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By Abiodun KOMOLAFE  “Salus populi suprema lex esto” – Cicero. The commissioning of The Wole Olanipekun Senate Building at the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), Ikere, Ekiti State, last Thursday, has again testified to the power of visionary leadership and the boundless potential of human generosity. In a world where the pursuit of knowledge is often overshadowed by the pursuit of power and wealth, Wole Olanipekun’s commitment to the ‘civilizing mission’ of education is a breath of fresh air. This iconic Senate Building stands as a beacon of hope and an illuminating path to a brighter future for generations of students, scholars and leaders. The Wole Olanipekun Senate Building is the latest addition to the legal luminary’s benevolent social interventions. As Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Ibadan (2009-2013), he oversaw the expansion of the institution to Ajibode, easing congestion on the main camp...

  By Bolarinwa Kabir  The Osun State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved December 2024 as the implementation date for the new minimum wage of N75,554 earlier approved, with a payment of 1 month arrears to the state public servants.  In addition, the sum of #25,000 has been approved across board for the pensioners in Osun State.  The signing of the implementation of the minimum wage has just been completed by the combined team of the state government and the state labor leaders. The Minimum wage table to this effect is now available. Recall that, Kolapo Alimi, the commissioner for Information announced the New minimum wage last week which was promised to take immediate effect.

  By Bolarinwa Kabir  Member representing Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency, Hon. (Dr.) Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, has chaired the investigative session of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education. The robust committee meeting, which took place at the House of Representatives Complex on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, had in attendance provosts and members of management staff of various federal government-owned polytechnics in the southeastern part of Nigeria.  In his remarks, Hon. Adepoju said that the committee was committed to the growth and development of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, charging the leadership of various educational institutions to be open to the committee to resolve whatever challenges they might be facing in their academic environment.  "As a committee, we want to reiterate that we are a body saddled with the responsibility of providing solutions to various contingencies you...

  By Bolarinwa Kabir President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jamiu Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters. Abiola is one of the children of the winner of the 1993 presidential election annulled by General Ibrahim Babangida, the late Chief Moshood Abiola. He was formerly appointed the Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties in the Office of the Vice-President. In a statement on Wednesday by Director, Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, Abiola’s appointment was effective from November 14, 2024. Imohiosen stated that, his appointment was in line with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008, as amended. He said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the appointment of Jamiu Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign ...

  Yahaya Bello visit to EFCC office in September   By Bolarinwa Kabir Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State has, again, honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over alleged misappropriation of funds. Yahaya Bello went to the office with his lawyers on Tuesday morning (today) following the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed states’ case on the constitutionality of the anti-graft agency. The former governor drove himself in a black Hilux to the EFCC office with his lawyers. At the last hearing on November 14, the EFCC had sought for adjournment till November 27 in the fresh case it instituted against Bello, saying that the 30 days window was still running for the summons earlier issued. Details later... Credit: Vanguard

  The Young Medical Laboratory Scientists Forum (YMLSF), FCT Branch, led by its Chairman,  MLS. Stephanie Omoarebun and the   Minister for Youth Development, Hon. Ayodele Olawande Wisdom. By Bolarinwa Kabir The Young Medical Laboratory Scientists Forum (YMLSF), FCT Branch, led by its Chairman, MLS. Stephanie Omoarebun , recently paid a landmark courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister for Youth Development, Hon. Ayodele Olawande Wisdom. In a letter signed by the branch General Secretary, MLS Chukwu Charles Ebubechukwu and received by adekkatv correspondence in Federal Capital territory, the visit emphasize on making policies to bring impact on the youth, it goes thus; "The visit was held at the Minister's office which represents a strategic step towards fostering impactful collaboration to advance youth development, professional excellence, and national transformation.   KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DISCUSSION The visit focused on addressing critical issues affecting...

  ESV Dr Olusegun Omisore   By Bolarinwa Kabir The Congratulatory letter signed by Mrs. Abiodun Margaret Omisore, the assistant Director, Medical Laboratory Services in UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, Osogbo and the wife of the celebrant which was received by adekka TV correspondence in Osogbo, the Osun State Capital, ESV Olusegun is a hardworking Man whose commitment and hard work pay off. The letter goes thus; "Dear ESV Dr Olusegun Omisore, I'm beyond proud to celebrate your outstanding achievement! Your honorary doctorate award in Estate Management at the Wesley University Ondo, Ondo State is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and passion. "Your commitment to excellence as the Director of land use and allocation of the Ministry of lands and physical planning, Osogbo, Osun State is truly inspiring. " Here's to many more accomplishments! I'm honoured to be your life partner. Celebrant with members of Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Niger...

  By Abiodun KOMOLAFE There has been another addition to President Bola Tinubu’s media team. The president has also restructured his media team in a bid to “enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery.” Thanks be to God! Well, we are not here to look into the costs and benefits of this new addition at a time when Nigerians are clamouring for a review of the cost of the machinery of the government and the implementation of the Oronsaye Report on the cost of governance. Our focus is on the strategic relationship between government and citizens, as explored in ‘Media, democracy and the public interest’. Politics, as Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci noted, involves shifting the territory of discourse to advance one’s project. In a democratic setup, the government employs this principle – shifting the territory of discourse – to present its stance and persuade the public. Therefore, it is our considered opinion that, in a very difficult economic dysfunction, Ti...

  By Bolarinwa Kabir  The Local Government Election in Oyo State took place on Saturday April 27, 2024. This is about 7 months ago. It resonated through out the length and breath of Nigeria as a well conducted Election as it followed the laid down rules and regulations in the procedures of the Nigerian Constitution of 1999 and it's amendments by the NASS unlike the Local Government Elections being done in some other States in recent times because of the Autonomy of Local Government Funding by the Federal Government. The Chairman of Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, Aare, Isiaka Abiola Olagunju (SAN) and his Commissioners who worked tiredlessly to ensure that the Election followed the Laws of the Nigeria Constitution with a good service delivery. However, it is very unfortunate that many of the ad hoc staff that participated in the conduct of the Election were yet to be paid their STIPEND after several months.  The Chairmen and Councillors elected during the ele...

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Photo Credit: Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Tel - Aviv, Israel By Bolarinwa Kabir  Nigeria, my country, your country, our country. It is no more news that the inflation in Nigeria is bitting harder, masses are now at the receiving end, there is no more middle class, it is either you are rich or poor, the poverty in the country is getting higher as the rich are becoming poor, poor becoming poorer. The Government should try as much as possible to curb this situation, most of the current challenges is as a result of government policies, devaluation of Naira and subsidy removal on petrol. The Government should try as much as possible to open land border for easy flowing of products from neighboring countries to bring about crashes in price of consumables, health care should be well taken care of, there is need to have good and accessible health care for the masses at subsidize rate, majority of people with Nigeria health Insurance Authority (NHIA) still use their money to...