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 Where is our Palliatives?"....PLWD. I n the spirit of Independence Day celebration across the length and breath of the country called Nigeria 63years ago, a group of People Living With Disabilities were seen today,  at Idiroko garage, protesting where is our rights and palliatives as promised by the Federal Government. According to them, the federal government led by His Excellence, President Asiwaju Hamed Tinubu made provision to distribute palliatives to Nigerians, which is intended to cushion the effects of the  removal subsidy on petroleum products across the country.  In there words, "Where is our palliatives?, We have been neglected, Nobody is talking to us,  Are not Nigerians? Hon. Wale Agbetokun (a.k.a Onikoyi) where is our palliatives?  As such, this medium is calling on Hon. Wale Agbetokun (Onikoyi) chairman,  Ipokia Local Government Area, Ogun State to reach out to the PLWD protests this morning at Idi-Iroko junction. 

_… Warns Protesting Students not to Disrupt Academic Activities_   Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has issued a statement reiterating its dress code compliance for students and emphasising the security implications of allowing individuals who cannot be facially identified on campus.  A statement issued by the Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola, on behalf of the University Management stated that the Dress Code has been in existence since 2017, saying that violators of the code would face sanctions in accordance with the extant rules and regulations of the University.  The statement also referred to a minor incident that occurred on the morning of September 11, 2023, at the University's Ceremonial Gate, where some protesters purportedly operating under the guise of religion, disrupted academic and business activities. The University considered this disruption a violation of the rights of other individuals within the campus and its environment.  The...

  FUNAAB's  Begins 30th Convocation Ceremony  The week-long events of the 30th Convocation Ceremony of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), will begin on August 4, 2023, with a Jumat Service by 1 p.m. at the University Mosque.   According to a release signed by the Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola, there would be an Interdenominational Church Service on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the University Chapel by 9:30 a.m. The Release further stated that the Convocation Press Conference would be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023, by 10 a.m., followed by the commissioning of projects at various sites on Campus starting from 11 a.m. On Friday, August 11, 2023, the event would continue with the Convocation Ceremony and Award of First Degrees to deserving Graduands of the University by 10 a.m. at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building, while the Convocation Lecture and Award of Higher Degrees would hold on Saturday, August 12, 2023, by 10 a.m at the same ...

YDA finalizes partnership with 720Degresd Hub By Kehinde Adekunjo As part of its numerous efforts to facilitate economic and social  development of Nigeria youths, the Youth for Development Association (YDA) has finalized huge benefits partnership with 720Degrees Innovation Hub. However, the said partnership deed is centred  on different Youth Empowerment Schemes. Notable amongst which is forex training and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) workshop. Though, YDA and 720Degrees Innovation Hub recorded a successful forex training last year, but efforts are in top gear for another life changing upcoming training event. According to Mr Noheem Arowona, "we believed that the ability Nigerian youths to make passive income online, in foreign currency is a necessity in this current economic situation of the country and this is our way of giving back to the youths and the society in general".  He further explained that,  "in our  quests to continue to add val...

  FUNAAB Approved Dress Code for Students In a bid to ensure strict compliance with extant regulations and principles guiding the conduct of students within the campus of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the University Management has reiterated the approved dress code for students coming into the campus. A Release issued on July 17, 2023 and signed by the Registrar of the University, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola reaffirmed the decision of Senate of the University at its meeting of Tuesday, December 14, 2021 on the issue of Dress Code as communicated to the University Community via a circular FUNAAB/REG.11/VOL. III/52 of December 16, 2021 remained the final position on the subject matter. The Release further laid emphasis on the need for facial identification of all students at all times within the University Community, noting that Farm Practical Year students should wear the approved green jumpsuit, rain-boot and hand gloves for their convenience and personal safety o...

Help :14 Year Old Girl with Curved Spine Needs N20 Million Naira for Correctiobal Surgery The mother of a Fourteen year old girl, Afuape Jumoke has cried out to well- meaning Nigerians to come to her aid  in the case of her daughter Soetan Deborah Omobolawa who was diagnosed of a curved  spine known in medical parlance as idiopathic Scoliosis. The abnormal formation of the spine  which is almost touching  her  heart has become life threatening as medical experts said unless an urgent  surgery is carried out, the girl will soon begin to have difficulties in breathing and may be  choked to death. As a result of this precarious situation, Deborah needs N20 million naira by first week in August  to do the correctional surgery.  The mother , a single parent, Afuape Jumoke said her daughter had been living with this unusual  condition   for several years and she had made attempt to cover it up , hoping it would just go away through d...

  Mangrove Marathon Debuts in Lagos . Seeks Participation & Sponsorships for a Greener Future! A coalition of environmental conservation groups are thrilled to announce the 2nd edition of the Mangrove Marathon, which is a 10km eco-awareness run committed to raising awareness and resources towards mangrove restoration and conservation efforts across Nigeria’s coastline.  Holding on the 29th of July 2023 in commemoration of the International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves, the event will take place along the Lekki Free Trade Zone expressway in Ibeju-Lekki; which is the emerging industrial hub of Africa and is proudly institutionally supported by both the Federal & Lagos State Governments. Mangroves, often called the "lungs” or “guardians” of our coasts, play very vital roles in mitigating climate change by absorbing 15 times more carbon than regular forest, providing essential habitats for diverse marine species, protecting coastal communities from being wiped off...

