Why Nigerian govt reintroduces history into education curriculum
The Nigerian government has announced the reintroduction of history as a subject in the basic education curriculum. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during a recent appearance on Channels Television programme. Mr Alausa said history, a vital part of nation building has been missing in the Nigerian education system for a long time, noting that […]
Story of Ayinla Omowura : A Yoruba music legend
Waidi Ayinla Yusuf Gbogbolowo better known as Ayinla Omowura (1933 – 6 May 1980) was a Nigerian Apala musician born in Itoko, Abeokuta in 1933. Omowura was the son of Yusuff Gbogbolowo, a blacksmith, and Wuramotu Morenike. He did not have formal education and started out working at his father’s smithy but left and went […]
The Full Story Of How Ex Head Of State, Murtala Mohammed Was Killed 42 Years Ago
The story has been told of ex Nigerian military leader, Murtala Muhammad and how he was killed some years ago. He was whipping up a popularity that had fizzled out since Nigerian politicians in the First Republic discarded the trust of the Nigerian people, but that counted for nothing when 42 years ago today, on […]
Renowned Chief Imam of Ona-Ara Passes Away, Dr. GLORIOUS Pays Tribute
Egalitarian Voice has gathered that with profound sadness, Dr. GLORIOUS, the executive chairman of Ona Ara local government announced the passing of the esteemed Chief Imam of Ona-Ara Local Government, Sheikh Aminullah Kupalo, who departed this life yesterday September 5th, 2024 evening. Dr. GLORIOUS extended his heartfelt condolences to the Muslim Ummah, NIREC, and the […]
Agba’akin Akika Abduction: Omituntun Benedict Foundation Breaks Silence
OMITUNTUN BENEDICT FOUNDATION* PRESS RELEASE ABDUCTION OF FOUNDER Omituntun Benedict Foundation is deeply concerned about the abduction of its Founder, Chief Benedict Akika on Wednesday 4th September 2024 at 9pm. Agba’Akin Akika was taken away by unknown gunmen at his residence, Idi-Ape Akobo Olorunda-Abaa Ibadan within a group of his followers. We condemn this act […]
The Story Of Mobolaji Johnson, The Governor Who Developed Lagos With 10,000 Pounds
The Story Of Mobolaji Johnson, The Governor Who Developed Lagos With 10,000 Pounds While children of his age were pacing up and down to school, Mobolaji Johnson could not walk — at the age of four — owing to a diarrhoea that nearly snuffed the life out of him. By 31, he was appointed the […]
Fact-Check:Olubadan Opens ‘Calabash Containing MONEY’ During Rites
Fact-Check:Olubadan Opens ‘Calabash Containing MONEY’ During Rites The calabash containing money opened by the Olubadan, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Ige Olakulehin during his traditional coronation rites signifies prosperity, rapid economic growth and peace for the people of Ibadan. This was the finding of BCOS reporter, Dupe Fehintola who covered the coronation rites at the Oluwo Afobaje […]
Fact-Check: History Of Minimum Wage Increment In Nigeria (Check Out Amount and Dates)
Fact-Check: History Of Minimum Wage Increment In Nigeria (Check Out Amount and Dates) In Nigeria, the national minimum wage has been a subject of significant debate and numerous adjustments over the years, reflecting economic conditions, inflation, and the cost of living. As of now, there are ongoing discussions and pressures from labour unions for a […]
Cholera Spread: Fear of School Outbreak Rises as Pupils Resume
….UNICEF advises govt As the schools resume from the mid-term break and the Sallah holiday on Wednesday, there are fears the pupils may be at risk of contracting cholera, a food and water-borne disease caused by the ingestion of the vibrio cholera bacteria. Public health experts noted that the disease, which broke across the country […]
History: Biography of Alagba Adebayo Faleti
Adebayo Faleti, a Nigerian playwright and veteran broadcaster, was born on the 26th of December 1930 in Agbooye, Oyo State but he lived in Obananko, Kuranga near Oyo State. Adebayo is the first son of his father, Joseph Akanbi Faleti and the only child of his mother, Durowade Ayinke Faleti. Adebayo Faleti, from an early […]