The University of Ilesa (UNILESA), Osun State, has outlined its strategic goals for 2025, as revealed by Vice Chancellor Professor Taiwo Olufemi Asaolu during an interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Session organized by the university.Professor Asaolu announced plans to introduce new academic programmes, including Medicine and Surgery, Early Childhood Care Education, Special Education, French Language, Yoruba Language,…
By Nnanke Harry Willie As the golden rays of his 60th birthday dawned, Mele Kolo Kyari is standing tall on a constellation of stellar achievements. He hit the Biblical three scores on a bull’s eye with news of long dead, abiku refineries becoming ‘born again’. Mele Kyari’s story is a testament to the power of…
Leading media outlet, Nigerian NewsDirect has selected Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke as the Governor of the Year for his achievements in Wealth Creation and Capacity Building. The prestigious award which was presented to awardees at the 14th Anniversary and Awards ceremony of NewsDirect honoured private and public sector achievers who have demonstrated exemplary leadership….
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the appointment of Collins Edomaruse as his Special Adviser, International Development Partners. Edomaruse is the Publisher of METROWATCH Online and General Secretary of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). The new Special Adviser held several senior Editorial positions in THISDAY newspapers including Group News Editor, Group Politics…
When I wrote my open advice to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu shortly after his election, I highlighted the importance of effective policy implementation as the cornerstone of governance. I proposed for the establishment of a Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation (PIME) Unit within the presidency premised on the recognition that Nigeria’s governance challenges often stem…
…Preaches need for Osun residents to be safety conscious at all times, Governor Ademola Adeleke in yet another gesture to reflect the unwavering dedication of his government to alleviating the suffering of people and restoring hope to those in distress, has donated relief materials of several millions of naira to the victims of one form…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has called on leaders of Ghana and Nigeria to extend the close partnership between the two countries to subnational levels for mutually beneficial outcomes. The State Governor issued the statement after a close door meeting with President Mahama at his residence in Accra, praising the historical relationship between the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), on his 60th birthday on January 8. The President commends Kyari’s diligence in transforming the NNPCL into a profitable organisation. According to the statement signed by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President…
Governor Ademola Adeleke’s recent decision to pardon Segun Olowookere, a man sentenced to death for stealing a chicken in 2010, is a commendable act of justice and humanity. This singular gesture not only underscores the governor’s commitment to fairness but also highlights the broader issues of justice reform and prison rehabilitation in Nigeria. Segun’s case…
…to unveil new uniform Kingsley Omoyeni In line with the best global practices, Osun State government is set to reinvigorate the State Traffic Marshal(O-TRAM)to enable men and officers of the unit perform optimally. To this end, the State Government will,on Thursday change the face of O-TRAM including their uniforms and logistics. Commissioner for Transportation, Hon….
