The name “Aro”, among many residents of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, is synonymous with misfortune and usually something bad. This is because the community hosts the popular Neuropsychiatric Hospital. Over the years, the name “Aro” has been used by many to pass negative remark when rebuking someone or referring to the mental health of […]
STEPHEN OLUFEMI ONI reports on the fresh support of a N200 million grant by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration to 4,000 Artisans in Kwara State to boost their businesses with a view to strengthening the local economy The Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP), established in the beginning of the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has […]
Isu community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State used to be one of the most peaceful and crime-free communities in the state. But since last year evil has continue to thrive in the area with kidnappings, killings and rapes being carried out by evil men who are now having field day in the […]
Friday, January 13, 2023 was a glorious day of accolades and outpouring of complimentary remarks as the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Munta Ladipo Abimbola bowed out of the Judiciary having attained the statutory retirement age of 65. The valedictory service organised for the Saki, Oke Ogun-born legal icon, who sat on the number […]
The newly redesigned naira notes of N1, 000, N500 and N200 bills, which the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced late last year would be the legal tender from December 15, 2022, has stirred mixed reactions and comments following its failure to circulate widely before the January 31 deadline. The Governor of the CBN, Godwin […]
Plastic waste continues to have a negative impact on the global environment, affecting all socio- economic sectors. Nigeria struggles to safeguard its people from environmental health concerns that include poor air quality, heavy metals, sanitary conditions, unsafe drinking water, and waste management. Plastic waste Half of all plastic produced is designed for single-use and then […]
Stakeholders in the burgeoning e-commerce market have continued to decry the infiltration of the sector with courier services providers who are obviously not adhering to required regulations. More worrisome to them, is the recruitment of dispatch riders who apparently lack requisite training and orientation needed to build public confidence in the sector. Some of the […]
STEPHEN OLUFEMI ONI reports on the one year anniversary celebration of the Emir of Lafiagi, Alhaji Muhammad Kudu Kawu, in the Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State and the historic turbanning of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as the Sadaukin Lafiagi in appreciation of his contributions to the development of their emirate The ancient city of […]
The hilly town of Idanre in Idanre Local Government area of Ondo State came alive recently when the town celebrated Ketewa Festival, an event which is meant to replace mountain climbing competition (Mare Festival). Babatope Okeowo, who witnessed the three-day event, reports the celebration of culture and tradition of the people For eight years during […]
The last working day of 2022 witnessed the coronation of Chief Olu Falae, one-time Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) as a traditional ruler of Ilu-Abo in Akure North Local Government area of Ondo State. Babatope Okeowo, who witnessed the presentation of staff of office and instrument of appointment to the elder statesman, […]