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The death has occurred of Engineer Sunday Makinde, the eldest brother of Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde. He was aged 65 years. He died on Friday, January 24, 2025. Announcing the passing in a message, a brother of the deceased, who is also the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan, Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde, wrote, “With a heavy heart, I announce the passage of my older brother, Engr Sunday Makinde, to eternal glory today, Friday 24th of January 2025. “His sudden death occurred in his Ibadan residence at 3.20am today, Friday 24th January 2025…

Republican Congressman Andy Ogles introduced a House Joint Resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to allow a President to be elected for up to but no more than three terms. The language of the proposed amendment reads as follows: ‘‘No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than three times, nor be elected to any additional term after being elected to two consecutive terms, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected…

Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has felicitated the First Babaloja General of Oyo State, Alhaji Yekeen Abass, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In his heartfelt congratulations on Thursday, the Deputy Governor praised Abass for his astute leadership and comprehensive management of the market. He equally lauded his philanthropic gestures, and unwavering dedication to the development of Oyo State. Barr. Lawal expressed delight at Abass’s tenacity, fortitude, and resolve, which had contributed to his success in the business sector. He urged him to keep making contributions to the State’s prominence in the business world and…

These days, it has become the Vogue to try at all cost to be relevant. The bad thing however is that some are trying to do that at all cost. It is therefore not surprising that some self acclaimed local champions have arrogated themselves statuses of spokespersons against the creation of more chiefdoms by Governor Fintiri in Adamawa State. In different tirades reminiscent of politically frustrated people, they are trying to point a jaundiced picture of the Governor and the State House of Assembly. Their grouse against the government rest on the fact that Governor Fintiri is the only…

The former First Lady of Oyo State, Chief Mrs. Olayinka Mutiat Ladoja, has expressed sadness over the death of Hon. Temilola Adibi, a prominent Ogbomoso-born politician and former member of the House of Representatives. Adibi passed away following a protracted illness. In her tribute, Mrs. Ladoja described his death as both shocking and painful, emphasizing that Adibi was a peaceful politician and a respectful individual who epitomized the Omoluwabi ethos. She revealed that his sterling qualities earned him recognition as one of the three candidates shortlisted to be the running mate of Governor Rashidi Ladoja in the 2003 guber…

Telecom operators’ demand to adjust tariff rate has been granted as the Nigerian Communications Commission approved their request in response to rising operational costs. This development, which allows for a maximum of 50% adjustment to current tariffs, was announced in a statement signed by Reuben Muoka, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, on Monday, January 20, 2024. The NCC said the adjustmnent is in line with Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, adding that the new tariffs would remain within the limits outlined in its 2013 Cost Study. The commission also said the adjustments will adhere…

Hon. Adigun Agboworin: Grammar No Be Our Language, Grammar No Be Success // Adeniyi Amubikanhun In the early 90s, the legendary Afro-Juju maestro, Sir Shina Peters, committed a grammatical faux pas. In the process of sending his get-well wishes to the ailing JuJu Music generallissimo, King Sunny Ade, Shina Peters uttered the phrase “soonest recover”. Whilst grammar purists ridiculed Peters over that gaffe, the man went on to wax lyrical with the phrase, completely turning things around to deliver his hit song,”Grammar No Be My Language.” His words ” grammar no be success” in that song resonate deeply even today:…

Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) in Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, has appointed an additional 100 special assistants, just weeks after naming 130 new appointees to his team. I have appointed an additional one hundred persons as Special Assistants to help me achieve my plans for my people,” Ihunwo announced on X (formerly Twitter) on January 18. The latest appointees include individuals such as Augustina Elodi, Obi Chima, Abi Chinazor Clara, Ginikachukwu Onyeagusi, Chigozie Emmanuel Esinulo, Sunday Confidence Onyinyechi and Nworgu Namdi Emmanuel. Earlier in the month, Ihunwo named 130 individuals as special advisers, calling on them…

Prior to the administration of Engr. Seyi Makinde, policies and practices towards infrastructure development in the Oyo state education sector were at best stagnating the sector. However, the state got a reprieve with Seyi Makinde, who prioritized the sector as one of the pillars of his roadmap to sustainable development. By 2019, Oyo state had an educational infrastructural deficit of 60 billion Naira, but since taking office as governor, Seyi Makinde has been spending about N3 billion yearly on both state counterpart and UBEC funding. In 2024, the education sector received the largest percentage of budget allocation and the second…

According to Science Any time is better than never, but research suggests you can score even more blood sugar benefits by carving out time to sweat during this time of day. a woman running during sunset Photo: Getty Images Some research has found that walking after meals for just two minutes (yes, really!) can have a substantial impact on blood sugar. But beyond sprinkling in little activity “nuggets” after a meal, researchers are still on a quest to learn more about the best methods, times of day and intensity levels of exercise that might affect—and potentially help us…