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Why traditional rulers must get constitutional roles —Oba Akinrera
Oba Akinola Oyetade Akinrera, Alatiiri 1, the Olubosin of Ifetedo, a widely-travelled lawyer, investor and philanthropist, says a paradigm shift to bottom-up strategy is imperative to address most of the challenges facing the country. He…
Over 2000 benefit from Onpetu’s medical mission in Ogbomoso
In furtherance of his efforts to touch lives of people in his community, the Onpetu of Ijeru land, Oba Sunday Oladapo Oyediran, in collaboration with a nongovernmental organisation; Creating Healthy Community Kinship (CHECK) Medical…
Excitement as Lagos community gets new palace
In what appeared much-awaited, residents, indigenes and well-wishers of Odo-Ayandelu, Ikosi-Ejinrin, in Lagos State, are glad to get a new palace for their traditional ruler, His Royal Majesty, Oba G. Aderibigbe Asunmo, Jamade 1, paramount…
Ondo residents worry over decade-old power outage
HAKEEM GBADAMOSI reports the frustration of residents of Odigbo, Irele, Ese Odo, Okitipupa and Ilaje areas of Ondo State following years of power outage and ongoing efforts to fix the crisis.Residents of the five local government areas…
With Amotekun inauguration, Ekiti ups fight against insecurity
‘YOMI AYELESO reports that following the successful inauguration of the Ekiti State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun Corps by Governor Kayode Fayemi recently, the people of the state have spontaneously spoken on their expectations…
Community sensitisation moves to Ibadan markets for sanitation advocacy
In furtherance of efforts to inculcate the habit of handwashing on the society especially to the grassroots as this has been identified as the most effective prevention measures against infectious diseases, the Oyo State Government through…
We need to build-up our nation spiritually —Cleric
Pastor Bukola David Olanrewaju, speaks on the retreat of Testimony Chapel International being held in Ibadan for the first time and on various issues affecting the society in this interview by Sam Nwaoko. Excerpts:YEARLY…
COVID-19 is a plague for some and an opportunity for others —President,Rotary Club of Ikeja
Dotun Lampejo, the Managing partner of Lampejo Solicitors, a commercial law firm in Lagos, is the current Opportunities President of Rotary Club of Ikeja Lagos, whose appointment came during the COVID-19 pandemic. With characteristic…
Battling the scourge of pollution: Oluyole Extension residents seek government’s help
After battling with persistent air and environmental pollution from a soap making factory, residents of Oluyole Estate extension in Ibadan South West Local Government area of Oyo State, have asked government to find lasting solution to…
Save our lives, Ilawe-Ekiti flood victims beg govt
For residents of Ilawe-Ekiti, Ekiti State, it has been one long painful night of losses following a rainstorm which destroyed houses, and many other properties. YOMI AYELESO reports the frustration of the residents and their appeal to…