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By Bukayo Agboluaje, Ibadan  All is set for the Sixth Annual Senator Abiola Ajimobi Roundtable and 74th posthumous birthday. The programme, which is slated for Saturday, December 16, 2023, will be chaired by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima while the Chairman of the All Progressives  Congress (APC) and immediate past Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje is Special Guest of Honour The lead paper for this year’s roundtable entitled: ‘Re-Engineering Nigeria for Sustainable Development: Options, Costs and Prospects’,  which  holds at the Abiola Ajimobi Resource Centre will be delivered by Prof. Olawale Albert, former Dean,…

By Odunayo Agboluaje The most listened-to radio station, Agidigbo 88: 7 FM, on Tuesday,  hosted the wife of the Oyo State Governor,   Engr. Tamunominini Makinde in the December children’s party celebration in a grand style. The event,  which was witnessed by the Chief Executive Officer of the station, Alhaji Oriyomi  Hamzat, commissioners and dignitaries. In her remark, Mrs. Makinde appreciated Alhaji Oriyomi for standing with the present administration in the state most especially during the electioneering period. The first lady appreciated the station for it inclusivity in bringing all religions  together to celebrate the December children’s  party. Explaining the…

The crisis in Rivers State has taken another twist as earth-moving equipment and machinery have been deployed to the Rivers State House of Assembly at Moscow Road to demolish the lawmaking complex. Details later…

ILLEGALITY OF FORCED OR COMPULSORY LABOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 34 OF ’99 CONSTITUTION The dignity of labour is the hallmark of anyone, which boosts the productivity of the society. Slavery is against the constitution to make someone a slave or force anyone against his wish to serve slavery has been modernized, which is defined as when an individual is exploited by others for personal or commercial gain. Modern slavery whether tricked, coerced or forced, they lose their freedom. CHILD LABOR: A FORM OF CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY. Child labor is another form of modern slavery, it occurs when…

By Bukayo Agboluaje  Following the presentation of the 2023 Budget Proposal of #434, 221, 765, 938.79 by the Executive Governor of Oyo State,  Engr. Seyi Makinde to the state legislature,  the lawmakers in the State has commenced the Budget defence exercise for the various Ministries,  Departments  and Agencies  of the Government. Speaking during the exercise, the Standing Committee Chairman on Finance, Appropriation and State Economy Planning, Hon. Sunkanmi Babalola reiterated that the Oyo State House of Assembly is determined to work with the Executive Arm of Government,  through Ministries, Departments and Agencies, as well as other stakeholders in the State…

… Inspects project By Odunayo Agboluaje  The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly,  Adebo Ogundoyin, yesterday,  urged the contractor handling Ido-Eruwa road rehabilitation project to expedite action on the road, and ensure that quality job is done timorously. Ogundoyin made the call while inspecting  the 48km road project which was awarded by Governor Seyi Makinde in February, 2023. The speaker, who was accompanied by the Chairman, Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Public Works, Hon. Kehinde Olatunde,  was led on the inspection tour by the Project Manager, Engr.…

By Bukayo Agboluaje  A student of Performing Arts Department at Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Akinwale Eyitayo, has won the best actress award at the 2023 edition of Theatre Students Awards (TSA) ceremony held in Lagos on Sunday. The 400-level student won the award at the second try, having lost out in the first attempt in 2022 edition. Her performance in a play titled ‘Circus of the freedom square’ won the highest number of votes from judges. During her  presentation of the award to the Vice-Chancellor of ACU, Prof. Timothy Adebayo, the VC said the University will not relent in its…

… World  Bank Consultant, Olubadan,  ex-minister bag honorary doctorate degree By Odunayo Agboluaje  The Vice Chancellor of Lead City University (LCU), Ibadan,  Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo, on Tuesday,  urged the  graduates of the school  to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship, and adaptability in order  to navigate the  complexities of the world and succeed. Adeyemo made the call while speaking on the second day of  the 16th convocation ceremonies of the university at the Adeline Hall of the institution. The VC said: “I implore you to carry the values instilled in you by Lead City University – integrity, excellence, and a commitment to…

By Bukayo Agboluaje  The Chancellor of Lead City University {LCU}, Ibadan, Prof. Gabriel Ogunmola, on Monday, said  ‘japa’ syndrome poses a lot of  dangers to the future of the country, calling on the government, educational institutions, and the people to work in unity to address the challenge playing the nation. Ogunmola made the call while delivering his lecture at the 16th convocation ceremonies of the university at the Adeline Hall of the institution. The chancellor maintained that ‘japa’ is not the answer but all must come to together to rescue the nation and develop the workforce. He added that the youths…

Governor Seyi MMakinde of Oyo State,  on Tuesday, presented a total budget proposal of 434.221 765 938 for the 2024 fiscal year to the Oyo State House of Assembly. Makinde titled the appropriation bill a Budget of Economic Recovery. The governor, while making the budget presentation at the plenary sitting of the state assembly  said the proposal represents of the wishes and aspirations of the state. Of the total budget proposal, the governor earmarked the total sum of  N222.337 for capital expenditure, while a total sum of N211, 884, 445, 728.95 is for recurrent expenditure. These figures according to…