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“On The Ball Of Benevolence” – an ode to 55-year old IBD
By Dominic Mokikan Talent, they say, is a special ability that is peculiar to a person, often described as the ability that comes without training, especially to those that regard skill as an ability acquired through practice. Many are talented in writing, the majority can paint, sing or use musical instruments, others are talented in…
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Stampede: What Glaring Poverty Indicator!
By Olaitan Oye-Adeitan Within the spate of one week, just as festivities were approaching an unimaginable and incomprehensible tragedy struck Nigeria’s landscape. Homes bubbling with air of euphoria at expected relief was overtaken by agonising sorrow across three parts of the country: Oyo, Anambra and Abuja. In Ibadan, the death toll was 35, mostly children,…
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Henshaw Express Concern over Safety of Corps Members
In a bold statement that has caught the attention of the public, Award-winning actress and fitness enthusiast Kate Henshaw calls for the end of NYSC. Henshaw has taken a firm stance on the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC. program, advocating for its discontinuation. She who has been an active advocate for youth empowerment and safety,…
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Celebrating BT’s 2-Year Tenure as GM Pensioners 106.7 FM
This Day, necessity compelled me to celebrate an exceptional individual whose two-year tenure as the General Manager of Pensioners 106.7 FM Ibadan has left an indelible mark on the broadcasting industry. Otunba (Dr.) Babatunde “BT” Tiamiyu, a true visionary and an iconic broadcaster, has transformed the radio station into a beacon of excellence in programming…
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Tinubu’s Presidency: Plaudits, Knocks and Prospects
It is incontrovertible that the performance of President Tinubu has beaten the imagination of his close associates and other poles apart within a short interval since his inauguration on 29th May, 2023. Obviously, steps and decisions so far taken indicate that BAT prepared himself for the plum job compared to most of his predecessors who once…
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May 29 : Hearts Beat For New Nigeria as NUJ Chairman Hammers on Unity
By Olaitan Oye-Adeitan, Maxwell Oyekunle, Tawakalt Famuyiwa, Tunde Adebisi Come May 29, 2023, the Eagle Square in Abuja will be a cynosure of all eyes from home and the International community for the inauguration of the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The inauguration is a ceremony to mark the commencement of a new four-year term…
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A Birth that Redefines the Destiny of Mankind
At this season in Bethlehem, a little town of no consequence, something phenomenal took place on a dark, starry and wintry night. It was a holy night when floods of light swarmed around some shepherds abiding by their sheep by night. Then came the sonorous voices of the angelic host, heralding the birth of a…
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Ditch Violence for Issue-Based Campaign
On the 28th, of last month, the gong of electioneering was struck across the nation as stipulated by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The commission had said the campaign for presidential and national assembly elections should commence that day while that of governorship and state houses of the assembly was to begin on October…
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Nigeria@62: Happy Independence Day, Nigerians
I pledge to Nigeria my country, to be faithful, loyal and honest. To serve Nigeria will all my strength, to defend her unity, uphold her honour and glory, so help me God. Nigerian Pledge No matter where we are on the face of the planet, there’s really no place like home. Nigeria remains our home,…
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Child Labour: Stakeholders Call for Implementation of Social Protection Policies
Ogun State government has been urged to implement social protection policies that will address the issue of forced labour among children in the state. The Chairman, Ogun State Steering Committee on Child Labour, Mr Eshomounu Itemoagbo made the call in Abeokuta at the commemoration of World Day against Child labour. The Committee Chairman, Mr Itemoagbo,…
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Taking Advantage Of The Health Benefits Of Cloves
Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of the clove tree. They are native to the Spice Islands near China, cloves spread throughout Europe and Asia during the late middle ages as an important part of local cuisine. Cloves are available throughout the year owing to different harvest seasons in different countries. Today, cloves remain an…
