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Former federal lawmaker, Hon Kayode Jelili Amusan has said that the government must seized the opportunity of grievances of the youth against police brutality and other acts of bad governance to build a new Nigeria that prioritise good governance and massive youth empowerment that will put a glorious future of the country on a sound footing. Hon Kayode Amusan said that no serious nations of the world desirous of a flourishing future would fail to put all necessary machinery in motion to harness the abundant potentials in the youth towards building a virile and prosperous country  The property merchant while speaking to journalists in Abeokuta on Monday disclosed that "it is against this background that I strongly advise government to use the occasion of this youth protest to begin to work for a country we can all be proud of, no more lip service to making Nigeria work, I think that's the message of the youth". Amusan who represented Abeokuta North/Odeda/Obafemi-Owode fede...

 Segun Showunmi Mourns Chief Jimoh Aliu (OBA ASA) The Spokesman to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in 2019 general elections, a cultural ambassador per excellence, Hon. Segun Showunmi has described the death of Chief Jimoh Aliu a.k.a Aworo as a great loss and that his exit will cause major setbacks in upholding cultural values among the Yorubas. Segun Showunmi who met with Chief Jimoh Aliu sometimes in February at Abeokuta acknowledged that Yoruba and cultural leaders should devise a veritable means of transfering and transmitting cultural values from one generation to another, which will invariable help in the preservation of such values. Recounting Chief Jimoh Aliu's role in Arelu and Iku Jare Eda, Showunmi told the theatre Icon that he interpreted the script well that it is difficult for average children to erase the character from their memories as they grow older. The meeting which lasted for about 1hr: 15 minutes took into consideration workable strategies to be adopted by the Yorubas ...

EID MUBARAK TO ALL MUSLIMS  Happy Sallah to the Muslim Ummah. Despite the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, we have faith in Allah and thank Him that He has healed the world. “Anyone who is grateful does so to the profit of his own soul…” (Q31:12).  Understanding the seasons in the affairs of individuals and nations is easy for the discerning, who can claim to understand the activities that occur in God's creation.  As we celebrate this unusual Eid, we must ponder and reflect on life, our roles and responsibilities. Indeed, we should embrace factors that make things easier for our fellow humans - peace, harmony and compassion.  We should be guided by the example that has been set for us by the past masters, especially for the Muslims, the teachings and habit of the prophet of Islam (PBUH), who was concerned with the wellbeing of humanity in harmony with The Creator.  I suppose our vulnerability is manifest to us, given how long this invisible but virulent virus has di...

THE DANGER OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON PRODUCTIVE, SLEEPING &  MEDITATION TIME BY DR.GBENGA ADEOYE. Recently I bursted into a young man watching African Magic Movies late in the night on my to the study room to pick a book.Then again,  I found another young boy early on Sunday morning watching TV. I said to each of them at different times that NO ONE BECOMES GREAT BY SITTING DOWN WITH TELEVISION &  WATCHING MOVIES AT WRONG TIMES...READ A BOOK..PRAY, MEDITATE AND PLAN YOUR LIFE. I needed to speak harshly to them for it to sink in with hope they will learn and change their priorities. It is important to note that the World is in serious trouble as a result of Social Media and  Television programmes which has become addictions to many including young and old, male and female and in fact worst case is that students who ought to be reading spend time on all these stuffs and then you can see the effects on their result. Anyone who want to be productive during the ...

GEORGE FLOYD'S DEATH,  AMERICA'S PROTEST & CRISIS: FOUR  WRONGS DOES NOT MAKE A RIGHT.BY DR.GBENGA ADEOYE. I personally do not agree with the way blacks are being treated in America and in Europe generally. I had a taste of it few years ago with my family on our way to Nigeria after checking in with Boarding Pass & we were told the security gate is closed & we went through pains & trauma to get another airline to leave that day at high cost but despite that  I have come to realise that we need to stop and think a little about our ways as Africans. 1. One day, I spoke to a Paramount Ruler in Nigeria about Security all over the World and why certain persons are easily stopped and questioned by the Police because of their status, appearance and type of car. 2. He said to me that most times, based on training and experience; Police found out that the people that dress decently, drive carefully, speak politely and exhibits decorum in all conversations hav...

 OKB Loyalist Conveys His Birthday Wishes With Passionate Wordings The Team Coordinator for Hon Owolabi Kola Balogun in the 2019 election, Mr Ade Asade toik to his facebook page to celebrate his Boss in a passionate message. Owolabi Kola Balogun who wanted to contest for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency under Ladi Adebutu's faction of the Peoples Democratic Party before joining Senator Ibikunle Amosun:s Allied Peoples Movement (APM) due to the legal battle that was ravaging the Peoples Democratic Party. Ade who is the right hand man to the Egba born politician is said to be the only person who understands the rhythm of Owolabi Kola Balogun. In his message, he described Owolabi as a brother and mentor of high intellectual capacity and a source of inspiration to him. He prayed that the good Lord will continue to preserve the business man cum politician and grant him the uppermost desires of his heart. See the Birthday message below *Happy Birthday My Great Brother and M...

Comprehensive Report of Otunba Gbenga Daniel's Midas Touch in Education Sector Between 2003-2011 Ogun state as the bedrock of journalism, education and christianity cannot be brushed aside when it comes to its outstanding performance in all facets of life. From the beginning of its creation the state is known for education excellence and its outstanding contributions to the development of Nigerian projects. Sometimes ago on this platform, we raised a cogent issue about education, this prompted me to go into research in order to what we have left undone, or what we have stopped doing that led to the death of the academic excellence that Ogun state was known for. Below are my findings: Let me start from Primary school. *Instructional mterials*:I discovered that between 2003 - 2011, the primary schools and junior secondary schools had not been denied the use of instructional materials such as play gadgets, modules, time book, school diaries, first aid boxes, plastic furniture, ...