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                 President Bola Tinubu Nigeria’s inflation soared to 29.90 per cent in January 2024 from 28.92 per cent recorded in December 2023 amid rising food prices. The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, who disclosed this on Thursday in its latest Consumer Price Index, added that the figure is 0.98 per cent points higher compared to the 28.92 per cent recorded in December 2023. According to the bureau, on a year-on-year basis, the headline inflation rate was 8.08 per cent points higher compared to the rate recorded in January 2023, which was 21.82 per cent. In addition, the report said, on a month-on-month basis, the headline inflation rate in January 2024 was 2.64 per cent, which was 0.35 per cent higher than the rate recorded in December 2023 at 2.29 per cent. The report said the increase in the headline index for January 2024 on a year-on-year basis and month-on-month basis was attributed to the increase in some items in the basket...

  The Federal government alongside the governors from all 36 states have concurred on establishing state-level police forces to tackle the rising insecurity issues. This consensus was reached at a critical meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu with the state governors at the presidential villa in Abuja last Thursday. Vice President Kashim Shettima also participated in this meeting. The announcement came from the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, during a press briefing attended by Governors Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Ubah Sani (Kaduna), and Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), following the meeting. Mohammed mentioned that this idea is still in the discussion phase, with further meetings planned to finalize how state police forces will be established. He emphasized that no definitive plans have been made yet. The discussions in the Thursday meeting also covered the country's food supply issues. The Minister revealed the formation of a committee to consolida...

  By Adewuyi ADEGBITE Few days ago, the management of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology,  LAUTECH , Ogbomoso, released a new fee regime for the school. The new fee regime ranges from N221,000 to N553,000 depending on course of study and state of origin. LAUTECH is owned solely by Oyo State unlike in the past when it was jointly owned with Osun State. Among all the state universities, her fee regime is about the most affordable. Before the expiration of the Abiola Ajimobi government in Oyo State, the fee was increased – a development that caused disaffection between the students/parents and the university. During his campaign for the 2019 gubernatorial election, the current governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, promised to look into the issue and do the needful. In fulfilment of the promise, he did not only reduce the fee but ended joint ownership with Osun State. Makinde was applauded by all for the feats. My concern now is the killer fee regime introduced by the sch...

  By Festus Adedayo  The porcupine is a large rodent that is clothed with a thick coat of sharp quills, spines. The spines protect it from rampaging predators. When it feels threatened, the porcupine shoots the arrows of its spines at its assailants. These deadly quills pierce the intending attacker, allowing the animal to escape harm. So, in their confidence about the mystical powers at the beck and call of their kings, Yoruba say that when hunters talk about pursuing, capturing and gripping an animal to death with bare hands, that animal can never be a porcupine. Most likely premising their conviction on history and ancient practices, the people liken their traditional rulers to the porcupine and believe that the monarchy approximates its gallantry. In the same way, wherever they expect gallantry and bravery but find cowardice and effeminacy, Yoruba respond with a feeling of disgust. One of their responses is captured in a saying that goes thus, “A Save Our Soul shout of ‘he...

  Jimi Solanke, a seasoned actor and folk singer, has passed away at the age of 81. The esteemed poet and playwright died on Monday while en route from his residence in Ipara Remo, Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State, to Babcock University Teaching Hospital in Ilisan. His demise marks the end of a period during which he battled health issues, having been in and out of the hospital since December. Honorable Dickson Awolaja, who represents Remo North State Constituency in the state Assembly, confirmed the loss of this exceptionally talented artist. Awolaja expressed condolences, acknowledging the significant contributions of Pa Jimi Solanke to the development of Remo North and Ogun State. He described the passing as a substantial loss and extended wishes for the peaceful repose of the late artist's soul. Jimi Solanke, often fondly referred to as Uncle Jimi, left a lasting legacy with notable works such as Kongi’s Harvest, Sango, Shadow Parties, and more, leaving an indelib...

  Festus Adedayo  Big calamities seldom knock before opening the door. Calamities’ sneaky essence is articulated in one song by grand old Odolaye Aremu, Ilorin, Kwara state-born Dadakuada song minstrel. While philosophizing the concept of calamity, which Yoruba call “eemo”, Odolaye sang that surprise and swiftness are primary features of calamities, holding tight to them like leeches. So he sang, “Peki laa k’eemo,” (calamity is met suddenly). The singer points at horses used in races and in ancient wars meeting their end unprepared during races. It is the same with soldiers who mount horses and ride them to death. Odolaye sang that, as sudden death pounces upon warhorses, so also do buffalos meet their end in the treacherous thickets of the savannah. Last week, though not racing on horses nor does it have anything in similarity with buffalos, calamity swiftly walked into the capital of Oyo state and like Odolaye aptly dissected it, it was sudden. It came with its handmaidens –...

  The Executive Governor of Oyo state, Engr. Seyi Makinde has called on the people of the State to cooperate with heads of security agencies and security personnel by reporting suspicious movements and suspected criminal activity within their vicinity. Governor Makinde made the call at the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Grand finale and Laying of Wreaths.  The Oyo State governor who on arrival inspected the guard of honour and parade also led the wreath laying aspect of the event held to honour the fallen heroes who paid the supreme price while protecting the nation's territorial integrity. The event had in attendance, the Dep Gov , Barr Bayo Lawal, SSG,  Prof Nike Adeyemo, Chief of Staff , Hon Segun Ogunwuyi, Head of service Mrs Bunmi Oni, commissioners , Special advisers and the Chairman , BCOS , Mrs Dotun Olaitan. The Speaker ,Oyo State house of Assembly , Hon Adebo Ogundoyin, the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima, the representative of Olubadan , ...