Publish and be damned: A reflection for the algorithmic age

By Olusola Adeyegbe In 2017, I wrote a short piece titled Publish and Be Damned, at: https://samueli.blogspot.com/2017/01/social-media-news-moguls.html reflecting on the responsibility we carry whenever we share information. At the time, my concern was simple: too many people were in a hurry to be first, to forward unverified stories, shocking images, or slanderous claims, often hiding […]

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Adeleke says call for state of emergency desperate ploy by APC to destabilise Osun

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has described calls for the declaration of a state of emergency in Osun State as an act of desperation orchestrated by a failed opposition. He made this known in reaction to what he described as calls by faceless civil society groups for a state of emergency […]

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Adeleke Seeks Stronger Civil Service to Drive South-West Development

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has called for the strengthening of the civil service across the South-West, describing it as a critical foundation for sustainable development, effective governance, and regional integration. He made the call on Saturday in Osogbo while addressing the 10th Quarterly General Meeting of the Association of Retired […]

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Osun First Lady Disburses ₦25m Recapitalisation Grant to 500 Women Petty Traders

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State First Lady, Chief (Mrs.) Titilola Adebusola Adeleke, has disbursed ₦25 million as business recapitalisation grants to 500 women petty traders across the state. Each beneficiary received ₦50,000 at the empowerment programme at the Osun State Government House, Oke-Fia, Osogbo, as part of efforts to rejuvenate and upscale small-scale businesses […]

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Giving way to one’s own weaknesses: Are we truly aware of the cost?

By Olusola Adeyegbe For too long, we have been superficial in our understanding of our weaknesses. We speak of them lightly, as if yielding to our impulses is harmless, a private indulgence that only affects us. But here is the truth: giving way to our own weaknesses is not a private matter. It is a […]

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Motorcycle Accident: Allegation Against Amotekun False — PRO

By John Dike, Osogbo Amotekun Corps in Osun State has dismissed as false and misleading allegations circulating on social media alleging that its operatives recklessly pursued and knocked down a motorcyclist and his passenger into a ditch in Osogbo. The Corps clarified that the video currently being circulated online is not a recent incident, explaining […]

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True Faith: Strength Of The Islamic Nation, By Imam Murtada Gusau

By Imam Murtada Gusau In the name Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Alhamdulillah. Indeed, all praise is due to Allah. We praise Him and seek His help and forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allah from the evil within ourselves and from our wrongdoings. He whom Allah guides, no one can misguide; and he whom He […]

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Adeleke Urges Police to Unseal Amotekun, Warns of Banditry Spillover into Osun

By Johnn cc, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has raised the alarm over the rising threat of banditry and kidnapping in Osun State. He warned against a possible spillover of criminal activities from neighbouring Kwara State and urging the Nigeria Police Force to immediately unseal the Osun Amotekun Corps to contain the menace. The governor spoke […]

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