Tokunbo Talabi: A Technocrat’s Dedication Amidst Unscrupulous Journalism

By: Tayo MabewejeIn the realm of modern governance, the commitment of dedicated technocrats is vital for driving progress and transformation. One such exemplary figure is Tokunbo Talabi, who has not only left behind a thriving multimillion-dollar enterprise but has also devoted himself to public service. However, even the most dedicated individuals can fall victim to […]

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Tunji-Ojo, Ministerial Nomination and What Ondo Stands to benefit

Femi Salako The last two weeks have been weirdly interesting. Laced with sundry necessary controversies regarding the meteoric rising of the Akoko-born sterling law-maker, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The saga came with weird weavings of losses, lessons, and, of course, incredible offerings, all of which combined to make the development an interesting narrative. It is true that […]

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Ogun East Youth Forum Commends Punch Over Suspension Of Reporter

The Coalition of Ogun-East Youth Forum under the umbrella of All Progressive Congress (APC) in the State has sent its appreciation to Punch Newspapers for acting swiftly and suspending the state correspondent of the newspaper as appealed recently in a communique by the forum. The socio-political group described the suspension as a welcome development. The […]

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Subject: Niger Coup Crisis: Case before the ECOWAS Court and Today’s ECOWAS Meeting in Abuja

Statement of Position We express our deep concern regarding the recent actions taken by ECOWAS, whose primary mandate is to ensure peace, economic benefits, and harmonious relationships among member states. Specifically, we question the issuance of a 7-day ultimatum and the mention of military operations as an option in the current Niger coup crisis. Not […]

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NSCDC Destroy 100 Illegal Refineries, Step Up Vigilance

By Sunday Attah. As part of it’s mandate to protect critical national infrastructure, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps said it has uncovered and destroyed over 100 illegal refineries within the last two years. The Commandant General of the Corps, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR made this known during a courtesy visit to […]

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Ondo State on track to be the first Nigerian state to take full control of its electricity governance

August 9, 2023 Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has communicated its readiness to cede electricity regulatory roles to Ondo State Electricity Regulatory Bureau pursuant to the provisions of the newly enacted Electricity Act 2023 which grants sub-national governments the rights to regulate electricity across all its value chain viz., generation, transmission and distribution. At the […]

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Navigating Democracy: Unraveling the Nigerian Presidential Electoral Petition Tribunal and Public Perceptions

Dr Kayode Ajulo, OON Introduction In the intricate tapestry of Nigeria’s democratic journey, the ongoing presidential electoral petition tribunal emerges as a pivotal crossroads, testing the core principles of justice, equity, and democratic essence. This phase symbolises the intricate interplay of law, politics, and public sentiment, encapsulating the nation’s ongoing saga of democracy. Within this […]

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Tension as suspected ritualist mutilates teenager’s corpse in Ekiti

Tension has enveloped the entire atmosphere of Oke Oniyo street, Ajilosun in Ado-Ekiti, over a teenager whose body was mutilated after his death. The teenager simply identified as Goodluck died a few days ago after sustaining a minor injury in the leg while playing football. It was gathered that Goodluck fell sick as the injury […]

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