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"I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery." - Thomas Jefferson by Remi Oyeyemi Jan 21, 2021 I have just read the text of a speech delivered by the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Seyi Makinde, threatening the Yorùbá sons and daughters in Ibarapa area of the Pacesetter State, who are trying to protect their families from the murdering Fulani herdsmen. He is asking the Ibarapa sons and daughters, in the mode of that sentry of misery, Femi Adesina, that they give up their freedom an...

Vanguard News Translate The relevance of January 14 in Oyo (4) On By Eric Teniola THE late Ataoja of Oshogbo, Oba Iyiola Oyewale Matanmi, who was crowned on July 7, 1976 and died in August 2010, ruled for 34 years. It was during his reign that Osogbo was made the Capital of Osun State. Alhaji Muhammadu Dikko (1885-1904) was the ninth Emir of Katsina between 1906-1944. He ruled for 38 years. He was succeeded by his son, Alhaji Usman Nagogo (1905-1981) who also ruled for 37 y...

Nigerian professor narrates bitter experience with COVID-19 Unlike some professors who have succumbed to the virus, Mr Raji is alive to narrate the ordeal he went through in the hands of COVID-19 4 min read A professor of English Language at the University of Ibadan (UI) has narrated how he battled with the deadly coronavirus. The professor, Remi Raji, a poet and former president of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), explained that he noticed the symptoms of the virus on...

Advertisement Justice Sunday Akinola Akintan, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, is a man of great accomplishments in his calling and other areas of life, which have earned him fame and recognition worldwide. However, despite his extensive national and international exposure, he has remained inseparable from his local community of origin, Idanre in Ondo State. His closeness to the community and passion to impact the people has endured all the way from his humble beginnings to th...

Views: Visits 59 Justice Sunday Akinola Akintan, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, is a man of great accomplishments in his calling and other areas of life, which have earned him fame and recognition worldwide. However, despite his extensive national and international exposure, he has remained inseparable from his local community of origin, Idanre in Ondo State. His closeness to the community and passion to impact the people has endured all the way from his humble begi...

Kwara win as NPFL resumes after nine-month break ’Tosin Oluwalowo The Nigeria Professional Football League returned to action for the first time after a nine-month break with matches in six venues across the country. The league had been on break after the 2019/20 season was suspended in March and subsequently cancelled in August following the outbreak of COVID-19. Kwara United recorded the week’s only away victory, defeating last season’s league leaders, Plateau United, 2-0 at the New Jos...

Fatokun, Ohanu inspire Kwara United to famous win in Jos On Kindly Share This Story: Two second-half goals were all visiting Kwara United required to secure maximum points against a lacklustre Plateau team in Jos. In spite of near-perfect ball possession by the home team, it was the visitors that exhibited good composure and resilience in converting chances to inflict defeat on Plateau United. Kwara keeper, Abdulateef Ishola point-blank saves gingered the Afonja Warriors to pick the points on ...

ON THE GO Many Nigerians ‘unaware’ they can demand accountability from their reps Yemi Adamolekun, executive director of Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, says many Nigerians haven’t realised that they can contact their representatives in the national assembly, let alone demand accountability. Advertisement Adamolekun... Lawan: Drug abuse has become a hazard we can’t ignore Senate President Ahmad Lawan says there is a need to improve on the fight against drug abuse in N...

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III The drums will roll out on Thursday January 14 on the golden anniversary of the coronation of the Alaafin of Oyo, Iku Baba Yeye, Igba Keji Orisa, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III (82). I am sure the Iya Ilu- the traditional drum and the Shekere will be sounded on that day. If his empire has not disintegrated, there will be celebrations on that day in Awe, Moniya, Igboho, Iponri, Fiditi, Ayete, Ado Awoye, Jabele, Shaki, Shapetin, Ikoyi, Ede, Ejig...

Be patient, goodies will come, Makinde tells angry Oyo PDP members Be patient, goodies will come, Makinde tells angry Oyo PDP members Share Just over 48 hours after the report of the Dr Saka Balogun-led reconciliation committee got into the public space, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called for patience from leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that are still angry that they are yet to get the goodies they expect from him and his government. The final report of th...