By Abdu Rafiu Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo, departed earthly life in April, 2022, aged 83. He was on the throne for 51 years. He came to office well prepared. He read widely, especially about the history of his forebears, of Oyo people — towns and settlements. He was always in his element, […]
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By Isaac Megbolugbe Introduction In today’s fast-paced, information-driven world, making decisions can be overwhelming. As Christians, we are called to seek God’s guidance and wisdom in our decision-making processes. However, discerning God’s Will can be a challenging and nuanced task. In this article, we will explore the concept of discernment, its importance in decision-making, and […]
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By Banji Ayoola The radiance of the Truth is covered only by a thin veil for many human beings on earth today. A thin veil which will soon burn off in the intensifying streaming-in of Light that is overtaking the earth already. The ever flowing streams surging out of the exalted Source, a surging which […]
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South-West Governors States in the South-West region are strategising in response to the reported influx of bandits and fighters from the Islamic State’s West Africa Province into some of the region’s forests. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, warned last week that bandits fleeing military operations in the North-West were seeking refuge in the state. Raising […]
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The Federal Government on Tuesday outlined several initiatives to ramp up food production and control food inflation in the country, including prioritizing mechanization to increase agricultural yields. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, stated during a press briefing at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, that food production has lagged behind population growth, emphasizing […]
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By Funke Egbemode Nobody understands. How could she do it? Why did she do it after all these years? An affair after 25 years of marriage and three grown-up children? What is she still looking for? What has God not blessed her with? Her husband is well- to-do, healthy and the children are doing well. […]
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Nigeria is missing in the top spot for countries that offer their citizens the best quality of life, according to the latest Quality of Living Index by Global Citizen Solutions. The report ranked Nigeria 135th out of 199 countries, with an overall score of 54.1, making the country unattractive for people looking to shift base […]
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The controversy elicited recently by the construction of 40 units of residential apartments for Judges of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Federal High Court and The Court of Appeal in Abuja underscores the expectations for a truly independent judiciary unencumbered by any constraint or compromise. On the one hand, some people feel strongly […]
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The Senate has adjourned plenary for two weeks to enable lawmakers to focus on the defence of the 2025 budget with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced the adjournment on Tuesday, noting that the budget report will be presented when plenary resumes on January 28. In […]
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The Central Bank of Nigeria has sanctioned nine Deposit Money Banks with fines totaling N1.35bn for failing to ensure cash availability via Automated Teller Machines during the festive season. Each of the banks was fined N150m following spot checks that revealed non-compliance with the apex bank’s cash distribution guidelines. The affected banks include Fidelity Bank […]
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