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By Folasade Oduwale IBADAN – The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji has warned all Mogaji (family heads) and Baale (village heads) in the 11 local government areas in Ibadan, not to betray their respective families and villages. Oba Adetunji gave this warning during the installation of four …

ABUJA – The presidency has rejected calls by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye; former president, Olusegun Obasanjo; Catholic Bishops, among other personalities for the restructuring of the country, noting that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration would not succumb to “undue pressure.” Senior …

By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – The political feud between the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde and former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose appears to have gotten deeper as Governor Makinde has declared that Fayose will be sent to jail. Makinde, who was reacting to the proceedings of the …

ABEOKUTA – As the world marked Teachers’ Day on Monday, October 5, 2020, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun appreciated award-winning teachers in the State with cash prizes and a house. The Governor offered Mr. Odegbola Ayodele, a Junior Secondary School teacher from Abeokuta Grammar School, who also won the …

ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari understands the pains and burdens Nigerians are going through because of the economic aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic and that is why the Federal Government is considering palliatives that can offer succour to the people. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l …

By Lateef Ositelu World Teachers’ Day is celebrated around the world on the 5th of October. It is also known by some as International Teachers’ Day. The event was established in 1994 and it commemorates the signing of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO Recommendation concerning the status of teachers. And to celebrate …

Opinion: By Gafar Alabi Pilgrimage to the holy land of Mecca and Medinah (Hajj) is the fifth and the last pillars of Islam. It is regarded as Ibadah (worship), which takes place in 12th month of Dhul-Hijjah in Islamic calendar in line with Sunnah (guidelines) of holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). …

ABEOKUTA – Special Adviser to the Governor on Technical Education, Prof. Joseph Odemuyiwa has said that the State Government would continue to engage relevant stakeholders in the education sector particularly business educators, at ensuring that learners are able to defend their certificates to achieve professionalism. Odemuyiwa said this while playing …

ABUJA – In his bid to encourage teachers in delivering better service in the country and commemorate the World Teachers Day on October 5, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a special salary scale for teachers in the country. President Buhari who disclosed this on Monday, October 5, 2020 in Abuja …

In the light of news that US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have tested positive to coronavirus, Nigerian cleric TB Joshua has reminded people on his social media platforms that he had declared 2020 would be a “year of humility”. On December 28th 2019, after time at an …