled during the 2026 edition of the “Becoming” programme held in Akure, where the convener, Dr. Yetunde Olagbuji presented three books […]

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Outage, fuel hike: Frozen-food traders count losses

battle soaring costs, shrinking profits  Customers cut purchases as prices surge Unstable electricity supply and rising fuel prices are placing significant strain on frozen food businesses in Lagos and other parts of the country as traders struggle to cope with higher operating costs and reduced customer patronage. The traders, who spoke with the News Agency […]

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Out-of-school children now 273m globally – UNESCO

The number of children and young people out of school worldwide has climbed to 273 million, according to the UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). In the 2026 Global Education Monitoring (GEM), UNESCO stated that the number of out-of-school children and young people has climbed for the seventh consecutive year. The report finds that […]

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