The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), has called on government to return public schools to their original owners to allow stakeholders, including alumni associations, contribute fully towards the development of the institutions. Ogunwusi made the call on Saturday, during the inauguration of projects worth N50 million at the St. John Grammar School, Ile-Ife, in Osun. The projects were executed by members of the St. John Old Boy’s Association (SJOBA). He decried the level of decay in the country’s school system and lamented that founders of the schools, which were mostly Churches and clergymen, left great structures which…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps said it has deployed 1,500 personnel to enforce restriction of movement and other electoral laws during the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State. The agency said the team is headed by the Zonal Commanding Officer RS11HQ Osogbo, Assistant Corps Marshal Godwin Ogagaoghene and assisted by the ACM in charge of Federal Operations, Hyginus Omeje, Sector Commander Ondo State, Corps Commander A. Hassan and others. A statement in Abuja on Saturday, by the Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, disclosed that the Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, equally approved 35 vehicles, including tow trucks, ambulances…
With just a week to the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State, some members of the African Democratic Congress have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state. The defectors, who were led by the state chairperson of the ADC, Tokunbo Adetoro, were received to the APC by the party chairman, Ade Adetimehin, on Saturday, at the party secretariat, in Akure, the state capital. The defectors promised to work with the APC to ensure that the candidate of the party, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, win the forthcoming governorship poll. Welcoming the defectors to the APC, Adetimehin commended them…
The Presidency has continued to defend the recent hike in petrol prices, as spokesman Garba Shehu on Friday questioned how many Nigerians benefit from low fuel charges. The Buhari administration earlier this year put in motion plans to cut out fuel subsidy and deregulate the petroleum downstream sector. Since then, prices of petrol have fallen, in line with a dip in international demand attributed to the coronavirus pandemic. However, in September, the price of petrol went up, sparking outrage among many Nigerians. Many have blamed the government for allowing the prices to rise even as many Nigerians are still dealing…
GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, weekend, pledged to support youths who have novel ideas and initiatives that could add value to the society and meaningfully engage them in the interest of the state. The governor, spoke through his Special Assistant on Youth and Sports, Mr. Kazeem Bolarinwa, while commissioning a youth-driven enterprise, Votal Global Capital, which kick-started operation in the state. Bolarinwa, who commended the company for choosing to launch and operate in the state, charged other youths who have worthy initiatives and ideas that would add value to the state, especially youths to bring such forward for necessary…
Three journalists who work at the White House tested positive to Covid-19 on Friday, a series of memos from the White House Correspondents Association has revealed. Since President Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus, the outbreak of the virus at the White House has left members of the media scrambling and self-isolating. The outbreak has equally led to widespread concern among White House reporters about who was exposed. The correspondents association, in an email to members Friday night added: “Given these positive cases, the president’s diagnosis and positive cases among other members of the White House staff, a number…
Prophet T.B Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, has reacted to the COVID-19 status of President Donald Trump of the United States of America. Prophet Joshua recalled his warning to the American leader four years ago when he was elected as President and added that he was praying for Trump, The prophet wrote on Facebook, “Four years ago on November 6th 2016 – just before the election of US President Donald Trump, [I] gave a warning to the new President.” Recalling the warning, he said, “I want to share with you what I saw 10 days ago.…
The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has promised that Ore, a commercial town in Odigbo Local Government Area of the State to a fully industrial town before 2024. Speaking on Friday when he visited Odigbo LGA, Akeredolu said, “my second term shall be a blessing to the younger generation. “By the grace of God, we have just started. We started with the Ore Redemption Bridge because we needed to ensure safety before hitting the ground fully. “I am a believer in God. I am saying again, that by the grace of God, Ore will be turned to a…
Barcelona sporting director Ramon Planes denied the LaLiga giants have held talks with Manchester United regarding Ousmane Dembele. Dembele has emerged as an alternative to Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho United, who are desperate to bolster their squad before the transfer window shuts. United have been linked with a loan deal, while Red Devils star Paul Pogba has reportedly tried to convince his France team-mate to move to Old Trafford. “First of all, no negotiations with Man United at the moment, completely deny that,” said Planes. “He’s a player we count on, we know his potential. We hope this year…
The Lagos State Government on Saturday announced “a major pipeline leakage” in the metropolis. The affected facility is a Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) pipeline at Abule-Soba. A statement by Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information, confirmed the incident. He said the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) officials were at the scene. “The agency and other first responders remain on high alert. The NNPC has been informed of the incident”, he noted. Omotoso advised residents in and around the area to be cautious. He said this would prevent explosions as experts handle the situation DAILY POST