Lifestyle

We need devolution of power, resources in Nigeria – Dr Farounbi

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By Blessing Okareh

A veteran journalist, Dr Yemi Farounbi has advocated devolution of power and resources to states and local governments for a more prosperous nation.

Dr Farounbi stated this while featuring on the Independence Edition of Straight Talk, an interview programme on Radio Nigeria’s Premier FM 93.5.

He explained that critical sectors of the economy like security, health, education and agriculture should be completely decentralized and each state allowed managing the sectors according to its cultural peculiarities.

Dr Farounbi also called for a re-orientation of Nigerians, to restore lost confidence in the country.

He urged Nigerians to patronize locally made goods to grow the nation’s economy and invest more in the economy rather than seeking greener pastures abroad.

The veteran, who is also a diplomat, however, lauded the intelligence, resilience and doggedness of Nigerians, while calling for political reforms to reposition the nation’s democracy.

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Politics

Revd. Ajetomobi Urges Nigerians to Consider Antecedents of Politicians

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Oyo State Chairman, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Reverend Samson Ajetomobi has counselled Nigerians to vote for individuals with good antecedents rather than allowing party affiliations to influence their voting exercises.

Reverend Ajetomobi gave the advice while featuring on Straight Talk, an interview programme on Radio Nigeria’s Premier 93.5 FM.

 The cleric also cautioned against campaigns of calumny and violence before, during and after the general election, urging everyone to embrace idea-oriented campaigns

Speaking on the state of the nation, Reverend Ajetomobi said though the country has over the years been confronted with serious challenges, there was still hope for Nigeria.

The PFN chairman said he believed in the Nigerian project, expressing hope of restoration and a new Nigeria.

He explained that leadership had become a global challenge in all spheres of life, with many people lacking leadership discipline, ethics and vision.

Rev Ajetomobi suggested proper leadership training for every prospective leader, which he said should start from home, schools and religious gatherings.

The cleric, who identified poor upbringing, lack of value system and principles as well as wrong intent before marriage as some of the causes of domestic violence in marriage, counselled people not to abuse the marriage institution, pointing out that it was created by God for his glory

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News Yoruba

Olujabo Bere Idaraya Se Nlo Lori Papa, Koro Oju Si Gbigba Akonimogba Omo Ile Okere Sise Nilu Yi

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Olujabo bere idaraya se nlo lori papa titun se, agbenu so nigbakan ri fegbe agbaboolu Shooting Star, Ogbeni Jubril Arowolo, ti fenu sipe igbese to dara gba ni, gbigba awon akonimogba labele fegbe agbaboolu Super Eagles.

Ogbeni Arowolo so leyi di mimo lasiko to nko pa lori eto ilese Premier FM 93.5, Straight Talk.

Ogbeni Arowolo enito gboriyin fun ise takun-takun akonimogba egbe agbaboolu Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavan nibi ifesewonse Afcon 2021 to n lo lowo.

O salaye pe gbigba awon akonimoogba latoke okun da bi fifi ohun alumoni sofo ni.

Ogbeni Arowolo salaye pe akonimogba yi koju osuwon lati mu iko naa de ipele asekagba ohun gbigba ife-eye, tosi fi ireti re han pe iko agbaboolu Super Eagles yoo se daadaa nibi ifesewonse won pelu Guinea Bissau loja ode-yi.

Ogbeni Arowolo wa ro ijoba lati dakun dabo mu agbega ba ere-idaraya lese kuku.

Ogbeni Arowolo ni kikobiara otun sere boolu yio mu owo to nrogun sapo ijoba ru gogo si.

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News Analysis

Straight Talk: Sports Development in Nigeria, How Far?

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Super Eagles of Nigeria is currently making the country proud at the ongoing AFCON 2021 holding in Cameroon.

The team has qualified for the knockout stages of the 2021 AFCON tournament.

For analysis on the tournament and efforts at developing sports in Nigeria, tune in to Straight Talk on Premier FM 93.5, Ibadan on Monday at half-past six in the evening and you can also listen via internet streaming right here.

