Author: Adewale A.

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…

As we are heading towards post COVID19 pandemic situations, companies are adopting new workforce management strategies to define their continuous workflows. To meet the employees’ demands and ensure positive experiences, organizations come up with a successful hybrid workforce planning. Are you worried about the risks associated with it? No worries, as you have a workforce management system for your rescue. Foundation of a hybrid workforce Finding a long list of perks with remote workforce management strategy, companies are literally hesitating to resume the in-office work environment completely. Even the Pew Research survey states that 54% of employees still want to work…

Taking a patient-friendly approach to collections benefits you in the long run. While most patients may not want to owe you money, for the same reason, they can pay medical bills. Besides, collection service providers aim to ensure a smooth flow of cash. So, the easier you make it for patients to pay, the more they’ll pay. However, you have a business to run, and there’s no way you can treat patients free of cost. As you stick to the article, collection agency in Atlanta will focus on how hospitals and practices help patients clear their payments. Provide payment plans…

The Government of Ireland has announced its 2022 International Education Scholarships for non-EU/EEA countries. The Higher Education Authority (HEA) of Ireland has issued the 2022 Call under the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme. Under the initiative 60 scholarships will be available for one year study at Bachelor, Masters or PhD levels to successful candidates who have an offer of a place at an eligible Irish higher education institution. The scholarship offer is open to students from non-EU/EEA countries and is applicable to all fields of study. Successfull students will receive: A €10,000 stipend for one year’s study; and…

While medical treatments continue to be the primary focus of every Healthcare facility in the US, the customer services aspects have gained equal prominence over the past decade or two. There are a number of non-core functions of a medical facility that contribute greatly to the overall patient experience. These non-core functions include (but are not limited to): Scheduling for appointments, medical tests, surgeries, etc. Answering treatment-related queries Medical reports and other Healthcare-related data management Passing on physician instructions and other outbound communications Health condition monitoring and prescription refills Follow-up for vaccines and other medicinal administration With each passing day,…

Asiwaju Bolarinwa Oluwole has commiserated with the HRM Oba (Dr) Babatunde Ajayi, Akarigbo of Remoland, on the sudden demise of HRH Oba Mufutau Adeoye Sanni, Aminisan of Oko. He also expressed his condolences to the Ogun State Traditional Council of Obas, family of the late monarch and the entire Remo sons and daughters home and abroad. In a condolence message signed by the Media Director, ABO Political Group, Deji Babington-Ashaye, the Asiwaju Odo Makun Kingdom described the sudden death of the revered King as a rude shock to him. He wondered why the king would choose to leave the stage…

Asiwaju Bolarinwa Oluwole has urged all Christian faithful to emulate Jesus Christ by ensuring faithful adherence to the good virtues of love, sacrifice and unity He exemplified while on earth. In a statement issued by the Media Office of Asiwaju Bola Oluwole Political Group, the Asiwaju Odo of Makun Kingdom stated that Christ’s teachings and practices if followed to the letter were enough to ensure peaceful coexistence of all despite the diversity. Oluwole berated the state of insecurity in the nation, a situation he described as alarming and disturbing. He appealed to all warring factions to sheath their swords and…

Since his emergence as Nigeria’s number-two citizen, different accounts had been flying around on how Professor Yemi Osinbajo, actually secured the coveted vice-presidential slot, a majority of which revolved around the person of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, his former boss. Indeed, the recent revelation by Chief Bisi Akande in his book, “My Participations” was equally slanted to further pin down the narrative. You may recall that in 2016, Professor John Paden, authored a biography, ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of leadership in Nigeria’, where he dismissed speculations that Tinubu, influenced the emergence of Osinbajo as Buhari’s running mate, but contended that Buhari,…

🎶🎶🎵Ogunbade ti joba eee, Mosiudi ti joba aaa, Agbejoye ti joba eee, Ewuga oye ti gori oye eee. Ogunbade ti joba, oro Ogere ti dayo.🎶🎼🎼🎼. Culled from Apepe Melody by Chief Nasiru Taiwo Omodugbe. 38 good years just like yesterday when the Apepe song occupied the air to welcome the ascending to the throne of the current Ologere of Ogere, Oba Oladele Moshood Ogunbade, Agbejoye II of Gbenlokun Compound, Ogere Remo. Upon the ascending to the great beyond (Oba o ku, Oba wo Aja) of Oba Babington Asaye, Legunsen II, the then Ologore of Ogere, the throne was zoned to Agbejoye…