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Student Activist Escapes Cultist Threat, Forced into Desperate Hideaway

Odunuga Olatubosun Abiodun, a devoted student at Lagos State University, grapples with a series of challenges stemming from his unwavering dedication to promoting good moral conduct on campus. As a prominent advocate for ethical behavior, Odunuga, originally from Ilorin, Kwara state, resides in Gbagada Ifako, Lagos State. His firm opposition to cultism has made him…

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Makinde mourns demise of Access Holdings CEO, Wigwe

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe as sad and shocking. Governor Makinde described the late Wigwe as a quintessential gentleman and astute businessman, hailed for believing in and working for the progress and development of the people. Makinde, in a personal message…

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Economic downturn: Don’t blame Tinubu, rather put blame on Buhari, Sanusi tells Nigerians

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Mohammed Sanusi, has redirected the blame for the country’s economic hardship from President Bola Tinubu to his immediate predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, citing mismanagement of economic policies during the previous administration. Sanusi, the former Emir of Kano, outlined the failure of the immediate past administration to adequately manage economic…

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Nigerian citizens groan as bag of rice hits N77,000

The recent hike in the prices of goods and services in Nigeria has left many Nigerian families struggling to cope with the hardship. Staples such as rice have almost tripled in price, with a bag of rice now costing N77,000. Inflation continues to rise, hitting a 27-year high of 28.9%. This increase in prices can…

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SAfER: Oyo Govt monitors beneficiaries N500M loan support in Ibadan, Oyo zone

The Oyo State Government in Nigeria has begun monitoring the beneficiaries of its N500 million (approximately $1.3 million) Small and Medium Scale Enterprise (SME) Loan Support program. The loan program was introduced under the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) initiative to support small and micro-business enterprises in the state and provide relief during the…

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Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son died in a helicopter crash in the US

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, is dead. It was learned that he died in a helicopter crash in California, the United States. It was gathered that the helicopter crashed and killed him and five others in California on Friday, February 10, 2024. Sources say the chopper was heading to Las…

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‘Gov Makinde, your aides destroying Bola Ige International market daily, increasing rents, building shops on soak-away’

Traders in the Bola Ige International Market, also known as Gbagi market, in Ibadan, Oyo State, have raised concerns over the deteriorating conditions of the market and the disregard for the state government’s master plan. The traders, under the group “Concerned Gbagi Traders,” expressed their frustration with what they described as the selfish actions of…

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Oyo performing troupe auditions for new artistes

The Oyo State Council for Arts and Culture has held auditions for new artistes, as it works towards the expansion and rebrand of the Oyo State Performing Troupe. Speaking at the auditioning which took place today at the open space of the Cultural Centre, Mokola Ibadan, the Commissioner for the Ministry, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun stated…

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The Significant Role of Art In Shaping Our Society| By Sola Akanni

Art is linked very closely to the fundamental sense of self. Artists use various forms of expression to convey a feeling, state of society, depict critical moments in history or a perspective through space and time. Art has always been a creative way to preserve history, presenting various views and scenarios through the ages. Art…

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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles observe a minute silence for Nigerians who died (VIDEO)

Super Eagles players has observed a minute silence in honour of Nigerians who lost their lives during their match with South Africa players. Remember about three Nigerians reportedly died out of shock during team’s team semi-final match with Bafana Bafana players of South Africa. https://twitter.com/spectatorsng/status/1755817952245383315?t=_lwYxvfejgPxDfcDznrtGQ&s=19 A former member of the House of Representatives, who represented…

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