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Inflation has a way of trivialising economic realities. It turns production, outputs, income and even profits into emptiness or nothingness. The high values of salaries and wages, real income and profits are eroded. Fixed-income earners and those who save their money in banks are negatively affected because of the inverse relationship between the price of goods and the value of money. Those who invest rather than save their funds may likely earn higher income if well managed. So, when a central bank says its monetary policy framework is targeting inflation, you must take that institution very seriously but the institution itself must be in constant touch with the commodity and financial markets dynamic games to achieve its aim. However, it is not just the central bank because crimes are implicitly associated with inflation. After some rounds of lawn tennis games in my club at the weekend, we settled down to social interactions and started discussing Nigeria’s economic affairs. What els

The Oyo State Government on Thursday and Friday presented Instrument of Office to Six (6) traditional rulers in Oke-Ogun axis of the State. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade  The new Traditional Rulers installed by the Oyo State government include; Chief Oyelowo Joseph Oyetunde -Apeerin of Saki; Prince James Okanlawon Adigun - Lasigbon-Kinnikinni of Saki; Alhaji Jimoh Adeola Ayiki - Baale Oke-Oro and Alhaji Raimi Aiki Boorepo - Baale-Iya of Saki. Others are Oba Abiodun Oyerinde Owolabi (Oyekuleyin l) - Onibise of Ibise-Otu; and Chief Thomas Opoola Olaore (Ariina lll) - Baale of Komu. Presenting the staff of Office to the traditional leaders, Governor Seyi Makinde charged the new traditional rulers to work with their subjects for the development of Oke-Ogun. Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, the Governor equally enjoined the traditional rulers

  The ECOWAS Counties, Muslim Community, (Saki Parapo) , has been honoured by The Muslim Community,Saki,Oyo State, Nigeria, over the immense and monetary contributions towards the success of ₦1.5 Billion Development Fund Programme aimed at upgrading  the standard of  and progress of  Muslim Hospital and elevation of  School of Basic Mid-wifery,Muslim Medical Foundation,Saki into College of Nursing Sciences.  The launching  programme took place at the premises of the institution on Sunday, January 21,2024. In his remarks, the Chairman, The Muslim Community, Saki , Alhaji Lawal Sulaimon Olalere Oroyinyin ( CP. Rtd.), charged the Community to continue in its resourceful contributions towards the progress and success of the institutions,applauding for all inclusiveness.  The ECOWAS Countries ,promises massive supports in 2024 and beyond, saying the need for  its  continuity is glaring. The Chairman used the opportunity to present the Merit Award  on behalf of the Muslim Community, Saki to

As part of her continued efforts in improving, deeping,and popularising the arts and practice of Rural Surgery in Nigeria, the  Association of Rural Surgical Practitioners of Nigeria (ARSPON) ,is set to storm the city of Ibadan between Thursday, 15th of February, 2024 to Saturday, 17th of February,2024 for her annual surgical Workshop/ Scientific Conference. In a 3-day free Surgical outreach for residents of Ibadan, Oyo State, members of the Association across the country will carried out free surgeries for the less privileged who lack access to medical care and create awareness about medical interventions . This newspaper  authoritatively gathered that the theme of the Conference will be "Safety & Quality Assurance in Rural Surgical Practice. The event will also feature Free hernia, and Lump surgeries as well as scientific paper presentation. The Annual event is scheduled for Srcolab Executive Hotel,12, Oluyole Street, beside First Bank, Oke-Ado, Ibadan while the free surgeri

For the umpteenth time, the unsolved murder of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Chief Bola Ige was recently in the news. He was shot dead at his home in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, 22 years ago, on December 23, 2001.  He was 71. Tragically, the case had gone cold because those who should have pursued its resolution were ultimately cold in their approach to finding the killers and possibly the puppeteers behind the scenes. The puzzling murder case came up yet again following Nobelist Wole Soyinka’s intervention in the corruption-related case involving a former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, who was arraigned in Abuja by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with a $6bn Mambilla hydropower project contract.  Soyinka fiercely objected to the court order that Agunloye be remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre, pending resumption of his case, saying it prompted “justifiable, high-level concern for his safety.” Accordi

