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Daud Olatunji In response to the alarming statistics from UNESCO, which revealed that approximately 20 million Nigerian children are out of school, Inside Ogun Magazine, a well-known publication based in Ogun state, has launched a promising initiative.  Their mission is aligned with the Universal Basic Education Commission’s goal to reintegrate school-age children into classrooms across the country. According to the UNESCO report, around 200 million people live in Nigeria, with a staggering number of children between the ages of six and eleven currently not enrolled in school. Inside Ogun Magazine, under the banner of “Let the Kids Breathe,” has pledged…

Wisdom Silas In a disturbing incident that unfolded on August 18th, a 27-year-old man named Gabriel Gibson, commonly known as “Ogidi,” has been apprehended by authorities in Enugu State, South-east Nigeria.  He stands accused of sexually assaulting his friend’s wife in the sanctity of her own home at 5 a.m. The victim, who resides with her husband in the same house where the incident occurred, endured this horrifying ordeal.  Enugu State’s police spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed this development in an official statement released on Wednesday. Ndukwe reported that the suspect was taken into custody on August 21st at…

Aminat Gusanu The Executive  Chairman of Remo North Local Government Area of  Ogun State,  Adedapo Odunsi,on Wednesday, flagged off the distribution of 5, 280 bags of rice at the local government secretariat. In his address to the community, he said that the  palliative provisions would be allocated to carefully selected and approved organizations, associations, and entities responsible for distributing them to the most vulnerable individuals in the council. According to him, these  associations and organizations include Royal Traditional Council, Christian Association of Nigeria, Muslim Community, Isese, Baales, Olorituns, Iyalojas, Youths Associations, physically challenged persons, non-indigenes (Arewa, Ibo, Ohori, Calabar and…

In a shocking turn of events in Ondo, a middle-aged woman, Mrs. Tayelolu Solomon, is now a fugitive, accused of fatally assaulting her husband, Mr. Felix Solomon.  The incident occurred in the Government Reserved Area of Ondo town, where Tayelolu allegedly struck her 67-year-old husband with a pestle while he slept. The couple had been embroiled in a lingering crisis, and this tragic episode unfolded following a heated argument earlier in the day. Ibukun Solomon, the son of the deceased, was an eyewitness to the horrifying incident.  He recounted, “My mother killed my father with a pestle in my presence…

Daud Olatunji In a significant address at the UNESCO night Africa Engineering week and 7th Africa Engineering conference in Pretoria, South Africa, Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, emphasized the critical role of women in engineering in bolstering Africa’s economic development. Deputy Governor Salako-Oyedele stressed the transformative potential of women’s inclusion and empowerment in engineering, underlining its profound impact on Africa’s journey towards a more sustainable and equitable future.  She cited numerous studies highlighting that gender diversity in the workforce leads to enhanced productivity, innovation, and profitability. Despite women constituting over 50 percent of the population and forming the…

Daud Olatunji In a devastating incident along the Ota-Idiroko road in Ogun State, one life was lost and two individuals suffered injuries during a collision that unfolded on Wednesday. The fatal accident transpired near the Iju river bridge around 7:20 AM.  The mishap involved three vehicles, specifically an Iveco truck with the registration number AAA969ZY, a Ford mini truck bearing the mark BDG340XZ, and an unregistered Man Diesel truck. Florence Okpe, the spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, revealed that eight adult males were caught up in the incident.  Tragically, one person lost their life, while…

AN OPEN LETTER TO ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, ASO ROCK VILLA ABUJA. Your Excellency Sir, it is with utmost respect and highest regard for the exalted position you occupy as the numero uno of the most populous country in the African continent, Nigeria that I write as a concerned citizen, seasoned broadcast journalist, thespian and culture enthusiast to appraise the long-awaited compartmentalisation of the erstwhile ministry of information, culture and national orientation. It is, indeed, heart warming to note that your Excellency’s promise of Renewed…

Daud Olatunji In the midst of the most severe diphtheria outbreak in recent history, UNICEF and the United Nations Children’s Fund Nigeria are sounding the alarm for immediate and  widespread vaccination. With a staggering 11,587 suspected cases and 7,202 cases across 105 local government areas in 17 states and the Federal Capital Territory, primarily affecting children, the situation is dire. Tragically, 453 deaths have been confirmed, resulting in a case fatality rate of 6.3%.  UNICEF in a statement on Wednesday,said the majority of these cases involve children aged four to 15 who have not received a single dose of the…

Daud Olatunji In a surprising turn of events, Nigeria has lost its bid to host the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside Benin Republic. Instead, the honor goes to a trio of East African nations, as Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have been declared the joint hosts for the 2027 AFCON, according to a report by AFP. The disappointment for Nigeria comes after a high-profile bid effort led by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh.  He, along with representatives from the Nigeria Football Federation, traveled to Egypt in hopes of securing the hosting rights for AFCON 2027.…

Daud Olatunji In a stark revelation from the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), the nation’s manufacturing sector witnessed a substantial loss of 3,567 jobs during the first half of 2023.  These disheartening statistics were unveiled in MAN’s comprehensive half-yearly review of the economy, released on Tuesday. According to the report, employment generation in the manufacturing sector plummeted to just 6,428 during the first half of 2023.  This represented a sharp 32.8% reduction in employment capacity when compared to the robust 9,559 jobs created in the corresponding period of 2022. The report highlighted, “In the same vein, a total of 3,567…