By Abdu Rafiu The sudden departure of Ismaila Isa Funtua from earthly life came as a shock. Yes, hardly does death give anyone notice that it would soon come calling or it is already by the door seeking entry. Many who have had a protracted illness and over whom families and relations have given up […]
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By Dare Babarinsa Perhaps the probe into the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, would end in a whimper. So far no one has been arrested and no one is facing prosecution yet. However, we have all been gainfully entertained and that is enough for us. The former Managing Director of the NDDC may want to tell […]
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Lagos boarding schools to open August The Federal Government on Wednesday released the timetable for all national examinations for pupils in exit classes, beginning from 17 August to 18 November, 2020. The government said the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), organised by the National Examination Council (NECO) for SS3 pupils, will begin on October […]
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Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has spoken on the preparation for the September 19 poll, alleging that the All Progressives Congress, APC, has started indulging in violence. He raised the alarm that the opposition party is desperate to return to power, which it lost to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), following his defection from the […]
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By Banji Ayoola Renowned Professor of Geology, and a passionate promoter of African and Yoruba spirituality, Prof Idowu Odeyemi, has retired from the service of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, after 48 years in academics, 37 of which he spent meritoriously at the institution. He bowed out on Monday, July 27, 2020 at […]
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The Federal Government has declared July 30 and Friday, July 31, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola announced the two days on Tuesday in Abuja on behalf of the Federal Government. A statement by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Mrs. Georgina Ehuriah, quoted Aregbesola as […]
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By Banji Ayoola The governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the October 10 election in Ondo State, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, has rejoiced with the Muslim faithful, describing their commitment to the socio-economic and political developments of the state as remarkable. He gave the commendation on Wednesday in Akure, the state capital, in […]
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By Banji Ayoola The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji, Prof Emmanuel Adedayo Fasakin on Wednesday urged Muslims in the Country to always be mindful of the great lessons of the Eid-el-Kabir in all their activities. In a message commemorating the Festival with them, he urged them to be grateful to Allah for His […]
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Only pupils in Senior Secondary School, SSS 3 class, will resume to sit for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Lagos and Ogun, the states said on Tuesday. The Federal Government on Monday said the examination would begin on August 17 and that schools could reopen on August 4 so pupils could […]
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says Deputy Governor, Ajayi has no electoral value Ahead of the October 10 governorship election in Ondo state, candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC and incumbent Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has vowed to defeat the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Eyitayo Jegede in what he said would be a replay of what […]
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