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THE NYSC FAUX PAS By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN

In recent times, the NYSC has been in the news, this time for the wrong reasons, relating to kits and uniforms, for its youth corps members. The National Youth Service Corps was established by the NYSC Act, to encourage and develop common ties among Nigerian youths, promote national unity and develop the Nigerian youth and Nigeria, into a great and ... Read More »

A MEMENTO TO UNCLE LAOLU AKINS @ 70 By FAJ

“Twenty-seven years ago (now 44 years), three creative instrumentalists – a drummer, a rhythm guitarist and bass guitarist – joined forces to donate their names, talents and dexterity to the pop kingdom of the early 70’s. BLO was formed. And a whirlwind of hits and tours and success followed. Today, the L of BLO. Laolu Oluwole Akins (perhaps, Nigeria’s best ... Read More »

Yahaya Bello’s Thug burns Alive PDP woman leader even after Inec Declared him winner Wada Campaign team Alleges

Even after Mr Yahaya Bello was announced winner, his thugs have continued on their killing spree. The Woman Leader of Wada Aro Campaign Council, Ochadamu Ward, Hon Mrs Acheju Abuh was this afternoon burnt alive in her home by jubilant Bello supporters and thugs said to be celebrating his victory. Chanting GYB 4+4, the thugs shooting sporadically arrived Hon (Mrs) ... Read More »

Gov makinde flags off iseyin moniya road Urges contractors to meet 1 year construction Timeline

We flagged off the reconstruction of Moniya-Ijaye-Iseyin road, this morning. The contract for rehabilitation under the previous admin was revoked, and a contract for reconstruction was awarded to Kopek Construction Ltd at the sum of N9.9B with a completion time of 12 months. This road is crucial to the economy of Oyo State; agricultural produce and solid minerals from Oke-Ogun ... Read More »

ABIODUN CONGRATULATES BELLO, LYON

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulatulated the Governor-elect of Bayelsa State, Mr. David Lyon on his election at the polls on Saturday to end the 20-year reign of PDP in the State. Also, Governor Abiodun described the confirmation of the Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello as well deserved. In a statement by Gov Abiodun’s Chief Press Secretary, the ... Read More »

UI Founder’s Day 2019: Oyo Govt’ll continue to collaborate with varsity, says Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has maintained that the State Government would continue to collaborate with the University of Ibadan for the development of the state. The Governor, stated this while speaking at the 71st Founder’s Day and Convocation ceremony, held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan on Monday. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, ... Read More »

APC’s David Lyon’s message to Bayelsans after INEC announced his victory

Bayelsa State Governor-elect, Chief David Lyon has sent a message of gratitude and praise to Bayelsans for their overwhelming support during the governorship election that held on Saturday. The All Progressive Congress’ candidate who was declared winner of the Saturday poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) also called on other contestants to join him form an all-inclusive government. Lyon ... Read More »

SUSPENSION OF FOREST ACTIVITIES NOT PUNITIVE – OGSG

Complaints by forest operatives refers and the purported loss of N5bn by loggers refer. Let’s put the suspension order in perspective. First, the State Governernment had to suspend forest activities to forestall the over exploitation and illegal tree felling going on in its Forest Reserves across the State. Activities suspended cover logging, timber exploitation, evacuation of logs and Forest Concession ... Read More »

Child upbringing: Mrs Akeredolu decries rate of abandonment by men

The wife of Ondo State Governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu- Akeredolu has decried the rate at which many Nigerian men abandon the responsibility of training children to their wives alone, and described childcare as a joint task in order to have a peaceful society.Mrs. Akeredolu who said this while declaring open the 2019 Family Conference organised by the Blissful Home Initiative ... Read More »

Kwara’s NYSC hostels fixed five months after AbdulRazaq’s visit

•           Our camp now best in Nigeria — Coordinator Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has renovated the decrepit hostels of the state’s National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) camp, barely five months after he described the facilities as penitentiaries not fit for human living. The renovation came three months after his administration also supplied the facilities with 400 mattresses, 200 double-bunk ... Read More »