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A cultural icon and the Maye Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oloye Lekan Alabi, has described Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, as a pragmatic leader whose focus is the development of his people and the state. Alabi, who served four governors of the old Oyo State, including Chief Bola Ige and General Oladayo Popoola, as a Press Secretary, disclosed this in an interview with The People’s Verdict. According to the Ibadan Senior Chief, Makinde’s good deeds predated his assumption of office as governor. He said, “Before he became the governor, he was helping widows, the poor and the weak from his private…

.Says Oyo admitted into World Union of Whole Markets Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced the launch of what he described as a Legacy Compact, also known as Oyo State’s Performance Delivery Compact, which will help the administration to measure results and successes in the next two years. The governor gave this indication on Monday, at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), venue of the 2025 Mid-Term Leadership Retreat organised by the Oyo State Government. According to the governor, the performance delivery compact will enable each Ministry, Department and Agency to identify three to five legacy deliverables…

We are saddened to report the passing of Chief Ogbuefi Clement Ilobanafor, the esteemed patriarch and father of Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, the Managing Director of CEOAFRICA. Papa died peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the age of 92. Chief Ilobanafor was a revered figure known for his unwavering commitment to community development and cultural preservation. Throughout his life, Chief Ilobanafor exemplified leadership and integrity, earning the respect of many within his community and beyond. His legacy is rooted in the values of diligence and service to others, which he imparted to his family, including his son, who has continued…

IBM laid off 8,000 employees to replace them with AI—what they didn’t expect was having to rehire as many due to AI In 2023, IBM made headlines with the announcement of nearly 8,000 layoffs, primarily from support roles such as Human Resources. The goal? To replace these workers with artificial intelligence (AI), automating repetitive tasks and increasing efficiency. However, just months later, the company found itself doing something it hadn’t anticipated: rehiring many of those workers. IBM’s AI Experimentation: The Plan to Cut Costs IBM’s announcement to reduce its workforce was bold. As a longtime technology pioneer, the company believed…

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…