FUNAAB Emerges 2nd Position in Nigeria … 26th Best in Africa Professor Olusola Babatunde KEHINDE, FGSN, FIHS The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), a 35-year old second generation University and a leading University of Agriculture in Africa has emerged 2nd position out of Nigeria’s 258 Universities and 26th best in Sub-Saharan Africa in the recently-released 2023 inaugural Times Higher Education’s (THE), Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings. The ranking highlights the strongest Universities in Sub-Saharan Africa across a comprehensive range of performance indicators covering five pillars: ‘access and fairness’, ‘Africa impact’, ‘teaching skills’, ‘student engagement’ and ‘resources and finance’. THE’s Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings were officially announced on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the organisation’s first forum which took place in partnership with Ashesi University, Ghana. The Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings, produced in partnership with Masterca...

Portable Bags Best Community Friendly Award By: Kehinde Adekunjo As part of the community base program and Community Friendly initiative, the entire Ore Ofe Inuosegba CDA awarded Hon. Adeogun Olanrewaju Luqman, a.k. Portable, councillor representing Ward 16 of Abeokuta North Local Government at the legislative chamber as the best Community Friendly Councillor of the year. It was a twins' event yesterday 25th June 2023 when Ore Ofe Inuosegba CDA marked her first year anniversary and award presentation to members of their community for being a supportive to the community. Alhaji Olaleye who graced the occasion with other dignitaries at the Area CDC  congratulates Hon. Adeogun Potable been penned down for the achievements recorded and being a community friendly councillor, noted that the award was highly deserved. Speaking at the first year anniversary, the Chairman Area CDC Mr. Leke Adio said that the recognition is a token of its appreciation of their contributions to the growth and...

ACHSOSAN Class  '99 donates Charging Items to a member. The Old Students Association Area Community High School Owode Yewa of Ogun State has donated a set of charging items and Small Tiger generator to Olusoji Jacob today, Saturday 17th June 2023. As part of contributions to uplift the plights of vulnerable members amongst the class set, Class 99 deem it necessary to give back t not just the school, but to contribute to national development through their members. However,d the donation which was part of the activities  lined-up to reconnect members who need at a minireunion of the alumni since 1999. Speaking, the presentation, ACHSOSAN Tunmise Oloyede gave a word of encouragement to the beneficiary Olusoji Jacob and charged him not to concentrate on the present, but hopeful of a better life ahead. The class President, Hon. Akindele Akeju, said the donation of the charging items will boost and reduce the rate of poverty among our members. He said, “We are here to be help for on...

Iconic Performance of Raphael Ilerioluwa Iconic performance of one of the emerging best brains in Nigeria, Master Raphael Ilerioluwa Mulero is no fluke by all standards.  *An indigent student from noble background in . *He attends public secondary school and currently writing his WASSCE Examination in his school, ILUPEJU SENIOR GRAMMAR SCHOOL, ILUPEJU in Education District VI, Lagos State. *He has been excelling in his academics constitently from the Primary and Junior Secondary Schools. He shone brightly like a Star in the competitions he had participated recently such as: *He emerged as the 2022/2023 Overall Best in Physics in National Science Olympiad held in Abuja and organised by the National Mathematical Centre, Abuja. *He emerged as the Overall Best Student in Nigeria in Physics Competition for the year 2022/2023 in Nigeria Institute of Physics. *He is the Best Overall Winner in Lagos State in the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) organised Science Competition, 2022....

  OSINBAJO MARKS 66TH BIRTHDAY IN BORNO WITH RESTORED NORTHEAST "INSURGENCY ORPHANS", WHO CALL HIM DADDY "My wife & I will ensure you get the best," VP tells the children *VP told, "you will always be remembered, first to respond to plight of the children” *Ambushed at airport by joyous aides, Abuja Choir, others Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN set out to mark his 66th birthday today with a quiet morning devotion service at the Aguda House residence in the Presidential Villa and then spending time with the students of the Learning Centre in Borno. But unknown to him aides and others such as the Abuja International Choir had something else in mind. After the morning devotion service, the VP with his wife, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo proceeded to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport where he was ambushed by aides and associates and members of the choir who serenaded him with singing and joyous celebrations as he came out of the car. “I am hardly ever taken by ...

"Presidential Candidates Should Caution Support Against Inciting Comments"- NPF By: Kehinde Adekunjo In close monitoring of the ongoing 2023 electoral exercise, and consequent upon a series of intelligence reports, and high expectations from all angles, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has deemed it necessary to charge Presidential Candidates of all political parties, most especially APC, PDP, LP and NNPP, to caution their party stalwarts and supporters to avoid making inciting comments capable of unnecessarily heating up the polity and creating undue excitement amongst the electorates and the general populace in the country. According to a release,  NFP, having assessed the trend of scaled-up expectations and psychological projections on the ongoing electoral process viz-a-viz collation of results, charges all presidential candidates, as leading and respected figures in their respective political parties, to seize the opportunity of this waiting period to emphasize the rule of...

