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Oyetola celebrates Yusuf Olaolu Alli on birthday anniversary

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Governor of the State of Osun Adegboyega Oyetola has felicitated an erudite lawyer and Chairman, Governing Council of the State University, UNIOSUN, Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Alli, SAN, as he marked his birthday Tuesday 7th September, 2021. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, the governor described Alli as an accomplished legal practitioner whose career is dotted by numerous achievements and accomplishments. He added that his virtues in and outside the judiciary are commendable and worthy of emulation. Oyetola said as Chairman, Governing Council of Osun State…

Meet Nigerian Silent Billionaire, Abdullahi Bashir Haske

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Nigerians are, at the end of the day, a very perplexing group of people. On the one hand, are very wealthy people who are unrestrained in their desire to show the world their endless resources. On the other hand are folks who are just as wealthy but prefer to hide among the common people. Abdullahi Bashir Haske is one of the latter, although his attempts to keep a low profile have not been half as successful as his brilliant business methods and moves. For those who have not had the…

WHY DID ‘EXPENSIVE’ BACK THE ENTRANCE? By Festus Adedayo

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With a feeling of revulsion and melancholy, the people of Akure, Ondo State, looked forward to marking the date, August 16, 2021. Thirty eight years before then, specifically on that day in 1983, the crème de la crème of the city had been murdered in cold blood in the federal elections of that year. Chief Robert Agbayewa, National Party of Nigeria (NPN) chairman; Babatunde Agunbiade, Majority Leader, Ondo House of Assembly; Olaiya Fagbamigbe, renowned publisher and member of the National Assembly, were all literally barbecued in daylight inferno due to…

CELEBRATING UI’s PACESETTING REGISTRAR @ 70: CHIEF MOJI LADIPO, FNIM,mni

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Chief Mojisola Olusola Ladipo (nee Thomas), first female Registrar of the University of Ibadan and in Nigeria, Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), outstanding Member of the Association of University Administrators (AUA), United Kingdom, worthy alumna, University of Ibadan (UI), Lagos Business School (LBS) and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), gifted administrator, exceptional mentor, kind boss, accommodating leader and quintessential family woman. This characterization is even a pale reflection of one of the people who contributed in various ways to making UI a global…

8 Important Things To Know About New IGP Usman Alkali Baba

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DIG Usman Alkali Baba has been appointed by President Buhari as the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) with immediate effect. The Yobe born Police chief has held several strategic positions in the past.   Here are few things to know about the acting IGP: Usman Alkali was born on 1st March, 1963. He hails from Geidam in Yobe State and has had meritorious years in the force. He has also served in various capacities such as DIG Force CID and was also the Force Secretary at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.…

Dr. Ohiare Sanusi: Bridging the gulf in Leadership By Abdullahi Haruna

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It’s not everyday one comes across very enterprising and transformational leaders in Nigeria who belong in the youth demography occupying strategic positions especially within the political space. By some strange designs or arrangements, the youths are perpetually positioned to play the role of assistants or support staff that do the legwork and handle critical assignments on behalf of their principals. The opportunity to have them steer the ship as frontline players rarely presents itself. This is perhaps the Achilles heel confronting the youths in Nigeria. The fact remains that in…

BIOGRAPHY OF A GREAT LEADER OF OUR TIME, THE GREAT BRIDGE BUILDER! ASIWAJU BOLA ADEKUNLE AHMED TINUBU (JAGABAN OF BORGU) BY; COMRADE LUKMAN OLUKAYODE AHMED

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Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu was born in Lagos on March 29,1952. He attended Richard Daley College, Chicago Illinois, where he earned himself a place in the honors list of the College. Earlier, he attended St John’s Primary School, Aroloya and Children’s Home School, Ibadan for his elementary education. He subsequently proceeded to the Chicago State University, Illinois where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting and Management). During his undergraduate years, he was honored with the Outstanding Student’s Award, The University Scholar’s Award and the Certificate of…

Garba @56: A Golden Toast For Kano’s Chief Image Maker By Abba Dukawa

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Despite the convulsion threatening the survival of the contemporary society, one can still boast of great men, though few, who stand tall in the society. Men who write their names in gold while others write theirs in charcoal. In the heart of thousands of people, they can never be forgotten. The names and good deeds of such men will always shine like stars. Such individuals of unique characters are celebrated everywhere, an action which encourages them to reach their peak, thereby serving as an impetus to younger generation. Giants strides…

Kwara Gov celebrates quintessential statesman LAK Jimoh at 80

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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated elder statesman and historian, Alhaji L’Aziz Jimoh on his 80th birthday anniversary. “On behalf of the government and people of Kwara State, I felicitate with the great historian, prolific author, and statesman Alhaji LAK Jimoh on the occasion of his 80th birthday anniversary. A top Otoge champion, Alhaji LAK Jimoh is no doubt a leading voice in our people’s longstanding struggle for a new order that recognises their right to human dignity and impactful development,” the Governor said in a statement by his…

Meet hijab-wearing Political Activist,Aisha Yesufu

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Who is Aisha Yesufu? Aisha Yesufu is a Nigerian social and political activist who came to prominence for her role in speaking up for the abducted Chibok schoolgirls in 2014. Aisha Yesufu was the co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girl (BBOG) campaign that tirelessly held protests demanding for the rescue of the 276 schoolgirls kidnapped by terrorists in Chibok. Full data profile of Aisha Yesufu Full name: Aisha Yesufu Age: 46 Birthday: December 1974 Height: 5″10 Alma mater: Bayero University, Kano State of origin: Edo State State of residence:…