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Month: January 2024

Much Ado about nothing – Police quizzing Muheeba Dankaka Chairman of Federal Character Commission

By Prof. Adeniyi Olowofela The recent police questioning of Muheeba Dankaka, the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, has sparked much controversy and debate. The crux of the issue seems to revolve around the varying names on her educational certificates. However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that there is much ado about nothing. The…

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Senator Alli urges Nigerians to play active role in electoral reform

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South) has emphasised the importance of full participation of Nigerians in the ongoing electoral reforms, saying it will foster confidence and ensure widespread acceptance. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Alli,…

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CBN reportedly decongests head office, moves departments to Lagos

The Central Bank of Nigeria is reportedly set to transfer some of its departments to Lagos State. Daily Nigerian reports that the move is aimed at decongesting the apex bank’s head office in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According to the report, the departments penciled down for relocation by the CBN governor Yemi Cardoso are:…

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Google laid off hundreds of its workers

The recent layoffs at Google have sent shockwaves through the tech industry, as hundreds of workers were let go across various departments. The company eliminated roles in its central engineering division, as well as on teams working on its Pixel phone, Fitbit devices, Nest smart home product, and Google Assistant. This restructuring comes as a…

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OYSCATECH Council Chairman, Professor Lateef Sanni Ranked Top amongst 2024 World Scientific Ranking

●1st in FUNAAB and 47th in the Nigerian Universities By Opeyemi Olawore The Rector, Professor Akinola Akinlabi, Management and the Governing Council Members of the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, have extended their congratulations to the Chairman of the Institution’s Governing Council, Professor Lateef Oladimeji Sanni, who is also the Executive Director…

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Alao Akala family members reportedly fight over his properties

From Abiodun Aborisade’s blog A scandalous crisis is currently rocking the family of late former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala and bearing any unforeseen consequence, this will open an unhealthy cans of worms in a nit too distance future. The situation which has pitched members of the immediate family against each other,…

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Our women have failed us big time

By Dame Taiwo Ajai-Lycett I’m one of those foolish enough to naively believe that more women in governance could make a difference, by thinking they could lend some measure of sanity to our lives, and help in tenderizing the polity with their supposed divine soft sensibilities and sensitivities. Even assuming the political wives haven’t yet…

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Helicopter taking accident victim to hospital crash land on highway (VIDEO)

Footage captured the moment a Brazilian police helicopter fell out of the sky onto an urban highway. The helicopter crash occurred on Monday, Jan. 8, while the Federal Highway Police chopper was transporting an accident victim. Six people, including a doctor and a nurse, were on board the aircraft, but luckily no one was injured, the report said. Cause…

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Why ‘No gree for anybody’, a dangerous slogan – Police (VIDEO)

The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned Nigerians not to use the viral new slogan “No gree for anybody.” The Force spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, gave the warning during a press conference at the police headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. He said, “The new slogan for 2024 for our young ones is; ‘No dey gree for…

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Why we’ll continue to encourage investors, youths – Makinde

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, said that his administration will continue to create a conducive and an enabling environment for investors with great ideas to move the state forward irrespective of political affiliations or differences. The governor equally maintained that the state government would continue to encourage youths in the state, noting that…

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