The Jegede family of Odo-Ayedun, Ekiti State, has formally announced the funeral arrangements for their matriarch, Chief Mrs Rachael Olaribiwa Amoke Jegede, who passed away at the age of 87. A devout Christian, respected community leader, and revered family pillar, Chief Mrs Jegede was the Asalu of Odolaso, Odo-Ayedun-Ekiti, and also held the…
Adegbonmire best suited for Ondo Central seat — Veteran Administrator, Akintide By Dr. Wumi Akintide, New York Senator Niyi Adegbonmire’s wise, mature, and strategic statement stands as compelling proof to the educated and well-informed electorate across Ondo Central Senatorial District, encompassing Akure, Ondo, Idanre, and Ifedore, that he is a candidate worthy of serious consideration….
Nigeria’s Perennial Flood: Occurrence of Preventable Disasters By Prof M. K. Othman Today, I am writing as a professional water resource engineer with over twenty years of experience in irrigation water management and hydrology, as well as a professor of extension who must communicate complex information to non-professionals clearly and straightforwardly. Through my training and…
WHAT IS A JUST WAR WITH ISRAEL EYES ON WEST BANK? By Mohammed Kabir ILYASU; FIBDFM. Every Nation has a guiding spirit. Israel has “Altruism, Truth, Justice and Peace”. How ironic! Prior to the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, many political pundits suspected that the threat of force, not necessarily one strength that Israel…
Muslim women make history, commissions first Akure Orphanage Home amidst funfair It was a day of joy and celebration in Akure on Saturday as the Bright Futures Home, a multi-million Naira crèche and orphanage established by the Akure Community Muslim Women, was officially commissioned amidst funfair and widespread acclaim. The colourful ceremony attracted an impressive…
Nuclear Truths and Selective Justice: The Treaty and the West’s Dance With ‘Hypocrity’ (2), by Hassan Gimba Of course, one must ask that question because everyone, especially those accusing Iran of inching towards acquiring the nuclear bomb, knew it was not so. After all, the country spent a whole year implementing the JCPOA agreement, even…
IGP redeploys Ondo Police Commissioner, Afolabi The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has redeployed Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Olutokunbo Afolabi and replaced him with another Police Commissioner. No official reason has been given for the sudden removal of the CP. But we learnt that the IGP decision to redeploy Afolabi has nothing to…
Jegede Dynasty announces burial plans for Matriarch, Chief Mrs Rachael Olaribiwa Amoke Jegede The Jegede family of Odo-Ayedun, Ekiti State, has formally announced the funeral arrangements for their matriarch, Chief Mrs Rachael Olaribiwa Amoke Jegede, who passed away at the age of 87. A devout Christian, respected community leader, and revered family pillar, Chief Mrs…
Reps Pass For Second Reading Bill To Establish FCT Area Councils Service Commission By Saheed Badmus Nigerian House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to provide legal backing for the Federal Capital Territory Area Councils Service Commission. The proposed legislation, titled A Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal Capital…
Dr Bello Bags AFRITRANS Award, Ambassadorial Recognition Certificates Ambassador Dr Bello Ahmadu has achieved another milestone as he earned an award, ambassadorial recognition as well as multiple certificates from the African Transformer Institute (AFRITRANS) at the recently concluded Diplomatic Conference of Nigeria in Abuja. Dr Bello while speaking to the newsmen after the conference said…