In the aftermath of last Tuesday’s explosion at Bodija, Ibadan, about 230 properties within a 250-metre radius of the site of the explosion are being subjected to structural integrity tests. The tests being conducted by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) touch on “13 houses within 50-metre radius of the blast site, 40 houses at 100-metre radius; 122 houses at 200-metre radius and 53 houses within a 250-metre radius.” The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde who made this disclosure via a statement titled: “Update on the Bodija Incident,” on his verified social media handles, on Sunday, added that operations on the incident had moved from search and rescue to recovery. “We are also grateful to my brother, Governor Jide Sanwo-Olu for releasing the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) to support us, and for the assistance offered by the team led by Engineer Olatunde Akinsanya, the Director of Operations. “I commend our security agencies in Oyo State who have been maintaining

By: Alade Akintoye AbdulAziz Nasirudeen The Oke Ogun region of Nigeria stands out for its abundant agricultural resources, signaling a promising avenue for economic growth. Despite facing recent challenges such as poverty, food insecurity, and environmental degradation, the region holds immense potential for the advancement of its agricultural sector, promising significant economic benefits. This transformative journey could substantially enhance the well-being of the people in Oke Ogun, provided the right policies and investments are in place, propelling the region into a thriving agricultural hub. Historically, the Oke Ogun region boasts a vast expanse of arable land, spanning from Saki to Tede, Irawo, Agoare, Oje Owode, Sepeteri, Ofiki, Igboho, Igbeti, Okeho, Iseyin, and other towns within the region, extending to the neighboring Benin Republic. The land is inherently suitable for farming activities and can support a substantial population engaged in agriculture. The climatic and so

The operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State have foiled an attempt by a suspected kidnapper to abduct school children in Ilorin, the state capital. The suspect, Yusuf Ajaka, 37, was apprehended on Thursday at Isale Asa, Opomalu area, Ilorin, allegedly trying to abduct school children who were returning from school. The state commandant of NSCDC, Umar Mohammed, confirmed the arrest of the suspected kidnapper during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Ilorin on Friday. “The suspect who claimed that he saw the victims on their way back from school and asked them to help him get dry fish was proved wrong by a discreet investigation, which revealed that the suspect forcibly changed the direction of the children from their normal route home in an attempt to kidnap them,” the NSCDC boss said. Mohammed also disclosed that two suspects, Susan Oyewole, 40, and Anafi Isiaka, 43, were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly printing fake expiry dat

  The traditional ruler of Jebba community, in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Abdulkadir. A. Adebara yesterday urged Governor AbdulRaman Abdulrazaq to pay his 21 years of unpaid personal emoluments and other allowances. Speaking with reporters in Jebba, Oba Adebara, who is 101- year-old, urged the governor to obey court judgment ordering the restoration of his third-class status stool. “I am begging the government to do the needful by giving me my needed position on the throne. I beg him to do the right thing for me by paying my 21 years’ unpaid salaries,” the monarch said. Aligning with the monarch, the Eesa of Jebbaland, Chief Jaiyeola Omotosho, demanded the upgrading of the stool from third class status to first class as was the case of his other colleagues in parts of the state. Omotosho recalled that a Kwara State High sitting in Ilorin on January 29, 2014, upheld Oba Adebara’s appointment and grading as 3rd class monarch, describing it as legal, valid, and subsist

The Kwara Government has resolved the lingering communal dispute between indigenes and non-indigenes in the Chikanda community of Baruten Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. A State Government delegation, led by the Speaker of Kwara House of Assembly, Mr Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, brokered peace among warring parties in the recent unrest in Chikanda. This was at a meeting held at Kosubosu, the headquarters of Baruten LGA, and which was attended by the Okere of Saki Land. Other traditional leaders in attendance included Oba Khalid Olabisi Ilugbemidepo and the Ibà of Kishi Land, Moshood Lawal Arowoduye II, both from the neighbouring Oyo state. There were also delegations from the Baruba and Yoruba communities. While addressing the gathering, Danladi-Salihu reiterated the commitment of the Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration to sustain peace in the area. He said lingering conflicts, if left unresolved, were capable of tearing into shreds the age-long mutual and cordial relati

