Do values matter in marriage? By Josephine Oguntoyinbo | The above is a great question that is often avoided or left unanswered. Our values are the fundamental blocks of our lives; they give us clarity, focus and are the driving force behind our behavior. To this end, the woman and her partner need to discuss […]
FECA alumni lays foundation of auditorium By Sunmola Olowookere The alumni association of Federal College of Agriculture, Akure has laid the foundation of a N20 million auditorium in the school premises in a bid to enhance learning process. Speaking at the foundation laying ceremony, the National President of the alumni association, Prof. Samuel Ogunrinde said […]
NDLEA destroys 106 hectares of Indian Hemp By Tola Gbadamosi | The National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Command in Ondo State has destroyed 106 hectares of Cannabis Sativa (Indian Hemp) farms and 45kg of the weeds in the state. The Commander of the agency in the state, Mr Haruna Gagara in a chat with […]
Jegede, former Orange FM boss, thanks God at 60th birthday By Bukola Olamona Giving thanks and praising God have been described as a must for christians who want to live long in sound health and prosperity. The Cannon in Residence of St David’s Cathedral Church, Oke Ijebu, Akure, Cannon Michael Oyebamiji made the assertion while […]
Pneumonia Dr. Faozat Aragbaye | Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill up with fluid or pus, causing symptoms such as cough, fever, chills and difficulty in breathing. CAUSES Pneumonia can be caused by bacterial infections, fungi or viral infections; less frequently by […]
Man found dead in his room By Sunmola Olowookere | Our neighbourhood was thrown into an upheaval last weekend when the corpse of a man was discovered in his own house. It was a chaos which shook the whole lane. Such an incident had never happened before. As the Yorubas would say “a ki I gbe […]
Strengthening Traditional Judicial System THE traditional or informal justice system played a significant role in the provision of justice services to many Nigerians during pre-colonial era. In Yorubaland, the judicial systemf began with the family. The family head was expected to take charge of it. When this proved inadequate, such matters were taken to traditional […]
Appeal Court upholds Oyetola’s victory From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | It was a triumphant parade for Osun State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola yesterday as he waded through a mammoth crowd who trooped out to rejoice with him over his victory at the Court of Appeal. Oyetola was spotted at the Appeal Court, venue of the […]
Obafemi Awolowo, 32 years after By Ayodele Fagbohun | Since the transition of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo on May 9, 1987, the cohesive, impregnable and invincible larger Awolowo political family has been witnessing noticeable cracks with eventual dispersion of Awoists to various political persuasions, either by their own volition or circumstances dictated by […]
Has proliferation of churches helped Nigeria? By Sunmola Olowookere | Churches, churches everywhere. Virtually every neighbourhood has a church. As churches multiply in Nigeria, a country where its people are adjudged to be one of the most religious in the world, what has the country gained? Christianity is the religion that is most practised in […]
