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A Canadian parliament legislative Aide Mr. Akin Oduntan has commended the Anti Curruption Ambassador and realtor, Dr Babatunde Adeyemo, for his level of focus, creativity and innovation as reflected in the top notch Pelican Valley Estate at Laderin and Pelican Brief Estate project at Kobape – both in Ogun State, Southwestern of Nigeria. He Said he has heard so much about Pelican Valley and submitted that he was so excited to see things for himself,concerning the well executed real estate projects. Mr Oduntan who spoke at The Podium within the Pelican Valley ,Abeokuta shortly after a guided tour of the…

Daud Olatunji In a shocking turn of events, former students of Model Secondary School in Jalingo, Taraba state capital, allegedly stabbed their teacher, Bassey Sardauna, to death. The fatal incident unfolded outside the school premises as the teacher was on his way home in a tricycle. The dispute originated from an inter-house inspection that was disrupted by an ex-student attempting to sign a Nigeria Air Force form. According to Tsokwa Sani, the vice principal academics, tensions escalated when the former student refused to withdraw and apologize after causing a disturbance during the inspection. Sani explained, “The former student declined, saying…

Daud Olatunji As the clock ticks down to the highly anticipated November 11, 2023 governorship elections, the Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a stern caution to politicians, urging them to refrain from making provocative comments that could jeopardize public peace. Expressing concern over the escalating trend of incendiary remarks from influential figures and representatives of non-governmental entities, DSS spokesperson Peter Afunanya emphasized the detrimental impact such statements could have on social harmony and national stability. “In the aftermath of the elections and the associated legal disputes, it is imperative that we move forward in nation-building with unity and…

Aminat Gusanu No fewer than 113 terrorists have been killed and 300 arrested in one week, according to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ). The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, said this during the bi-weekly briefing on the activities of the military across the country on Thursday in Abuja. Buba said terrorists and bandits are already counting their loss. He also said the infrastructure of these terrorist and bandit groups and their foot soldiers would not be spared across the various theatres of operations. He said, “There is no doubt that these groups must be defeated and are indeed…

In  a shocking revelation, some documents surfaced  exposing  how ex-governor Bello Matawalle allegedly misappropriated over N1 billion meant for the construction of a catering and hotel services center, Gusau Motel, in the state capital.  The Zamfara State Government, under Governor Dauda Lawal, released detailed information, revealing questionable payments made to 180 Circle Construction and  Engineering Ltd, raising concerns about financial transparency and accountability. The spokesperson for Governor Dauda Lawal, Suleiman Bala Idris, emphasized the need for Matawalle to explain the substantial payment of 93% of the allocated funds to the construction company. The state government, in a bid to uphold…

Daud Olatunji In a startling development, traders in Alaba International Market, Lagos State, are up in arms against the Lagos State Government’s decision to demolish their administrative block and secretariat to make way for a Chinese-affiliated company’s ambitious project.  The move, part of a broader initiative to remove “distressed” buildings, has sparked outrage among the traders who allege manipulation by the foreign company and local authorities. The Alaba Market traders, particularly from the Fedzan Furniture LTD union, have raised concerns about the undue influence exerted by the Chinese-affiliated company, which aims to construct an ultra-modern market and motor park. The…

Daud Olatunji In a groundbreaking address at the 27th Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers in Abeokuta, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has  passionately advocated a strategic alliance between the Federal and State governments and the Nigerian Capital Market. The Governor underscored the pivotal role that robust infrastructure plays in fostering socio-economic development, emphasizing its significance in expanding a country’s economic horizons. Governor Abiodun acknowledged the critical importance of the stock exchange to a nation’s economy, urging stockbrokers to safeguard transparency, accountability, and good governance in the oversight and operations of the stock exchange. He challenged the…

Daud Olatunji In a swift response to the arrest of Lateef Olaniyan, a Mathematics teacher accused of raping two young girls within 24 hours, the National President of Ebenezer Grammar School’s Old Students Association (EGSOSA), Tajudeen Olori, has vehemently distanced the school from the alleged perpetrator’s heinous actions. Contrary to circulating misinformation on social media, Olori clarified that the victims were not students of Ebenezer Grammar School, assuaging the fears of parents and stakeholders regarding the safety of students within the institution. Expressing dismay at Olaniyan’s conduct, Olori disclosed that the suspect had been previously reported for erratic behavior, emphasizing…

Thomas Abiodun Pelvic Inflammatory disease (PID) It is an infection of the female reproductive organs. If left untreated, it can lead to scarring of tissues and organs and can also cause infertility. Symptoms • Lower abdominal pain. • Foul smelling vaginal discharge. • Pain during sexual intercourse. • Pain and burning sensation during micturition. • Abdominal tenderness. • Irregular menstrual flow. • Nausea and vomiting, etc. Causes & risk factors • Microbial invasion. • Sexually transmitted diseases. • Opportunistic pathogens & infections. • Sepsis after surgery. • Trauma following IUD (Intra-uterine device) • Vagina douching. • Multiple sex partners. Diagnostic…

.. Government Cannot Do Everything, But.- LG Chairman  For over 80 years, a community in Ogun State has been surviving without any hospital as it lacked the attention of the state government, but survives on its own.  ISRAEL ADELEKE writes on the painful ordeals of the residents of Molegede in the Obafemi-Owode local government area of Ogun State, whose clamour for access to a healthcare, accessible road and public schools has remained a forlorn dream, amid suffering from avoidable  death and accidents on the roads, with their accompanying complications. Mologede, a quiet community located in the heart of Ogun State, …