…at home. My father was always complaining about his attitude. One day, after my mother finished cooking and was about dishing our meal, Kokoite fought with my father. "It was the custom for my mother to always serve my father before the children. But on this particular day, Kokoite insisted that my mother must put his…
…Ahmed, who resides in Agbado Oke-Odo, the fear of being told that the gas at home has finished is more terrifying than a death sentence. "It's scary to be told nowadays that cooking gas in the house has been exhausted since it costs a fortune to refill," he stated. He and his family also supplement their cooking with c…
…the military arrested Prof Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, Mr James Oghoroko, Dennis Okugbaye, Dennis Amalaka, and Mrs Mabel Owhemu between August 18 & 19, 2024 without arraignment or trail of any form. As a result, Pa James Oghoroko died in detention while Pa Dennis Okugbaye was released after critically taken il…
…judgment than any institution that might seek to govern them. When does democratic administration become democratic gatekeeping? This belief has always appeared somewhat irrational. Citizens can be emotional. They can be misinformed. They can be impatient, contradictory, and unpredictable. They sometimes embrace bad id…
…Tree Planting in Kwara State. "This event represents two critical pillars of our administration's development agenda: quality education and environmental sustainability. It is particularly gratifying to see our young learners at the centre of this initiative," the Governor said while declaring open the quiz competition…
…descent from across the world in celebration of a common heritage. It is about recognising the role culture can play in national development and international relations. Today, Nigerians proudly celebrate the global success of Afrobeats, Nollywood and Nigerian fashion. Yet long before these industries gained internatio…
…was created by the Federal Military Government led by General Yakubu Gowon, land administration in the state had been associated with delays, uncertainty, missing files, middlemen interference and cumbersome documentation processes. Citizens seeking land titles or Certificates of Occupancy frequently encountered frustr…
… Describes 13-yr NCA probe as painful, traumatic By Nkiruka Nnorom Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, said the UK authorities destroyed her reputation in a failed prosecution that left her traumatic, after she was cleared of bribery charges at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday. Speaking i…
…(GGSTC) in Dapchi, Yobe State, in February that year, Buhari announced that his administration was prepared to offer amnesty to repentant Boko Haram members who were willing to surrender and embrace peace. According to him, the amnesty was extended to those who would surrender "unconditionally", stating his willingness…
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…four-year term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, with his deputy, Monisade Afuye, retained as running mate. If re-elected, Oyebanji would become the first governor in Ekiti's history to win two consecutive terms. OYEBANJI: The front runner Oyebanji enters the poll as the clear favourite. He won the…
…cassava, the widow called a commercial tricycle operator from the same community, Mr Dennis Okechi, to transport the produce home. But unknown to them, danger was lurking along the pathway leading back to the village. Her account: "We were already riding home when we were suddenly stopped on the way by Fulani bandits w…
…he served as military spokesman, he did his best to minimise the security crisis and lionise the military. His job was to portray the military and government in the best possible light. But after soothing the populace , perhaps generals should tell their civilian bosses the truth . The current strategy isn't working .A…
…a Paediatrician, was married to Chief T(heopilus) O. S. Benson, a First Republic minister. Ogunsanya's in – laws grew up in Port Harcourt where Chief Michael Asinobi led the Igbo State Union. He met his wife in Benin during National Service but would later find out that she also spent her early years in Ebute Metta, hi…
…can ever be like St Paul and say at any time, that 'I have fought a good fight. I have finished my race', I do hope that I can use whatever time left to push myself to a level of accomplishment - spiritually and emotionally – that makes transiting to the next stage - or the next world – less daunting. Or even more acce…
…convincingly account for its own documents cannot credibly demand accountability from ministries, departments, agencies or ordinary citizens. The latest controversy came from the Senate over the report that led to the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senator Adams Oshiomhole alleged that some senators who…
…drivers has fallen roughly 20% in recent years, according to a report citing Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. An aging population means that figure is unlikely to recover. Ride-share services launched in Japan in 2024 but remain limited to certain areas and require drivers to be employed…
…has denied any China connection.) Amazon CEO Andy Jassy also reportedly alerted the administration after Amazon's own researchers, he said, found a way around Fable 5's safeguards. Anthropic disputes the "jailbreak" label, calling it a narrow, already-patched issue rather than a wholesale defeat of the model's safety m…
…practitioner, made the remark on Friday during the 10th edition of the Media Parley organised by the Osun Online Publishers Association, OOPA, while reacting to the recent stage collapse involving Governor Adeleke. He said he wished the governor a long life beyond the end of his tenure, declaring that Adeleke would rem…
…alleged extortion of students. In a statement issued by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Tajudeen Opoola, who is the Acting Vice Chancellor, the institution alleged that the suspended students “conspired to cyberbully Adio by posting his private affairs online for Adio's inability to meet their financi…
This policy brief is a practical accountability tool for law enforcement agencies, policymakers, and civil society. Its value lies in tracking whether the sixteen recommendations are being implemented, identifying where progress has stalled, and sustaining pressure for measurable reform. Only through consistent complia…
…launched a lineout move, allowing Hugo Keenan to race clear with Ioane in support to finish with a sharp step inside.It then became Willie le Roux's turn to visit the sin bin for another deliberate knock-on and moments later Conan, who had replaced Doris, muscled over from close range for his fourth try in four URC fin…
…or just the latest chapter in a messy relationship between Anthropic and the Trump administration? On this episode of TechCrunch's Equity podcast, hosts Anthony Ha, Sean O'Kane, and Rebecca Bellan unpack what the ban means for developers building on Anthropic's platform and for anyone watching the IPO, why it might acc…
…over Ecuador and look well placed to progress. Group F Sweden - Their 5-1 victory over Tunisia has made them one of the surprise packages of the tournament. Netherlands - Although they were held by Japan, the Dutch still possess enough quality to finish second. Group G Belgium - Despite drawing their opener against Egy…
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, says the All Progressives Congress, APC, administration never promised Nigerians instant miracles. Speaking at the launch of a new seven-kilometre road and bridge in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Friday, Akpabio said the government pledged to deliver ‘structural, calculated…