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For the beauty of a city: The story of Ilorin metropolis road setback reclamation
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWAGIS) has launched a road setback reclamation exercise in Ilorin metropolis. Anyone who has not visited some parts of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital for a while should view the city differently now due to the demolition of illegal roadside structures and reclamation of road setbacks. WESTERN POST reports that…
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INTERVIEW: ‘Any protest without a face is presumed to lead to violence’ – Comrade Olowu
Comrade Olowu Emmanuel is the Chairman of the Osun State Chapter of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR). In this interview with Deborah Oladejo, he speaks on what President Bola Tinubu can do to ameliorate the sufferings of Nigerians, and the planned protest among other issues. Excerpts… Q: Given the current economic hardship in the country, what…
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Ebedi International Writers’ Residency: The go-to for literary talents
The Ebedi International Writers’ Residency has emerged as the meeting point for budding African writers to converge, hone their skills and blossom. Situated in Iseyin town in Oyo State, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, the writers’ residency is in a serene environment suitable for creative work. The founder is an award-winning Nigerian author of many novels,…
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Why the Soun holds exclusive right to appoint Ogbomoso Chief Imam
The dispute between the Soun of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye and the Chief Imam of Ogbomosoland, Alhaji Dr Taliat Yunus Ayilara generated much public interest. Given kingship in Western Nigeria is rooted in the Yoruba traditional religion and not in Islam, many have wondered why the Soun-in-Council claims authority over the chief imam, even barring him from…
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Tribute to My Love, Aketi
By Betty Akeredolu Darlin,… It’s me, your adorable Betty. You just left me. Just like that! It hurts. Badly it hurts. Now alone To face all manners of mockery. From the so-called friends and adversaries alike. Not a few lashed out that you were a weakling because you loved me. “A beg o! Can an Amotekun generalssimo be a weakling? Mbanuu!…
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Cambridge University College announces Nigerian Professor, Ijeoma Uchegbu as next president
Ijeoma Uchegbu, a Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience known for her ground-breaking work in nanoparticle drug delivery, has been announced as the 7th President of Wolfson College, one of the 31 colleges of the University of Cambridge. She will succeed the current President, Professor Jane Clarke, on October 1, 2024. Prof. Ijeoma Uchegbu is a Nigerian-British Professor of Pharmacy at University…
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OBITUARY: West Africa’s first female Major General Aderonke Kale dies at 84
Major General Aderonke Kale (Rtd), who made history as the first female Major General in the Nigerian Army and in West Africa, passed away on Wednesday in London after an undisclosed ailment. She was 84 years old. Kale was a pioneer in her field, who embodied the courage, professionalism, capacity, and resilience of the Nigerian woman. She thrived and conquered…
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Cyprian Ekwensi and his novels
Cyprian Ekwensi was a Nigerian author of novels, short stories, and children’s books. He was born on September 26, 1921 in Minna, Niger State, and died on November 4, 2007 in Enugu, Enugu State. He is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern African literature, and his works have been translated into several languages. Ekwensi’s literary career spanned…
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Report: 3,620 people kidnapped, N5bn ransom demanded in Nigeria July 2022 – June 2023
Armed groups kidnapped at least 3,620 people across Nigeria between July 2022 and June 2023, and a ransom of N5 billion was requested in the same period, a new report by a Lagos-based security and political risk research firm has shown. The report, The Economics of Nigeria’s Kidnap Industry released last week, was conducted by SBM Intelligence. The report detailed…
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TRAVELOGUE: Mosi oa Tunya: an ecological splendour and the painful paradox, By Omoniyi Ibietan
The denouement of the annual conference of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) is usually a tour of the host country’s most memorable sites, either in natural locales or in the built environments. So, in concluding the APRA Lusaka Conference of 2023, we set out on a long journey of about 8 hours drive from Lusaka to the town of…
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