Author: Adewale A.

Commissioners of Education in the Southwest, Kwara and Kogi States will meet in Ibadan, Oyo State on 3 March 2022 to deliberate on the protection, preservation and promotion of the Yoruba language. This meeting is being organised by the new Yoruba World Centre, a project launched by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in November, 2021. This meeting, the first of its kind in recent times, and in Collaboration with Oodua Investment Plc and DAWN Commission, is to discuss extensively on the coming annual Yoruba Language Millionaire Contest among secondary schools in all Yoruba Speaking states, a programme meant for the reclaim…

A frontline Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Prince Tonye Princewill has expressed surprise over innocent and harmless advice he extended to the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on the burning issue of illegal refineries otherwise known as “Kpofire” and other matters, which the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has capitalized on to cast aspersion on his person. The PDP in a statement signed by Tambari Sydney Gbara, State Publicity Secretary PDP Rivers State with the title “PDP Condemns Attempts By Tonye Princewill To Mislead The Public On Wike’s War Against illegal Refinery”  noted that, “Illegal refining…

The 10th Year Remembrance of Asiwaju Bolarinwa Oluwole’s paternal grandmother, Madam Florence Atinuke Oluwole-Odunsi, was held on February 15, 2022, at Sagamu Remo, Ogun State. It was a gethering of family, friends and political associates both home and in diaspora. Asiwaju Oluwole is the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP 2023 Federal House of Representatives aspirant, Remo Federal Constituency. See the event pictures below:

An Osun State High Court sitting in Ede has set to commence the hearing on the controversies surrounding the appointment of the new Alawo of Awo on September 13th, 2021 by the State Government. The High Court to be presided over by Honourable Justice Kudirat Akano, fixed February 22nd, 2022, for Hearing Notice of the case with suit N0: HED/48/2021, between Prince Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman and Prince Taiwo Abdulrasasaq Adegboye & others/ors. Other defendants in the suit are; Osun State Governor, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, The Chairman, Egbedore Local Government, and the…

The Campaign Organization of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Hon. Bisi Kolawole has said that the State will be made secure for its residents while the welfare of the people and infrastructural development will be prioritized when the party returns to power in October this year. BKCO, while noting that the governorship election campaign will be issue-based, reminded the All Progressives Congress (APC) that records of its mis-governance in the State by its “absentee governor” will form part of those issues on which the campaign will be based. The Campaign Spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, said in…

Asiwaju Bolarinwa Oluwole added colour to the movie premiere of popular Nigerian actress, Jumoke Solarin, in Sagamu, Ogun State. The event was held on February 13, 2022. The movies that premiered were Emilola and Aigbonran . Both top-notch movies are produced by Jumoke Solarin. Asiwaju Oluwole, who is the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP 2023 Federal House of Representatives aspirant, Remo Federal Constituency, represented Hon (Dr) Oladipupo Adebutu at the occasion. Yeye Adenike Adebutu was one of the eminent personalities that made the occasion a memorable one for Jumoke. See more pictures from the movie premier event below: 

The Otun Ajagungbade of Remoland, Hon (Dr) Oladipupo Adebutu, in the company of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Federal House of Representatives 2023 aspirant, Remo Federal Constituency, Asiwaju Bolarinwa Oluwole, and Chief of Staff, Hon Mufutau Oduwaye attended the formal launching and inauguration of the Remo traditional group, Egbe Degbuyi Remo. The event, which also had in attendance the PDP 2023 Presidential aspirant, Dr Doyin Okupe as well as Erelu Adenike Adebutu, took place at the Royal Events Hall, Akarigbo Palace, Sagamu, February 12, 2022. See the pictures taken at the event below:

The founder of the Institute for Governance and Economic Transformation (IGET), Prof Kingsley Moghalu, has assured that he will create unity through what he called powerful communication of a vision of new possibilities and through executive actions. Speaking with Comrade Lawrence Onuzulike, the National President of Igbos For United And Progressive Nationhood (IPAN), he noted that Nigerian leaders have not been able to properly utilize communication and symbols for nation-building and create unity of purpose among Nigerians, leading to maladministration and mismanagement of public funds that have bedeviled Nigeria over the years. Moghalu, who is the former Deputy Governor of…

In part 1 of this series which received a lot of accolades as well as attention from different sections of the society and even beyond, it was obvious towards the end, the reason for the title. Unfortunately, not many know the story of the Trojan Horse even though it is recorded as Greek mythology. While Wikipedia describes so, it is becoming more real than imagined as the quest for power and domination continue to live with humanity and not the black world is excluded. The making of the Nigerian Trojan Horse is non-fiction, yet a lesson from history. Let me…

Hon (Dr) Oladipupo Adebutu, has been commended by Asiwaju Bolarinwa Oluwole for the donation of motorcycles and computer equipment for the electronic membership registration and revalidation exercise of Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Asiwaju Oluwole, an aspirant for the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja, Remo Federal Constituency in 2023, also praised the party for introducing the digital innovation which, according to him, will “make membership registration easy and authentic.” He implored every PDP faithful and interested members of the public to avail themselves of this opportunity to register with party that cares for the welfare of the masses. Hon…

