Yemi Farounbi
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A former Nigerian Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr Yemi Farounbi, yesterday, said that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State must wake up for it to win elections in the future.
29 Sep
Nigeria’s former Ambassador to The Philippines, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, believes that the country is suffering the consequences of the 'Emilokan' ideology. Farounbi added that Nigerians are now lamenting their decision to embrace the Emilokan ideology as they realize that hunger does not have tribal marks. 'Emilokan,' a Yoruba word meaning 'it is my turn' in…
24 Mar
Before 2007, the Ibadan media space, particularly the radio arm, was dominated by the government-owned stations such as Oluyole and Premier FM. Oluyole FM was known as Radio O.Y.O. 2 until 2009...
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The Old Students Association of Pacelli School (OSAPS) on Saturday, December 14, 2024, organized a reunion and fundraising event to support the institution. OSAPS said in a statement that the event underscores the critical role of community engagement in supporting specialized educational institutions. "We are committed to giving back to the institution that has done…
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Global superstar Beyoncé has written her name in the history books again as the most certified female artist by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The music icon earned this title after a fresh batch of her songs received certifications, pushing her total to one hundred and there. READ ALSO: Tyla breaks Beyoncé’s Spotify…
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Ghana's Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected two bids to overturn a contested piece of legislation severely curtailing LGBTQ rights which was adopted by MPs earlier this year.
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Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong has sent warm felicitations to former President Muhammadu Buhari on his 82nd birthday. Senator Lalong described Buhari as a statesman and patriotic leader who has done so much for the unity, peace and development of Nigeria. He recalled “the great…
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Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria (UNN), Prof Polycarp Chigbu has blamed illegal connections and theft as causes of poor electricity supply in the institution. He stated that his administration which came on board four months ago had been met with power rationing, stressing however, that the crisis was being resolved with the…
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London's Heathrow airport on Wednesday unveiled plans to invest £2.3 billion ($2.9 billion) over the next two years to upgrade Europe's busiest airport.
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Miss Amanda Amaeshi, an award-winning activist and campaigner, has been named My Life My Say’s ‘Changemaker of the Year’ for 2024. Amaeshi, a final-year LLB Law student at University College London (UCL), has consistently used her voice to influence policy and advocate for social justice. A statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria…
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Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the dissolution of the board and management of the Ondo State Radiovision Corporation (OSRC). The board and manangement was led by Mr Kunle Adebayo, the Director General (DG)/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the station. Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, made this known in…
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Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has expressed his administration’s determination to promote sesame and livestock exports. This is contained in a statement by Buni’s Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, in Damaturu on Wednesday. Buni stated this when the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Nigeria, Ms Elsie…