  A state lawmaker from Oyo State,Hon.Jimoh Lukman Ishola otherwise called "Omobed",has recruited four people to serve as personal aides. In a statement made available to this newspaper on Thursday, said the appointment aimed at consolidating his oversights . Hon. Lukman Ishola,a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ,represents Oorelope State Constituency in the House of Assembly, Oyo State.  The position of the aides ranges from Personal Assistant and Administrative secretary and the appointees are Lukman Isola as Personal Assistant  and Media Secretary, Adeyemo Wahab as Personal Assistant II, Oyelowo Jacob Olayiwola as Administrative Secretary, and Oyekanmi Mathew as Pesonal Assistant II. According to the lawmaker, the appointees cut across the constituency which comprises Modeke, Obaago, Oseke, and Igbope. The statement reads: "As the Honourable member representing Orelope State Constituency at the Oyo State House of Assembly, I took a significant step yester

  By Ifeoluwa Akinola   The explosion that rocked Bodija area of Ibadan on Tuesday, 16th of January, 2024 has left quite a number of persons homeless, some injured and so far, three deaths. According to Governor of Oyo state, Engineer Seyi Makinde, preliminary investigations have traced this blast to the storage of explosives by illegal miners at a house on Dejo Oyelese Street, Bodija. So far, ongoing rescue operations carried out by the security agencies, first responders, emergency services, and all other relevant agencies have rescued about 80 victims with almost 60 of them treated in private and teaching hospitals like the University teaching hospital UCH. However, three persons have been recorded dead and one person.   So far, questions yet unanswered is that identity of the mining company and persons who negligently stored mining explosives in the house. Nigerian Tribune Online spoke with a resident of Dejo Oyelese street, who is also the Secretary to the Landlord Association and

  Earlier today, 13-1-2024, HRM Oba Sefiu Olawale Adeyeri111(Aseyin of Iseyin Land) paid a thank you visit to the Onisanbo of Ogbooro Land, HRM Oba (Engr) Kazeem Adio Adegboye in his country home, Ogbooro. While welcoming the Aseyin of Iseyin Land and Alado of Ado-Awaye to the land of wealth (Ogbooro), Oba Onisanbo appreciates the Iseyin monarch for his visit to the Ogbooro community.  Moreso, in his speech, he challenged the good people of Iseyin who are living in Ogbooro to support the development of Ogbooro by establishing industries in Ogbooro because the Ogbooro community tried enough by giving them land for farming without collecting something in return from them. Furthermore, in his speech, he acknowledged the presence of Hon Shina Abiola Peller and urged him to extend his gestures to the Ogbooro community because he is not only for Iseyin but Oke-ogun entirely. Also, he prays to God to grant Hon Shina Abiola Peller all his wishes. In his conclusion, HRM Oba (Engr) Kazeem Adio A

  By Oseni Yusuf, Nigeria One of impactive and leading foundation in Nigeria, Moshood Ajadi Foundation owned by Amb. Dr. Moshood Ismail Abioye has empowered the people of Akinyele local government and its environ as part of its new year resolution. At the fiesta recently in Ibadan, the foundation organized a trade fair, youth empowerment training, Awards, Free eye test and glasses recommendations, symposium for all  Akinyele LG youths and others. It was gathered that many people were trained on Ankara craft, photography, some participants were encouraged with sponsorship training on tailoring and educational support and certificate were given to all the participants who were trained for Ankara craft, photography others. Old and young ones are checked on eye test and those deserves glasses are given. However, those that have contributed massively to the local government were given awards eg  Hon Murphy adigun ex chief whip Oyo state  assembly, Engr Adebanjo Daniel Akinyele chairman of c

