Reforming Education in Nigeria: Beyond Literacy By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá In Nigeria, the distinction between literacy and education is often blurred. While literacy—defined as the ability to read and write—serves as a foundational skill, it is insufficient on its own to address the multifaceted challenges facing our society. Many literate individuals… Continue reading
An Osun based association, Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens ( CCNC) has petitioned he Osun state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke and the state government demanding for the repeal of a policy requiring individuals and companies to obtain permits and pay fees for drilling boreholes in the state In the petition… Continue reading
The attention of the Oyo State Government has been drawn to the latest falsehood peddled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, claiming that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration has secured a so-called ₦300 billion “fresh loan.” This mischievous claim, made by an APC lawmaker who is notorious for… Continue reading
The Oyo State Government has urged Justices of the Peace (JPs) to remain fair and impartial in handling minor disputes within their communities, while also avoiding interference in criminal cases beyond their jurisdiction. The call was made by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Ayodeji Abiodun Aikomo, Esq.,… Continue reading
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has issued a directive mandating its officers to wear officially approved uniforms during enforcement operations. This move comes after numerous complaints from the public regarding officers conducting arrests and enforcement activities while dressed in mufti and unapproved uniforms. The Chairman, OYRTMA, Major… Continue reading
The President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth, Oyo state chapter Chief Wilfred Madu has posited that a four year single tenure is enough for the Labour Party Presidential candidate in 2023 General election Peter Obi to effect the right changes in Nigeria if voted to power. Making this submission in Ibadan… Continue reading
Osun state chapter of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has reaffirmed its opposition to illegality in local government administration even as the union debunked allegations that it was responsible for the non-release of Osun state local government allocations. Responding to Senator Iyiola Omisore and the state All… Continue reading
Lawyer to the late Nigerian highest goal poacher, Rasidi Yekini, Jubril Mohammed Olanrewaju has opined that the Oluyole Warriors will bounce back from their defeat to visiting Bayelsa United football club of Yenogoa. Recalled that Bayelsa United inflicted a 1-0 defeat on the Shooting Stars football club at the main… Continue reading
The Oyo State Government and Euro FMCG Universal Beverages Limited, Singapore, have entered into a partnership to develop the Oluyole Free Trade Zone. The Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, represented by the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Prof Musibau Babatunde, stated this on Tuesday,… Continue reading
In a significant development, Media Expert , and Coordinator of Olawale Solidarity Movement in Ekiti State, Olawale Ezekiel Ogunyebi has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and pledged his support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second term in office. The defection ceremony took place at Ogunyebi’s country home in Isinbode… Continue reading
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