Beyond Eloquence: Why Agboworin Remains Beloved By His People, by Mayowa Okekale
Practically speaking, where eloquence is often mistaken for intelligence, it is very interesting to see leaders like Agboworin, who have proven that true greatness goes beyond mere rhetoric. Despite the misconception that eloquence is the ultimate measure of a leader’s worth, Agboworin’s enduring popularity among his constituents is a testament to the fact that substance…
CALDEV organizes charity walk to raise funds, support for Orphanages in Osun state
A non-govermental organisation, The Children of Africa Leadership and Values Development Initiative (CALDEV) engaged in a charity walk on Saturday with the aim of gathering monetary support for Orphanages in the state. The Non-profit Initiative was founded in 2015 by the current member of the National Assembly, representing Ede North,Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal…
Obasanjo Lauds Adeleke over Opposition’s Attempts to Thwart Airport Project
Former President Olusegun Obasanjọ has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for his maturity with which he handled the shenanigans of the opposition designed to frustrate the planned establishment of Osun State International Airport to be located in Akoda, Ede. The elder statesman gave the commendation while receiving Governor Adeleke at his hilltop Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun…
Oba Prof. Adekunle Adeogun Felicitates with Newly Installed Alaafin of Oyo
The Eburu of Ibaland, Pro-Chancellor, and Chairman of the Governing Council of Atiba University, Oyo, Oba Prof. Adekunle Adeogun Okunoye, has felicitated with the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, His Royal Highness, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owode. In a congratulatory message personally signed by Oba Okunoye, he prayed for the spirit of Alaafin Sango, known for…
Israel approves Gaza ceasefire deal
Israel’s cabinet voted to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal on Saturday, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, ending days of uncertainty about whether the truce would go into effect this weekend. The ceasefire, set to begin Sunday, would halt fighting and bombardment in Gaza’s deadliest-ever war. It would also enable…
Gaza truce set to begin Sunday
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip will take effect at 0630 GMT on Sunday morning, Qatar, which helped mediate the deal, said on Saturday. “As coordinated by the parties to the agreement and the mediators, the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will begin at 8:30 am on Sunday, January 19, local…
Russian strike kills four, injures 10 in Ukraine
A Russian strike killed four people in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, city officials said on Saturday, in what the country’s foreign minister called a “heinous” attack with ballistic missiles. At least three more were wounded, while a separate overnight strike on the southern city of Zaporizhzhia wounded 10, the regional governor said. Kyiv is frequently…
Arrested Boko Haram Suspects: Governor Adeleke Commends Security Operatives, Assures Safety of Residents
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commended the personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS), on the successful operation, that led to the arrest of 10 suspected members of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Ilesa, Osun State. Governor Adeleke hailed the alertness of security operatives, to eliminate…
Loneliness increases heart disease, stroke, diabetes risk — Study
New research published in Nature Human Behaviour suggests that strong social connections may boost the immune system and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Researchers from the UK and China analyzed blood samples from over 42,000 adults and found that individuals with stronger social relationships exhibited distinct…
Sudan conflict worsens, poses greater danger to civilians – UN
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed alarm over the escalating violence in Sudan, warning that the conflict is taking an “even more dangerous turn for civilians.” Türk issued the warning in a statement on Friday, highlighting reports of ethnically targeted killings in Al Jazirah state, southeast Sudan, and an imminent battle…
