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Police Shoot Teenage Girl Dead

Sadly, a teenage girl was fatally shot by the Police in Columbus, Officials Say. The police in Ohio, who released body camera footage, said the girl...

Breaking: Over 200 Schoolchildren Allegedly Kidnapped In Niger State

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Ijede political tension, one shot dead, others injured

Ijede political tension, one shot dead, others injured. By Ifeoma Ikem The political tension in the Ijede, Ikorodu area of the Lagos state moved...

OSINBAJO TO FLAG-OFF OGUN DIGITAL ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROJECT, THURSDAY

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OSINBAJO TO FLAG-OFF OGUN DIGITAL ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROJECT, THURSDAY

OSINBAJO TO FLAG-OFF OGUN DIGITAL ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROJECT, THURSDAY. Barring any last-minute change in plans, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Thursday join Ogun State Governor,...

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NGIJ Sets to Hold 2-Day Investigative Journalism Seminar

NGIJ Sets to Hold 2-Day Investigative Journalism Seminar. The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalism (NGIJ) has concluded plans to host its maiden Investigative Journalism seminar...

Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has mourned the death of the spokesperson of the Pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, describing his death as "painful". Odumakin was reported to have died in a Lagos hospital on Saturday morning. But Abiodun, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, declared that the southwest has lost a courageous human rights activist and fearless public commentator. The governor noted that Odumakin, while alive, championed the cause of the southwest and promote the ideals of the late sage and Premier of the defunct Western Region, Obafemi Awolowo, which were held dear by the Afenifere. Abiodun, who said the late journalist would be remembered for his timely response to national issues, particularly, ones that affected the southwest, added that Odumakin lived a good life and fought a good fight. "For those of us who have followed Odumakin's trajectory in journalism and activism, he lived a good life and fought doggedly to defend the defenceless. He and his wife were always at the forefront to protest against oppressive government policies. "As the spokesperson of the Afenifere, he discharged his duties diligently and defended the cause of the southwest passionately. He never hid his passion for the Yoruba people and was never timid to speak against any policy that would affect the generality of the nation. "Though, the activist has gone to the join his Maker, his humane and altruistic activities while on Earth will remain indelible in our hearts. "I commiserate with his immediate family, especially his wife and 'Siamese twins', Joey Odumakin, the Afenifere and indeed, the southwest. I pray that his soul finds comfort in the bosom of the Almighty God. We shall all miss Odumakin. Goodnight, Yinka!", the statement concluded.

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Yinka Odumakin: the storm is over! By Abiodun KOMOLAFE

Yinka Odumakin: the storm is over! By Abiodun KOMOLAFE. ‘Abiodun, stop crying; the storm is over!’ Those were the exact words of Peter Oluyinka Odumakin to me at Saint James’ Anglican Church, Aramoko-Ekiti in Ekiti State, on November...

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Comrade Adelana urges youths to shun thuggery, cultism

Comrade Adelana urges youths to shun thuggery, cultism By Ifeoma Ikem Comrade Adesegun Adelana (Aluta), the deputy state coordinator of the Youth Democratic Party of...

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BLOWN OUT LIKE A CANDLE IN THE WIND: A TRIBUTE TO INNOCENT CHUKWUMA

BLOWN OUT LIKE A CANDLE IN THE WIND: A TRIBUTE TO INNOCENT CHUKWUMA The death of Innocent Chukwuma hit the airwaves early on...

Indigenes Cry Out In Fear As Gunmen Attack Another Police HQ In Imo

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Indigenes Cry Out In Fear As Gunmen Attack Another Police HQ In Imo

Indigenes Cry Out In Fear As Gunmen Attack Another Police HQ In Imo. All is not well in Imo State as gunmen attacked another police...

