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In a jubilant gathering on December 10th, 2023, Oyo state witnessed the recognition of exceptional youth leaders at the 30 Outstanding Youth Leaders Award ceremony organized by the Young African Initiatives Network (YALI) Oyo State Chapter. The distinguished event unfolded at the University of Ibadan’s Department of Peace, Security, and Humanitarian Studies. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Digital Inclusion and Accessibility Award to Aderibigbe Yisahu Ajibola, the visionary publisher behind The Populist News. This accolade celebrates his remarkable contributions to information dissemination and continuous updates that have digitally connected the people of…

The reason given for the defection according to the individual letters written to the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, and read on the Floor of the House, was predicated on the division in the party with regards to the tussle for the position of the National Secretary of the PDP, which has made communications channel hazy and difficult. They posited in their letters that the confusion surrounding the position of the National Secretary has generated plethora of court cases instituted by Members of the party in various courts which has sharply divided the party, and therefore can no longer…

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has said enough Naira notes are in circulation amid reports of scarcity of banknotes. In a statement issued by the Corporate Communications Department of the CBN, the apex bank explained the reasons behind the scarcity of Naira notes in some parts of the country. CBN’s reaction is coming amid a series of complaints by some bank customers concerning the scarcity of Naira notes at bank counters, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), Points of Sale (PoS), and Bureaux de Change (BDCs). However, the apex bank said the seeming currency scarcity was occasioned by large volume withdrawals of cash…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, mourned the death of foremost Yoruba poet and musician, Olanrewaju Adepoju. The governor described Adepoju as one of Oyo’s worthy ambassadors in the entertainment industry, stating that he flew the glorious flag of the Pacesetter State for decades. Governor Makinde condoled with the immediate family of the late poet and the entire people of Ibadanland, praying to God to grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss. He said: “I express my deep condolences to the family of Pa Olanrewaju Adepoju, the renowned social crusader, who used poetry and music to correct…

Twenty-seven members of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule who are loyal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to All Progressive Congress, APC. Affected lawmakers who initiated impeachment against Governor Sim Fubara, cited division in the PDP as reason for their defection to APC. Rivers State lawmakers also adopted a resolution condemning the withholding of funds for Management of the House of Assembly Members of Rivers State House of Assembly at Monday sitting passed for Second Reading the Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2023 among other legislative activities.

… commends her smooth relationship with former Head of Service, Amidat Agboola Governor of Oyo state, ‘Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the Head of Service of the state, Mrs Olubunmi Oni mni, describing her appointment and attainment of her career pinnacle as significant achievements. Makinde equally commended Mrs Olubunmi Oni’s cordial rapport with the immediate past Head of Service, Alhaja Amidat Agboola, as well as her smooth relationship with other workers, stressing that she was renowned for her probity, work ethic and extensive experience in the civil service, all of which made her to be appointed as Head of Service…

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two milestone treatments, Casgevy and Lyfgenia, representing the first cell-based gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD) in patients 12 years and older. Additionally, one of these therapies, Casgevy, is the first FDA-approved treatment to utilize a type of novel genome editing technology, signaling an innovative advancement in the field of gene therapy. Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders affecting approximately 100,000 people in the U.S. It is most common in African Americans and, while less prevalent, also affects Hispanic Americans. The primary problem in…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, commiserated with the entire Muslim Community in Oke Ogun over the death of the chairman of the Oke Ogun League of Imams and Alfas and Chief Imam of Tede, Alhaji Ahmad Tijani Adedigba. The governor described the late Chief Imam as a great leader and lover of peace, who contributed immensely to the religious harmony being enjoyed in the Oke Ogun area of the state. Makinde, who expressed his condolences to the immediate family of the late Alhaji Adedigba and the people of Atisbo Local Government, prayed to God to grant his…

After ignoring PREMIUM TIMES’ request for his academic records for two months, Atiku reacted by pouring invective on the newspaper within a few hours of publishing the report of his non-disclosure on Saturday. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday, resorted to pouring invective on PREMIUM TIMES over the newspaper’s request for his academic records and subsquent report on his failure to release them. Atiku, through his media aide, Paul Ibe, reacted in a statement only few hours after the story was published on Saturday. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the last election had ignored this newspaper’s request…

EFUNPOROYE Osuntinubu Olumosa, later known as Madam Efunroye Tinubu, was an astute businesswoman, kingmaker and the first woman to kick against British rule in Nigeria during the colonial era. She was a major figure in Lagos and Abeokuta (Egba) politics. Born in 1810 in Ojokodo, currently in Ogun State, Tinubu remarried to Oba Adele Ajosun in 1833 after the death of her first husband. She moved with the exiled Oba to Badagry, which was the traditional place of refuge for Lagos monarchs. At Badagry, she leveraged Adele’s connections and built a formidable business, dealing in tobacco, salt and slaves.…