Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde Oyo State Government has announced scheduled dates for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), and Common Entrance examination across the state. Education, Science and Technology commissioner, Hon. Olayiwola Olusegun in a statement on Saturday, informed the general public, especially parents, guardians and students in Junior Secondary Schools throughout the […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his unflinching loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as he debunked his defection rumour unfounded, mischievous, and entirely false. He declared emphatically on Saturday, “I assure the good people of Osun State that I remain part and parcel of the PDP family. I am not defecting to […]
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By Sola Adeyegbe There’s a kind of love that doesn’t elevate; it entangles. This is the love of the world: an inordinate affection for material wealth, power, possessions, appearances, and the validation that comes from worldly status. It is not love in the pure, uplifting sense, but a strong desire to possess, control, and satisfy […]
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Zenith Bank Plc has retained its position as the number one bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital for the 16th consecutive year. This is according to the 2025 Top 1000 World Banks’ Rankings, published by The Banker, Financial Times Group, United Kingdom in its July edition. The latest ranking placed Zenith Bank Plc as the […]
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Creation of additional five new states, constitutional roles for the traditional rulers as well as creation of additional local governments and listing of Local Council Development Areas created by the Lagos State government in 2003 into the constitution were among the top demands of the people of the South-West as moves are ongoing to amend […]
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday found the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, guilty of contempt over a satirical apology she posted on her Facebook page on April 27. Justice Binta Nyako, while delivering judgment in the suit filed by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan challenging her suspension, began with the contempt application […]
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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ruled that the Nigerian Senate acted beyond its powers by suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, ordering her immediate recall to the Red Chamber. Justice Binta Nyako, who delivered the judgment, described the duration of the suspension as “excessive” and without a clear legal foundation. According […]
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The departed former Executive Secretary of Osun State Council for Arts and Culture, Olori Solape Abolarin has been described as a woman of remarkable leadership qualities who contributed immensely to the council’s achievements. At a tribute day held in her honour by the council, its chairman, Hon. Ebenezer Adeniji, said in an emotion-laden voice that […]
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Ondo State Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, has sent his condolences to the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin, the All Progressives Congress (APC) faithful and the entire people of Owo kingdom, over the passing of Chief (Mrs) Toyin Agboola, who died in the early hours of Wednesday. A statement by his spokesperson, John Paul […]
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It is a common sight to behold passers-by going to peep at a mob or drawn by the dancing and drumming of advertisers trying to push their products into the market space. In Nigeria, politicians seem to imitate those market hordes as they gallivant from one political platform to another. When it is not searching […]
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