Tragic: Missing Pastor’s skeleton found in own home after 15 months … brother arrested The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Pastor Esere Okilo has taken a grim turn as his skeleton was discovered in his residence, 15 months after he was reported missing. The shocking discovery has plunged residents of Jacob Beredugo Street, off Osiri Road, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, into …

EXAMINING EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES EMPLOYED BY TEACHERS TO FOSTER POSITIVE READING ATTITUDE AMONG JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IKIRUN, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA By Ifedayo Lolade Oyebode ABSTRACT Reading is a long-lasting activity which is not only needed in school but for all round development of an individual. Students’ negative attitude towards reading is contributing to their overall academic deterioration. Some researchers …

OAU student murder case: Court of Appeal affirms death sentence for Rahman Adedoyin The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State, has confirmed the death sentence imposed on Rahman Adedoyin, the proprietor of Hilton Hotel in Ile-Ife, Osun State, over the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a postgraduate student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). The Osun State High Court had convicted …

EKITI GOVERNMENT BEGINS REGULATION OF ACTIVITIES OF SCAVENGERS …commences biometric registration To prevent the repeat of what happened in Abuja in Ekiti state where some scavengers allegedly stole sewage manhole covers, the state government has held a meeting with scavengers on the need for them to be law abiding and desist from destruction of government and residents property while scouting …

The Modern Woman and Marriage: Striking a Balance In today’s world, the modern woman is the epitome of strength, grace, and resilience. She is a master at juggling multiple roles and responsibilities, excelling in all areas of her life with determination and poise. Whether she’s managing a successful career, raising children, or nurturing a marriage, the modern woman is truly …

Bayelsa Govt Warns Miscreants To Steer Clear of New Bus Terminal …Directs Transport Ministry, Unions To Set Up Joint Taskforce In a swift reaction to some concerns raised by transport unions and other stakeholders over the use of the new Bayelsa State-owned bus terminal at Igbogene, Government has assured that it would immediately set up a crack taskforce to deal …

Bridging the Gap: Improving market access for small-scale farmers  Farmers face significant challenges in accessing inputs and marketing their produce, with many agricultural products spoiling before reaching the market. These difficulties stem from neglected infrastructure, particularly poor road networks linking farms to markets, and exorbitant transportation costs factors often overlooked during production planning. Consequently, farmers are forced to rely on …

Afe Babalola commissions ABUAD Fertility Centre, offers new hope to childless couples The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has commissioned the University’s Fertility Centre to tackle global infertility challenges among couples. The Fertility Centre, located within the University’s 8-year-old Multisystem Hospital, aims to address the pressing need for accessible, high-quality reproductive healthcare in Nigeria and …

Division In Justice: Efcc, Human Rights, And The Perils Of Unchecked Law Enforcement In Nigeria By Divine Jude-Okeke Nigeria as a nation, grapples with the complex realities of corruption and insecurity, which has now set itself at a precarious crossroads. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), conceived as a beacon of hope in the fight against corruption, has been …

THE BITTER TRUTH ABOUT SOFT DRINKS: WHY YOU SHOULD SAY NO TO COKE, PEPSI, SPRITE, AND FANTA Soft drinks—whether it’s Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, or Fanta—have long been a staple in people’s daily lives. They’re in vending machines at work, served at social gatherings, and marketed everywhere as the drink of choice for refreshment. But while many reach for these fizzy, …