Alani of Ido Ani, Oba (Major Gen retd) Olufemi Olutoye, with the Chairman, Caretaker Committee of Irekari LCDA, Hon Steve Otaloro (left), and his team members during the visit to the royal father The paramount ruler of Idoani Kingdom, Oba (Major General) Olufemi Olutoye, has expressed his admiration for the newly appointed Caretaker Chairman of […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has launched road dualisation in Osogbo and Ede while documentation processes are almost complete on the planned flyovers across the state’s three senatorial districts. The road project is part of his efforts at infrastructural development earlier promised the people of the state when he assumed office. The roads totaling 11.17 […]
Continue ReadingBanks have been asked to disconnect Switches, Payment Solution Service Providers, and Super Agents from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Instant Payment Outwards System. The NIBSS disclosed this in a circular dated December 5, 2023, with Ref: NIBSS/BD/NI/PO/005/051223 to banks. According to the national payment infrastructure company, the listing of non-deposit-taking financial institutions as beneficiaries […]
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President Bola Tinubu yesterday reflected on the challenge of development in the West Africa sub-region. He attributed the slow pace of growth and development to lack of synergy among member-states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Tinubu, who chairs the sub-regional group, spoke on how the countries can forge a synergy critical […]
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Six heads of courts, 26 others tipped for appointments The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 11 Court of Appeal Justices for elevation to the Supreme Court. At its 104th meeting held yesterday, the Council considered the list of candidates presented by its interview committee. Director of Information, Soji Oye, said in a statement that […]
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Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates, and Amal Clooney Reaffirm their Support of Girls’ Empowerment Programs and Experts in Malawi For a special documentary as part of this year’s BBC 100 Women season, three of the world’s most high-profile humanitarians, Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney, and Melinda Gates, visited Malawi to meet the girls at risk from […]
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By Abdu Rafiu In the twilight of his life, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, one personality a great many regarded as an exceptional leader, reflected on his political career and he knew pains. He agonized that he did not have the opportunity to realise his vision of a modern and towering country. Much as he sought to […]
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Wife of Osun State Governor, Mrs Ngozi Adeleke, has said the biting economic hardship in Nigeria is partly responsible for the violence and aggressive attitudes most men now exhibit in their respective homes. She said many homes in Nigeria are facing serious hardship and as such most men, frustrated by the economic frustration, displaces their […]
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By Banji Ayoola The Secretary General of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Chief Olusola Ebiseni on Wednesday, returned to the Peoples Democratic Party. PDP. Ebiseni who also served as the South West Coordinator of the Obi/Datti Presidential Campaign in the last election stormed the party’s state secretariat in Akure, the Ondo State capital with his […]
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A cleric has described politicians as the major problem with the progress of Nigeria. On the other hand, he defended the church against alleged proliferation and wrongdoing. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo to herald the 2023 African 24 Hours Marathon Praise convened by the Apostolic Grace Network, Apostle Lawrence Bamilaw said the church employs more […]
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