Nigerian former envoy to the Philippines, Ambassador Yemi Farounbi has said that free and fair election does not guarantee good governance or enduring democracy. He disclosed this at a public lecture in Osogbo, Osun State capital where he cited that a free and fair election produced dictators such as Adolf Hitler, stating that a strong […]
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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Ondo State Government has been urged to spend the N30 billion allocated to education in the 2022 budget proposal on infrastructural and personnel development. However, the stakeholders who conceded that the 16 percent allocation to education in the budget is below the UNESCO’s standard of 26 percent, commended the state government for […]
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Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar (left); Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, and Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, representing the Minister of Education at the opening ceremony of the 4th International Conference on Safe Schools Declaration in Abuja…yesterday. Credit: NAN • 1,436 pupils, 17 teachers abducted from schools between […]
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The African Union said Wednesday it had suspended Sudan until civilian rule in the country is restored, saying it rejected the military takeover as an “unconstitutional” seizure of power. The continent-wide bloc said it “strongly condemns the seizure of power” and was suspending Sudan from all AU activities “until the effective restoration of the civilian-led […]
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By Oyeyinka Oludayisi Fabowale A verbal tiff between two prominent Nigerian politicians recently threw up a debate on which counts or counts more in judging the worth of a person and his importance to the society – his pedigree or personal character and accomplishments? The two gladiators who stirred the controversy are no other persons […]
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Oyo State Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan; Governors Gboyega Oyetola, Osun; Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Ondo; APC National Leader, Senator Bola Tinubu; Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos; and Engineer Dapo Abiodun, Ogun The six governors of the South West Region have mapped out a way forward for the region. Chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum and Ondo State […]
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The Oyo State Government says it has set up an intervention committee to intensify the evacuation of wastes and debris within the State. The Committee consists of management from Oyo State Waste Management Authority, The Ministry of Environment and some selected PSPs This was contained in a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Culture […]
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•Let electoral umpire function, ZLP candidate Okonkwo tells politicians Despite fresh threat to disrupt the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will go on with the poll as scheduled. The commission said it would move into the state next week for the final lap of […]
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By Tunde Odesola For a breath of fresh air and to maintain my sanity, I’ll desist from talking about the retired General Muhammadu Buhari in this article. Also, I’ll resist talking about murderous Boko Haram, terrorist Fulani herdsmen, nationwide bandits, humongous corruption and bleeding nepotism which the Buhari regime will bequeath to the incoming Presidency […]
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Oyo State Government has reassured smallholder farmers of improved support and integration into the development plan of the state, in accordance with the four points agenda of the Governor Seyi Makinde led administration. This, the Government said, would spur productivity and enhance the quality of food consumed by the people in the state. Commissioner for […]
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