Anambra state governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has suspended the traditional ruler of Neni, Igwe Damian Ezeani, in the Anaocha local government area of the state indefinitely. The reason, The Nation, gathered was that Igwe Damian Ezeani conferred a chieftaincy title on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) to challenge his governorship in 2025. The state government, through the commissioner for local government and chieftaincy matters, Hon. Collins Nwabunwanne, said that the monarch did not get permission to do such. One of the leaders in Neni, who spoke with The Nation Tuesday, January 9, but preferred anonymity, said Soludo’s annoyance was that the monarch conferred on Ubah (Odenjinji- meaning like a tornado). Senator Ubah and Senator Uche Ekwunife have not hidden their interest in contesting the governorship election in 2025 on a joint ticket. The arrangement had already unsettled the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) team in the state, including

The Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division, on Tuesday fixed Feb. 8 for hearing of an appeal filed by a former Oyo State Deputy Governor, Mr Rauf Olaniyan, challenging his impeachment by the House of Assembly. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the first and second respondents in the appeal are: Oyo State House of Assembly and Clerk, with the Chief Justice of Oyo State, the Attorney-General and Kayode Christopher as the third to fifth respondents. The appeal panel chaired by Justice Yargata Nimpa fixed Feb. 8 for hearing after granting the application for extension of time of brief of argument filed by counsel to the first and second respondents, Mr Samuel Oyadoyin. The panel also granted the motion of the appellant’s counsel, Mr Kazeem Gbadamosi, SAN, to deem the appellant’s reply brief of Nov. 23, 2023 as properly filed before the court. The panel, before granting the application and motion, had asked the counsel to the third and fifth respondents, Mr O.A. Ogunniran, Director of

President Bola Tinubu’s new year message didn’t answer questions on the avowed palliatives, especially the N500bn he okayed for the scheme. Millions of poor households and the vulnerable are out in the cold. They demand an explanation. Many small-scale businesses that depend on petrol to survive due to epileptic power supply have gone out of business. It is time to interrogate past national leaders on the mismanagement of our commonwealth. Our past leaders did not put the interest of the people at heart, I mean people who elected them to positions of trust to manage their God-given resources. Regarding the distribution of palliatives, we call upon the government to end the discrimination now. On poverty alleviation, I want to point out that vast arable lands in the country remain uncultivated. The Federal Government should roll out plans that will engage both old and young Nigerians to farm the vast arable lands that remain uncultivated. The qualification for engagement on the farms sh

  For Atiku Abubakar, Wazirin Adamawa and former Vice President, it is not yet time for retirement from politics. To him, the vocation is for life. The goal is the attainment of power, to which he has committed a 30-year-old struggle. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has returned to the drawing board. He is already gazing at 2027, according to his associate, Daniel Bwala, a lawyer. The old political warhorse is exhibiting an example of courage and resilience, a rare optimism that has consistently served as the propeller in a journey of over three decades characterised by ups and downs, successes and failures, hectic struggle and fruitless search for the elusive key to Aso Villa, the seat of government. The corollary of what Bwala has told the world is that the former Vice President is not afflicted by any fatigue but is being spurred by a renewed dedication to pursue an unfinished business. Like Major General Muhammadu Buhari, who got the key after

  The foreground of the palace of the Okaka traditional ruler,will be filled with various activities in commemoration of the 20th installation anniversary of cerebral and astute monarch,Oba Ayoola Azeez . This newspaper can authoritatively report that ,the event scheduled for 20th January, 2024 would hold at Baptist Primary School, Okaka as well as feature launching of one billion naira for the building of second phase and fencing of Olokaka's Palace . Dignitaries expected at the event include Senator Abdfatai Buhari, Ahmed Raji (SAN),Barrister Bayo Lawal. Others are the royal fathers of the day ,the Okere of Saki, Oba Khalid olabisi ,the Osolo of Isolo Lagos,Oba Kabiru Kolawole as well as the chairman of the day,Controller Hussein Ejibunu , chairperson Alhaja Mustafa Amudalat among numerous to mention but a few.