Aiyedatiwa dissolves Ondo cabinet, exempts two Commissioners DISSOLUTION OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the dissolution of the State Executive Council, with immediate effect. However, the Governor has exempted two members of the cabinet from the dissolution, due to the critical nature of their duties….
START THIS YEAR WITH CAUTION I feel deeply concerned about how many people are rushing into this year without taking the necessary pause to think. It’s as if turning the page on the calendar is a magic reset button that can wipe away the troubles, worries, and failures of the past year. Though the excitement…
A heartfelt tribute to a visionary leader at 60 The Ondo State Honourable Commissioner for Physical Planning, Barrister Gbenga Olaniyi, FCA, has extended his warmest felicitations to the people’s Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on the momentous occasion of his 60th birthday. “Welcome to the sixth ladder, Mr Governor. Everything about you is…
Chinese Insatiable Desire to Mechanize African Agriculture, Nay Nigeria In February 2024, a Nigerian-based Chinese agricultural machinery and equipment company, Chinese Technology Services Limited, invited me to speak as the keynote speaker at a high-level agricultural mechanization sensitization workshop for policymakers and managers of agricultural institutions. I used the NAERLS results of the 2023 wet-season…
Chess, that bomb in your hands, and masters of the game, Hassan Gimba In 1984 there was a universal review of the dystopian novel Nineteen Eight- Four, sometimes written and published as 1984, written by George Orwell. More known for his satirical book Animal Farm, George Orwell is a pen name adopted by Eric Arthur Blair, an English novelist,…
Lagos Assembly speaker Obasa impeached, gets first female speaker Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa the Speaker of Lagos house of Assembly has been impeached, he was impeached by the 32 members of the Assembly. This development comes amid allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement against Obasa. He was accused of spending N17 billion on a gate…
Weather forecasting as a tool for food security Accurate weather forecasting plays a crucial role in ensuring food security by allowing farmers to align their activities with climatic conditions. In 2025, as climate change continues to alter traditional weather patterns, farmers must have access to precise and timely weather updates. For example, early warnings of…
Court grants Naomi, Oriyomi, Principal bail An Oyo State High Court, sitting at Ring Road on Monday granted bail to Olori Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hazmat, and Abdulahi Fasasi. Justice K. B Olawoyin, presiding over Court 8, gave the ruling following a bail application filed by the Counsels of the trio. The Court fixed Monday…
Women in STEM: Challenges and Triumphs The story of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is a tale of unyielding brilliance and boundless potential. It is a journey that began with whispers of doubt but has now become a symphony of success. Across Nigeria, Africa, and the world, women are not just…
Budget Defence: N3.844 Billion Inadequate To Drive Our Renewed Hope Agenda- Minister The Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole said during week that the N3.844 billion capital allocation to the Ministry will not be able to drive the programme and plans of the ministry in helping to drive the renewed hope agenda of…
