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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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Enahoro Pens Down Finally @ 88

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A veteran journalist and one of Nigeria’s most celebrated columnists, Peter Enahoro, is dead.

Enahoro, popularly known by his pen name, Peter Pan, died in London, the United Kingdom on Monday, aged 88.

The development was announced in a terse statement by Nigeria’s foremost female journalist, Ms Bunmi Sofola.

The statement read in part, “Regret to announce the passing on of our iconic journalist Peter Enahoro “Peter Pan” today in London at the age of 88. RIP.

“Also known by the pen name of “Peter Pan” because of his popular column in New African magazine under that name. He has been described as ‘perhaps Africa’s best-known international journalist’”.

Born January 21, 1935, Enahoro was a journalist, author, businessman, and publisher.

The deceased columnist is one of the pioneers of Nigerian journalism and became editor of the Daily Times at a young age.

Enahoro attended the prestigious Government College, Ughelli (in present-day Delta State), and was a contemporary of the famous poet and Africa’s first professor of English, JP Clark.

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Be Creative In Your News Reportage – Veteran Journalist Akinwale

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As media professionals, develop yourselves with modern techniques of news writing.

A veteran journalist, Mr Stephen Akinwale stated this while addressing members of staff of the News Department Of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station.

Mr Akinwale said acquiring knowledge through reading and research was necessary for journalists.

Mr Akinwale stressed the need for discipline among journalists while urging editors to be more creative in news writing.

Deputy Director News and Current Affairs Department, Elder Adenrele Ajisefinni lauded the veteran journalist for his commitment to the development of the journalism profession.

Elder Ajisefinni added that Radio Nigeria would continue to raise the flag as a pacesetter in news reportage.

Lillian Ibomor

Lifestyle

Friends and Family Eulogize Late Areoye Oyebola

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The Ilesole and Delesolu family of Oje, Ibadan have described the death of a veteran journalist and a Former Commissioner for Local Government Affairs and Home Affairs, Culture and Information in the Old Western State, Chief Areoye Oyebola as a great loss to Ibadan.

Mr Wasiu Salmon who spoke on behalf of the family said the late Areoye  was a man of many parts who impacted lives positively.

Mr Salmon said until his death, Chief Areoye was an active advocate of good governance and right behaviors

Mr Salmon hinted that burial arrangement would be communicated to the public after the family meeting.

Meanwhile, among the early callers reflected in the condolence register were  Ibadan Action Council, religious leaders and other prominent Nigerians Chief Areoye Oyebola passed on yesterday  at the age of 84.

Adedayo Adelowo