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The South West Guild of Online Publishers (SWEGOP) has called on the newly inaugurated management of the South West Development Commission (SWDC) to hit the ground running with visionary programmes, prioritizing quality and timely delivery of projects. In a news release jointly signed by its Chairman Bisi Oladele and Public Relations Officer Remi Oladoye, SWEGOP congratulated members of the newly inaugurated management of the regional commission, urging them to embark on projects and programmes that will accelerate the development of South West. It enjoined the commission to collaborate with the Development Agenda for Western Nigerian (DAWN) Commission to strengthen…

The second presidential debate, which took place on Tuesday, October 28, 1980, at the Music Hall in Cleveland, Ohio, was the defining moment for the United States of America’s presidential campaign of that year. The debate, watched by 80.6 million viewers, had two participants; President Jimmy Carter and his Republican Party challenger, Mr Ronald Reagan. In his response to one of the 12 questions from the panelists, Reagan posed a question to Americans: ‘Are you better off today than you were four years ago?’ That question changed the campaign narrative because it allowed the voters to intentionally assess their government…

Flt.Lt. Kafayat Sanni, Nigeria’s first female fighter pilot, has made history at the prestigious Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Accra. Sanni emerged as the Best Allied Student and won the Best Assistant Commandant Paper award at GAFCSC. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Saturday in Abuja. Ejodame said the awards were presented on Friday, during the College graduation ceremony, attended by top military officials and dignitaries from across Africa. He said that Sanni’s impressive records first made headlines in 2019 when…

The Aare Musulumi of Yoruba Land, Edo and Delta, His Eminence Alhaji (Dr) Dawud Makanjuola Akinola has expressed deep sorrow over the recent killings of innocent citizens in Benue State, describing the incident as painful, condemnable, and a national tragedy. He extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the government, and the entire people of Benue State. He prays for comfort for those mourning their loved ones, healing for affected communities, and the repose of the souls of the departed. The Aare Musulumi notes with concern the alarming frequency of violent attacks across various regions of the country, which…

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has issued a strong-worded response to the recent press release by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), challenging what it describes as the long-standing dominance of physicians in healthcare administration and calling for holistic reforms to restore efficiency and fairness in Nigeria’s health sector. NARD had in its earlier release argued that “leadership of hospitals by physicians produces better patient outcomes” and that “physicians do not interfere in the affairs of other health professions.” However, the ACPN, in a statement signed by its National Chairman, Ambrose Ezeh, MAW DCPHARM, rebutted these…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to building a resilient economy, improving the quality of life for the people and securing the future for generations to come. The governor said this on Friday while presenting a State of the State Address, held at the Oyo State House of Assembly Complex, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. He noted that through several policies being implemented by the state government and its simple approach to solving complex governance issues, Oyo State has become an investment destination. Governor Makinde stressed that the government’s efforts have yielded many positive results, including…

The Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development in Oyo State, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, unveiled an impressive catalogue of achievements and impact stories from the Ministry, describing them as a testament to Governor Seyi Makinde’s visionary leadership and commitment to agricultural transformation. Addressing journalists, stakeholders, and citizens, the Commissioner attributed the Ministry’s successes to the enabling environment fostered by the Governor’s agricultural reform agenda. “His Excellency’s unwavering support has turned Oyo State into a beacon of hope and possibility in Nigeria’s agricultural landscape,” he said. A cornerstone of the Ministry’s achievements lies in veterinary and public health services. A total…

Welcome Address Delivered by Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Chief Press Secretary to Oyo State Governor, at the Opening Session of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing, Held on June 19, 2025, at the Governor’s Briefing Room, Oyo State Secretariat, Ibadan. In 2023, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde canvassed for the votes of Oyo State people, making certain promises as documented in the Oyo State Roadmap for Sustainable Development 2023-2027. One sentence summary of the document is “Taking the People of Oyo State from Poverty to Prosperity.” His Excellency was elected because the people believed not just in the promises but also in…

The leadership of the Ondo state chapter of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has described the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as a great pillar behind the organisation. The executives gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the governor in his office in Akure on Wednesday. In her opening remarks, state president of the association, Mrs Oluwaseyi Odusola, thanked the governor for implementing pro-women policies since assuming office and for appointing more women to cabinet positions. She also thanked Governor Aiyedatiwa for supporting the state chapter of the association for the last conference held in Abuja, saying…

About two weeks ago, I sat in a group of about six to seven people and an aged citizen approached us to beg for financial support. One or two members of the group reached out and afterwards, a discussion ensued on what could be responsible for a senior citizen to take to begging. He failed to properly plan for his old age. He was lavish in his youthful days. Maybe he has always been poor all his life. Each person advanced a reason as to the man’s predicament. Soon, the discourse proceeded to how Nigerians fail to plan for old…