Tinubu, Obasanjo, Makinde, others pay tributes as Olunloyo dies at 89
President Bola Tinubu, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Seyi Makinde and his colleagues, as well as other Nigerian leaders, paid glowing tributes to a former governor of Oyo State, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, following his death on Sunday. Born on April 14, 1935, Olunloyo died about seven days to his 90th Continue Reading
Reject bill redefining indigenous identity, protect cultural heritage
Reject bill redefining indigenous identity, protect cultural heritage|Balogun Oseni Bokini The Yoruba people have long been revered ask custodians of history, culture, and tradition, firmly establishing themselves as one of Africa’s most resilient and deeply rooted civilisations. Across Nigeria, the concept of indigeneity has played a vital role in Continue Reading
Why governments depend less on local researchers in Nigeria
Why governments depend less on local researchers in Nigeria|Tunji Olaopa Speaking ex tempore can be quite challenging especially when the issue you are raising is quite germane, and you might not be able to speak to its nuances on the spur of the moment. Thus, when Professor Continue Reading
Tinubu’s curious romance with France
Tinubu’s curious romance with France|Mike Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, is seriously in love with someone or something in France. It may not be a lady because his beautiful wife, Remi Tinubu, is enough for him. Though the object of this love affair is not certain, it is obvious that Continue Reading
Tinubu’s tax reforms and imperative of fiscal federalism
Tinubu’s tax reforms and imperative of fiscal federalism|Editorial Board The seemingly unending contentions trailing the federal government’s tax reforms are to be appreciated as a manifestation of Nigerians’ diversity and the multiplicity of conflicting interests. These may ultimately signpost a necessity of decentralising rather than generalising fiscal and monetary Continue Reading
NNPC LEADERSHIP: AGENDA FOR FALTERING OIL GIANT
NNPC LEADERSHIP: AGENDA FOR FALTERING OIL GIANT|Dakuku The appointment of a new leadership team at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has sparked fresh hope. However, history teaches us that leadership changes in Nigeria’s public institutions is often not a guarantee for remarkable positive Continue Reading
Is it possible to prevent cancer of the pancreas?
Part of the motivating factors behind the decision to pay more attention to this problem is that there is an increased level of awareness about the existence of the condition. Right here in Nigeria, that awareness is not at the level at which it is desired, even among healthcare practitioners. Continue Reading
Shittu Ibrahim hosts successful JAMB scholarship for 120 students in Saki with Computer-Based Training
A total of 120 students benefited from a free JAMB scholarship program with Computer-Based Training (CBT) organized by Hon. Shittu Ibraheem Aremu on Saturday, April 5, 2015, at ADS Hall in Saki. The program aimed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the Joint Admissions Continue Reading
Enough of horror on Otedola Bridge in Lagos
SIR Michael Otedola served as the ninth Governor of Lagos State between 1992 and 1993. His brief statesmanship was considered momentous enough by Lagos State to have an estate, Otedola Estate, named after him. The Estate is situated just beside the now popular Otedola Bridge. Without an official stamp, Otedola Continue Reading
SIR Michael Otedola served as the ninth Governor of Lagos State between 1992 and 1993. His brief statesmanship was considered momentous enough by Lagos State to have an estate, Otedola Estate, named after him. The Estate is situated just beside the now popular Otedola Bridge. Without an official stamp, Otedola Continue Reading