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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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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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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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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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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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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It is no longer news that the federal lawmaker representing Akoko North East/North West federal constituency of Ondo State, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has been confirmed as a minister, alongside 44 other nominees. While the nomination of BTO might have come as a surprise to some political gladiators in Ondo State, keen watchers of the political […]
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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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COALITION OF OGUN EAST YOUTH FORUM (COEYF) has said that the attack on Mr Tokunbo Talabi, the Secretary to the State Government of Ogun State was a deliberate one to distract the Government of Prince Dapo Abiodun and also to soil and discredit the reputation of Mr Tokunbo Talabi in their desperation bid to create […]
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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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