WTO boss Okonjo-Iweala warns world leaders on Israel-Hamas war
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has warned world leaders to quickly end the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants or risk a “really big impact” on global trade. Okonjo-Iweala said this on Thursday at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings in… Continue reading
Makinde constitutes Oyo State Elders’, Advisory Councils
By Bode Akinbode Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has constituted both the Oyo State Elders’ Council and the Oyo State Advisory Council. The duo of former Chief of Staff to Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, Dr Saka Balogun and former Minister of Power and Steel, Elder Wole Oyelese will serve as chairman… Continue reading
Israel- Hamas war threaten world peace
THE ongoing war in the Middle-East reminds the world that despite the seeming calm in many parts, the much sought global peace remains elusive. In the early hours of October 7, militants of the Palestinian Hamas group launched coordinated surprise attacks of unprecedented scale on southern Israel from the Gaza… Continue reading
Int’l Girl Child Day: Equip girl child with sound moral and formal education, Oyo gov. wife tells Parents
Wife of the Oyo State Governor, Engr. (Mrs) Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde has charged parents to protect their girl child from all forms of societal abuse and give them quality education that will enable play vital roles in the society in the future. The fist lady, Engr. Tamunominini gave the charge… Continue reading
Int’l Girl-Child Day: Education key to overcoming challenges, Says First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu
Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Wednesday, in Abuja called on the populace to equip the girl-child with quality education to help them withstand societal challenges. Mrs Tinubu gave this advice at the Maryam Babangida Women Development Centre on the commemoration of the 2023 International Day of the Girl-Child,… Continue reading
Oyo Assembly Service Commission has repositioned legislative arm for effective service delivery in four years, says chairman
The Chairman Oyo State House of Assembly Service Commission, Dr. Abdul Waasi Musah has disclosed that the commission has in the last four years repositioned the Legislative arm for better and effective service delivery. Dr. Abdul Waasi stated this on Tuesday while presenting the 2022 Annual Report of the Commission… Continue reading
Celebrating a global scholar, Prof. Ilesanmi at 60
Attaining the diamond age is not a mean feat. More gratifying is the fact that a prominent son of the soil who has put Odo-Ijesha on the global map with his exploits is a year older today. Professor Ilesanmi is not just a scholar but of international repute; he is… Continue reading
Freed At Last: Sunday Igboho narrates roles Obasanjo, Soyinka, Akintoye, Adebanjo others play in his release
Two years after his incarceration in Benin Republic, Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho has commended Yoruba leaders and some traditional rulers, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo; Professor Banji Akintoye, Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, and others, for working tirelessly to… Continue reading
NECO releases 2023 SSCE results, says over 61% passed
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2023 Internal Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) with a record of 61.60 percent of candidates scoring five credits and above including English and Mathematics. The examination council disclosed that 93 schools were found to be involved in whole-school… Continue reading
