Soun, Commissioner mull Ogbomoso progress
The Governor Seyi Makinde administration has installed more traditional rulers than any other Administration either in the old or new Oyo State. This was stated by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, at the third edition of the Ogbomoso Digital Economy Summit held at the Great Hall, Ladoke Akintola University, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso. […]
Ibadan funfair tragedy: Oyo warns against unregulated Valentine’s Day celebrations
The Oyo State Government has warned corporate bodies, event planners, and anyone planning grandiose celebrations to mark St. Valentine’s Day to ensure they adhere to rules and regulations by the government. A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, noted that many broadcast stations have been airing adverts and promotions inviting people to […]
Speaking truth to power: A review of Gbemisola Adeoti’s Stoning the Wind
By Toyin Falola The principle of equality is theoretically recognized as one of the fundamental foundations of democracy. Over the years, scholars have argued that equality prevents marginalization, and that the absence of marginalization signifies the existence of egalitarianism. It is in this context that Gbemisola Adeoti’s anthology, Stoning the Wind, flourishes and is to […]
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Court Defers Arraignment of Former NHIS Boss to February 3
Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kuchiako, Kuje, on Thursday, January 30, 2025 rescheduled to Monday, February 3, 2025 the arraignment of Professor Usman Yusuf, former Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC had on Wednesday, January 29, 2024 arrested Yusuf and […]
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UN refugee agency cuts spending after Trump’s aid freeze
The UN agency that helps refugees, asylum seekers and people forcibly displaced within their own countries has been put on a savings drive. This comes after U.S President Donald Trump ordered a suspension of humanitarian assistance. “While we are still assessing the impact of the new U.S. administration’s decision, including possible exceptions, we are implementing […]
Trump offers buyouts to federal workers
The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is offering buyouts to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by next week — an unprecedented move to shrink the U.S. government at breakneck speed. A memo from the Office of Personnel Management, the government’s human resources agency, also said it would begin subjecting all […]
Tinubu hails renowned banker Aina at 70
President Bola Tinubu congratulated renowned banker Dr. Lawrence Olusegun Aina as he celebrates his 70th birthday on January 31. The president Lauded Dr Aina for his contributions to Nigeria’s development, noting his distinguished career spanning over 30 years, during which he served as the chief executive of a bank for six years. He extolled Aina’s […]
Trump, Africa, and the Parable of Uncertainties
By Toyin Falola Africa remains relevant to global politics. This view shapes the conversation generated on the possible impact of the Trump administration on Africa. Ironically, Africa often conforms to arrangements inspired by the powerful countries of the world, usually because they lack the collective ability to organize themselves as a continent. One emerging question […]