Our guest is the former media aide to Shooting Stars Football Club of Ibadan, Mr Jubril Arowolo.

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Security

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: The Sacrifices of Ex-Servicemen

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Over the years, Nigerian troops have performed gallantly in peacekeeping missions and fighting insurgency in the country.

In their line of duty, many sustained various degrees of injuries while some lost their lives in the process.

On this week’s edition of straight talk, an interview programme on premier 93.5FM, our focus is to x-ray the sacrifices of ex-servicemen as Nigeria mark Armed Forces Remembrance Day.

Tune in on this station tomorrow at half past six in the evening as we host the new Oyo state chairman, Nigerian Legion, Evangelist Julius Ogunkojo.

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Lifestyle

Nigeria needs value reorientation to ensure advancement – Venerable Jesulola

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For the citizens to enjoy dividends of democracy Nigerian leaders must always exhibit the spirit of selflessness and prioritize good governance.

Vicar and Archdeacon, St Paul’s Anglican Church, Odo Ona, Apata Ibadan, Venerable Dr Adeyemi Jesulola made this known while featuring on Straight Talk, an interview programme on Premier 93.5FM.

Venerable Jesulola said the country is blessed with both natural and human resources which are pivotal to development, but it needs good leadership to make its potentials a reality.

He also identified lack of patriotism as a fundamental problem affecting both the leaders and the led, hence calling for value reorientation and commitment to nation-building among Nigerians.

Venerable Jesulola used the opportunity of the season to advocate the need to address persistent brain drain and the increase in the number of people seeking greener pastures abroad.

He called for reconciliation and peaceful coexistence in the country.

The cleric urged Christians not just to merry with the vulnerable and the less-privileged, but also preach to them the reason behind the love which is the birth of Jesus Christ.

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News

Media professionals must be passionate, dogged, thorough – Elder Ajisefinni

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Broadcast media professionals have been advised to lift the bar of professionalism and ethics in the discharge of their duties to reflect their role as the fourth estate of the realm.

The outgoing Director of News and Current Affairs, Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, Elder Adenrele Ajisefinni gave the advice while featuring on Straight Talk, an interview programme on Premier FM 93.5, Ibadan.

Elder Ajisefini explained that any broadcast media professional that will stand out on the job must exhibit passion and dedication to duty.

He said lack of discipline is gradually becoming a clog in the wheel of progress in the media profession, urging them to be more thorough while discharging their duties.

Elder Ajisefini also advised his subordinates in Radio Nigeria to keep the flag of professionalism flying.

The FRCN boss appreciated God for the grace to retire after thirty-five years of meritorious service in the civil service.

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Politics

We will give the physically- challenged fair opportunities – Oyo SPWS Selection Chairman

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Physically challenged persons in the country will be given adequate consideration in the selection of beneficiaries for the forthcoming federal government’s temporary employment of one thousand Nigerians per local government across the nation.

The three months programme under the Special Public Works Scheme is expected to run between October and December this year. 

Chairman, Oyo State Selection Committee, Mr Ope Salami disclosed this while speaking on Straight Talk, an interview programme on Premier 93.5 FM. 

Mr. Salami who said anyone above the age of eighteen can apply and that the forms would be distributed with no cost at National Directorate of Employment, NDE Offices in the 33 local government areas of the state, explained that physically challenged persons will be given an appreciable slot in the scheme.

He said “We want to engage those with disabilities, just specify your disability, there is a column on the form that specify your disability”.

“The disabled will be given slot in the selection. Once you are above eighteen, you can apply, University graduates can apply, and primary six graduates can apply” He said

Mr. Salami gave assurance that the state committee will be fair and transparent in the selection process, noting that every Nigerian, irrespective of political, religious or socio-cultural affiliations would be given equal opportunity.

He promised that the committee would make use of the electronic, print and new media to intimate members of the public as soon as the forms are available.

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