As Nigeria marks 60th Independence Anniversary, below are popular novels written by renowned Nigerian writers on and about Nigeria before and after the country got her independence in 1960.ADVERTISEMENT Wole Adedoyin, President of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) compiled and arranged in alphabetical order. Intending readers can visit …
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The Polytechnic, Ibadan (TPI) will formally re-open for the conclusion of the first semester 2019/2020 academic activities on Monday, 5th October, 2020 after the Institution was closed down along with other educational institutions in the country following the outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. According to a statement from TPI …
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Governor Seyi Makinde has pledged his support to youths who have novel ideas and initiatives that can add value and meaningfully engaged them in the interest of the state. The Governor spoke over the weekend through his Special Assistant on Youth and Sports, Mr Kazeem Bolarinwa while commissioning a youth …
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Oyo State government has announced the recommencement of the suspended Free Medical Mission which Oyo State government started before the Covid-19 pandemic early this year. This was contained in a statement signed by Dr Wale Falana on behalf of the State Commissioner for Health and made available to newsmen on …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, October 2, 2020, arrested 10 men for their alleged involvement in internet frauds. The suspects, namely: Isaac Ogundayo; David Ayodele; Etiowe Kelvin; Seun Afolabi; Saheed Olalekan; Oluwatobi Damilola; Sukanmi Odofin; Ademola Okunola; Joseph Damilare and Abass Sodiq were arrested in their …
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As one of its numerous ways of celebrating Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary, the Lead Generation Initiative (LGI), a non-governmental, non-political and non-profitable organisation, on Thursday, donated some Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and medical supplies worth millions of naira to the University College Hospital, Ibadan. Some of the medical supplies donated …
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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, said that the Akobo-Ojurin road, which according to him, was mismanaged by the contractor engaged by the last administration, is on the verge of being re-awarded. The governor called for patience on the side of the people whenever they noticed that expected …
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An Ibadan Chief, Oloye Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke on Thursday said Nigerians are tired of present governments and crave for credible leaders. Adegoke, who is the Ajia Balogun of Ibadan land stated this while delivering a paper to commemorate the 60th independence anniversary of Nigeria. The event was organized by Oyo …
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The Founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj ji, has called on the Federal and state governments to enact laws that would stipulate death penalty without option of fine to deter land grabbers. Maharaj ji made the call on Thursday at a press conference in Ibadan to mark the 40th …
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As a result of refuse littered along the medians, streets, and roads in Oyo state, the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has suspended the board of Oyo State Waste Management Authority, OYOWMA, over failure to effectively carry out its waste management responsibility. Makinde disclosed this on Thursday, during a special …
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