Tracka, BudgIT’s Service Delivery Promotion Arm Set to Launch Tracking Report on Constituency Projects across 32 states. BudgIT, a civic tech organization raising the standards of transparency, citizens engagement, and accountability in government, will launch its project tracking report on February 15, 2022 at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua centre in FCT, Abuja. The report titled, “Creating Awareness, Tracking Public Projects, Catalysing Community Impact In Trying Times” reviews the work done by Tracka  – BudgIT’s community engagement and service delivery promotion arm – and documents the findings from government projects tracked across 32 states in Nigeria between January 2020 and June…

Rights group has dragged police officers before the police authorities over corruption, bribery, illegal roadblocks, unlawful arrest and detention in Osun State, as Osun Police turned Station to IBEDC office for pre-paid meter users, payment of electricity bill. A human rights organization, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) had set to drag the Police officers attached to *State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Osun State Police Command*, before the Police authorities in the country over illegal arrest and unlawful detention of a poor woman Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW) working with the State Government. Meanwhile, *Dugbe Police Station,…

BudgIT, a foremost civic-tech organisation leading the advocacy for transparency and accountability in Nigeria, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ondo State Government to improve and support fiscal transparency and responsibility in the state. BudgIT did this under its subnational transparency and institutional partnership project across all 36 states. The signing which took place at the Retreat for Political Office Holders and Accounting Officers, had the Ondo State Governor, Arakurin Olurotimi Akeredolu and his Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Ayedatiwa, in attendance. At the same time, the State Secretary-General, Princess Oludunni Odu and the State’s Attorney General, signed the…

In the last two years, human life has changed in significant ways. The breakout of coronavirus in 2020 has introduced us to novel terms and conduct codes that were unheard of a few years ago. Social distancing, masks, isolation, lockdowns, and vaccinations are a normal part of our life now. On the other hand, this global pandemic has forced us to think about larger issues at had like global warming and climate change. Fortunately, people from every sector of society are shouldering their responsibility towards the environment and contributing towards climate action plans and sustainability goals in their own small…

This is touching! A piece of advice to all parents, individuals and those in places of authority. Ọtunbá Peter Oladele Fatomilola pours his mind on the incessant killings for money that is now common in the society. It’s worth reading and sharing with others. The piece reads thus: I Don’t Blame Those That Kill For Money I blame the society that celebrate success without knowing the source and track record. I blame the society that respect only the rich. I blame the society that doesn’t celebrate or encourage hard-work and productivity. I blame the society that tells you Life is…

A group in Ekiti State, the Ekiti Democratic Coalition (EDC) has called on the wife of the State Governor, Mrs Bisi Fayemi to save residents of the State from kidnappers, who have turned most parts of the State to their operational base. The group said it was directing its plea to Governor Kayode Fayemi’s wife because it has become obvious that she is the one in charge of government, and not her husband. In a release issued on Monday and signed by its Coordinator, Comrade Ogunlola Olatunde, EDC said just the way she singlehandedly picked a governorship candidate for the…

Customer services have become an integral aspect of modern businesses, primarily due to ever-evolving customer demands. In the current business landscape, after-sale customer support has become a major contributor to brand loyalty for customers, sometimes over product/service quality and pricing. However, the Coronavirus outbreak in 2019 has completely changed the way small and medium businesses handle their operations. Due to COVID-related restrictions such as quarantine, lockdowns, and social distancing, customers have also switched their purchases to digital platforms. The digital boom in the early-2000s had already paved the way for the rise of e-commerce businesses. However, ever since COVID-19, their…

The airwaves have been inundated with the call for a power shift from the North to the South even though zoning and rotation are not expressly provided for in the 1999 Constitution handed down to us by the Military under Gen Abdulsaalam Abubakar rtd. It is an internal arrangement by political parties aimed at balancing power and stemming the crisis that may arise if a particular people continue to hold on to power. Since the return to democracy uninterrupted in 1999, this arrangement has received some sort of stability at the Centre and in most states. While we have practised…

“The entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity” – Peter Drucker. Contesting in competitions is one activity I do not really fancy, not because I lack the capability, but past experiences have made me look away and just admire the process with its catching prizes rather than get involved. The Princewills Trust 2021 Vision and Success Opportunity challenge with a prize of an all expense paid trip to Dubai came to me as one of those many competitions that had winners already before the competition even began. However, I got persuaded by a…

Birthday of ones better half is a day labelled special. A day when one chooses to appreciate his or her existence, express the love and beautiful moments cherished together overtime. In this fashion, Asiwaju Bola Oluwole has penned a romantic note to his wife, Yeye Shakirat Oluwole, in celebration of her birthday on January 5, 2022. It reads: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DARLING SHAKIRAT January 5th , 2022 is another beautiful day in your life, my darling wife, Shakirat Oluwole , as you turn a year older. On this special day, I want to let you know that you are…