IGP USMAN ALKALI BABA ASSUMES DUTY AS THE NEW INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE

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IGP USMAN ALKALI BABA ASSUMES DUTY AS THE NEW INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE

IGP USMAN ALKALI BABA ASSUMES DUTY AS THE NEW INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE. · AS FORMER IGP MOHAMMED ADAMU RETIRES FROM SERVICE The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman...

According to an American lawyer and politician, who served as the 30th president of the United States from 1923 to 1929; Calvin Coolidge, said ‘no person was ever honoured for what he received but honour has been reward for what he gave.’ All over the world, conferment of chieftaincy titles on deserving personalities is a way of expressing gratitude for impactful gestures of individuals that have through their magnanimity and benevolence benefited the awarding community whereby gratefulness of the people is bestowed on the beneficiaries of such titles in recognition of their irrefutable impacts with anticipation of continued purposeful living to further enhance the lots of the title awarding community. Invariably, for conferment of chieftaincy to be worth the while, there must be convincing evidence of the presence and stupendous proofs of positive influence of title beneficiary widely felt and appreciated by the members of the title awarding community, otherwise, such titles become a scam. The above depicts is the current trend in the award of Chieftaincy titles by the exalted throne in Ibadanland, Oyo State of Nigeria. Chieftaincy titles come in different worths and diverse values. Some may be taken for granted while others must worth the status. The title "Agba Oye", which refers to "High Chief", is supposed to be preserved for an individual of perpetual influence who has grown through the ranks relentlessly providing shoulders for others to learn on and bringing widespread soccur to all and sundry remaining unwavering and unflinching in his positive impacts on the community over time without being found wanting over a reasonable length of time. The Late Chief Harry Ayoade Akande, the immediate past Agba-Oye of Ibadanland, was known for enormous wealth. He lived in extreme affluence with a record of being rated one of the richest black men ever lived but never had any conspicuous impact on the community that awarded him with one of the most revered titles of the land. As they say, once bitten, twice shy. If the most prestigious title of Ibadanland was given in error in the past, caution ought to be taken to avert the repeat of such a gaffe. A deserving personality for the esteemed title of Agba Oye of any community ought to be a man with a household name in the community with convincing impact and evidence of kind gesture is felt and acknowledged by all and sundry in the community. Late Mufutau Ajadi Lanihun of blessed memory was never a big title holder but his name resonated with philanthropy, care for the downtrodden and peerless love for Ibadanland. Such is the worth of an individual deserving of a respected title in Ibadanland. Curiously, the recent installation of Engr. Kola Karim as the new Agba Oye of Ibadanland leaves some questions unanswered - Who is Kola Karim in the social, religious, communal and philanthropic spheres of Ibadanland? What has been his credence in the Ibadan traditional council, his contributions to societal development of Ibadan city, his evidence of impactful living among the downtrodden not to talk of ingenious associations, the Olubadan palace itself and the central council of Ibadan Indigenes? The Ibadanland ought to have outgrown 'titles for sale syndrome' whereby only the highest bidder takes the weighty honour of the land. This makes titles become cash and carry. Conversly, the award of the revered title of Agba-Oye of Ibadanland puts the beneficiary of the title under spotlight to prove his worth as deserving of the title, otherwise the title is considered awarded in error. Consequently, in order to redress the hideous trend, all concerned stakeholders and prominent sons and daughters of Ibadanland must be involved in the selection process of whoever is deserving of titles from the exalted throne of Olubadan since title holders are not only subjects to the Kabiyesi but also have the sanctity of Ibadanland to preserve and the interests of all and sundry in Ibadan to protect. _*Aare Wole Arisekola writes from Ibadan.*

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Opinion: IBADAN, Honour to the undeserving By Wole Arisekola

Opinion: IBADAN, Honour to the undeserving By Wole Arisekola. According to an American lawyer and politician, who served as the 30th president of the United States...

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OSINBAJO TO FLAG-OFF OGUN DIGITAL ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROJECT, THURSDAY

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Yinka Odumakin: the storm is over! By Abiodun KOMOLAFE

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