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By Femi Falana Comrades, friends, fellow compatriots, Ladies and Gentlemen, we are here to celebrate one of our very best; one of the best our continent can offer not just in terms of academic achievements and intellectualism, but also in clear-headed and consistent political activism and revolutionary practice. Professor Omotoye Olorode is not just an example in selflessness and sacrifice for the liberation of Nigeria and Africa, but also a study in humility and mentorship of generations. He i...

“Truly, she got a federal government appointment as the Chairman of the Governing Board of Adeyemi College of Education but there are other underlying factors. She is Rauf Aregbesola’s ally and very loyal to him. This almost cost her life when Adeleke died. “She is being treated more like a figurehead in the cabinet and needs to quit. She got an offer and decided to leave the government. Amidst all the crisis between Aregbesola and Oyetola, she remained loyal to Aregbe,” a source said. ...

The Kaduna State University, KASU, has denied the widespread reports of increasing its tuition fees. Reports had it that KASU increased tuition fees from N26,000 to N150,000 for students in the Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences. It was also reported that the institution increased tuition fees in the Faculty of Medicine to N300,000 as against N24,000 while non-indigenes will pay N500,000 Reacting, KASU Public Relations Officer, Adamu Nuhu Bargo, described the report as false. Bargo...

Olumide Lawal As stated in the scripture, “Tell the righteous, it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruits of their deeds”. On April 23, 2017, the eagle flew home in a blaze of glory and the world, literarily stood still. Four years after his glorious transition, Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke’s spirit continues to enjoy peace of the Almighty God, the unfailing and unalloyed loyalty of his well-wishers. His dreams and aspiration of selfless service to humanity rema...

On This Day: What happened on 23 April? We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today. Every day is worth remembering. Here’s a look at what happened on this day, 23 April, throughout history. We remember the news, events, and people that influenced the course of history forever. 1990 | Namibia becomes a member of the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Nations. 1997 | The Potchefstroom Magistrates Court charged Eugène Terre...

Evergreen Isiaka Adeleke: Four Years After, By Olumide Lawal His ideology of others first, self last, should continue to be sustained by all and sundry. ADVERTISEMENT We all salute your life of simplicity and kindness. A life of live-and-let-others-live, as a promoter of life more abundant for all. His Excellency, Isiaka Adeleke was an enigma who transited at God’s own appointment time, though we would have loved to have him with us for many more years. As stated in the scripture, “tell th...

Evergreen Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke: Four years with God Almighty By As stated in the scripture, “tell the righteous, it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruits of their deeds”. On April 23, 2017, the eagle flew home in a blaze of glory and the world, literarily stood still. Four years after his glorious transition, Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke’s spirit continues to enjoy peace of the Almighty God, the unfailing and unalloyed loyalty of his well-wishers. His dreams and as...

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Olumide Lawal The first Governor of Osun State, late Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, never throughout his political life used coercive force to realise his desires among his followers. Rather, he refined power and made it pleasant and motivational. His priority was collective goal achievement, instead of appropriating success in his various political offices to himself. Senator Adeleke made power, user-friendly and endearing. The Asiwaju of Edeland, applied resources meaningfully and impactfully for t...