Kehinde Olusegun

Gambia: President Barrow suspends foreign trips for govt officials to reduce public spending

Gambia’s President, Adama Barrow has suspended all foreign travel by officials, including himself, to reduce public spending. A government spokesman made the announcement on Saturday. According to AFP, Barrow signed an executive order “suspending all overseas travels by the president, the vice-president, cabinet ministers, senior government officials, civil servants and employees across all government institutions…

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Niger’s junta warns against military intervention, vows return to civilian rule within 3 years

Almost a month after generals deposed Niger’s elected president, the political crisis hasn’t been resolved. The Coup leader and head of the ruling National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) addressed the nation on Saturday and warned regional countries of any military intervention. On Friday, the ECOWAS commissioner for peace and security, Abdel-Fatau…

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Adeleke urges Oluwo, traditionalists to embrace peace, warns against religious conflicts

The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has warned against religious conflict and confrontations in the state, affirming that all adherents of various religions should operate peacefully. This was contained in a release signed by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Sunday. Responding to the altercation between the Oluwo of Iwoland and…

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Osun economy to be improved through cooperation of local, foreign investors – SA

Osun State Government is set to draw the global community to the state through a solid policy framework that creates opportunities for foreign direct investments and partnerships. The Initiative is meant to propel the state to an industrial hub from its agrarian nature. The Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Global Investments and Partnerships,…

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Modern-day parenting pressures are making children less developed well-rounded, study reveals

In today’s society, children are given less time to play independently and assess risk for themselves The ‘Outnumbered’ panel discussed the alarming incident and the need for greater ‘accountability’ as concerns continue to swirl surrounding youth crime. The expectations of modern day parenting are putting pressure and expectations on parents, which is limiting opportunities for…

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