Oba Matemilola inaugurates Owu Community Library Olowu of Owu, Oba Prof. Saka Adelola Matemilola will on Tuesday inaugurate the Owu Community Library. In fulfillment of his promise as he is set to showcase his unwavering commitment to promote literacy throughout the length and breadth of Owu kingdom and by extension Nigeria. The event according to a release by the Coordinator, Owu Community Library, Mr Biodun Lasile will take place at the Olowu Palace,Oke- Ago Owu at 10am. The Chairperson of the occasion is the University Librarian, FUNAAB, Prof Fehintola Onifade, Other dignitaries are Permanent Secretary   Ministry of Education Science and Technology, Mrs Ogunleye, Director Library Services, Mr  Franklin Giwa,  Owu Chiefs, and many eminent personalities. The event being championed by the Olowu  is another clarion call to revive old libraries and provide new ones that bring books closer to the people, thereby encouraging and increasing human capacity development...

 I wrote this as tribute to Alhaji Lateef Jakande 2 years ago... By: Tunji Aderohunmu Alhaji Jakande will probably give report to his fellow progressives as thus: Chief Obafemi Awolowo- "Baba, the Cocoa House you bequeathed to us is still there standing gidigba. However, those who took over from us have refused to be creative, they only use your name and legacies to win elections, their common slogan "restructuring" evaporates as they gain political power. They still run to Abuja to share oil money while the once thriving agricultural sector is left unattended to. As your last disciple, I made sure I didn't derail from the lesson you taught us about frugality, it may interest you to know that my same Ilupeju-Lagos home was where I took my last breathe despite having one of the best housing scheme in the history of the state. I purposely stayed in that same neighbourhood to teach modesty but unfortunately, a common councillor takes residence on the Island and detach h...

2023 Elections: Amosun Endorses Micky Kazzim By: Kehinde Adekunjo Former  State governor and serving senator for Ogun Central Senatorial District, Senator Ibikun Amosun has endorsed Hon. Micky Kazzim of Allied People Movement (APM) candidacy for Aboekuta South Federal Constituency in the coming general elections. Senator Ibikunle Amosun of the All Progressives Congress, APC made this endorsement yesterday in Abeokuta, at Ake Palace ground, as the campaign for the African Democratic Congress candidates kicked-off officially. As a serving senator and former governor in Ogun, Ibikunle Amosun staked his reputation and goodwill as he advised his loyalists, party faithfuls and  voters to give maximum support by voting all his anointed candidates, amongst whom is Honorable Micky Kazzim APM's candidate for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency in the coming general elections. Amosun's endorsement came at the right time, as one of the prominent foundation fathers of both APC and APM in t...

  NCF, LFZC Sensitize Coastal Communities on Sea Turtle Conservation in Lagos State. Sequel to the sea turtle conservation partnership signed between the Lagos Free Zone company (LFZC) and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), series of activities began in December 2022. The ultimate vision of these activities is to promote the preservation of endangered sea turtles and reduce the impact of human activities on their population within the operational range and surrounding communities around the LFZC. The community awareness and sensitization exercises on sea turtles that were embarked on aimed to achieve the following: support the ecosystem in mitigating the impact of human activities; educate and create awareness within and beyond the surrounding communities; evaluate the behavior of stakeholders towards sea turtle conservation; and promote environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation. Sea turtles play an important role in maintaining marine and coastal ecosyste...

Ogun Central Youths And Their Prominent Roles In Politics By: Kehinde Adekunjo Youth Participation in Ogun Central Politics Politics around the world is said to be local. Every politician that aspires to reach the nadir of the game of politics knows the importance of their immediate environment. This underscores the importance of grassroot in the art of politics. In politics, the involvement and participation of Youths cannot be overemphasized. They play vital roles in nation development.  In this interview, we shall be examining the roles of youths in Nigeria politics and we shall be focusing on Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.  The choice of Obafemi Owode LGA is informed by the fact that the ratio of youth involvement in politics in that LGA is so pronounced to the extent that it attracted our attention even though we are not based in the state.  Can we meet you ma (Full name, Ward, current political assignment and  Academic background): My name i...

  Youth Participation in Ogun West Politics  Politics around the world is said to be local. Every politician that aspires to reach the nadir of the game of politics knows the importance of their immediate environment. This underscores the importance of grassroot in the art of politics. In politics, the involvement and participation of Youths cannot be overemphasized. They play vital roles in nation development.  In this article, we shall be examining the roles of youths in Nigeria politics and we shall be focusing on Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State. The choice of Yewa South LGA is informed by the fact that the ratio of youth involvement in politics in that LGA is so pronounced to the extent that it attracted our attention even though we are not based in the state. We have every reasons to believe that in the near future, we shall witness another set of Akinlades, Mobolorunduros KLM, Otegbeyes, Anisulowos etc who are also all from Yewa South LGA. I. Hon. Com...