Personality of the week
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PROFILE: Key facts about Dr. Charles Akindiji Akinola, the newly appointed MD of SWDC
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Dr. Charles Akindiji Akinola, the newly appointed Managing Director of the Southwest Development Commission (SWDC), brings to the role a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted commitment to regional development and policy innovation. His extensive career spans more than three decades in public service, international development, and strategic governance. Below are key facts about the man…
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PROFILE: Meet new Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.)
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (CFR), a retired senior naval officer, as the sole administrator of Rivers State. The appointment was announced at a live broadcast following the declaration of a State of Emergency. His appointment comes alongside the six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, with Tinubu stating that Ibas will oversee…
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Super eagles job: A mountain to climb for ‘ambitious’ Eric Sekou Chelle, by Olaolu Joseph
Newly appointed Super Eagles of Nigeria coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, faces the biggest challenge of his managerial career as he begins his reign as the head coach of Africa’s most populous nation. Unfortunately, his tenure starts with a significant assignment: reviving Nigeria’s fading chances of featuring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with must-win qualifiers in March as his first…
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Profile of new Ogun Chief of Staff, Oluwatoyin Taiwo
Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo has been appointed as the Chief of Staff to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Nigeria. An alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Dr. Taiwo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics and has pursued advanced degrees culminating in a Ph.D. In Governor Abiodun’s first term, Dr. Taiwo served as the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism,…
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The Man, Felix Owolabi Akinloye, popularly called ‘Owoblow’
By Tosin Omojola Dr. Felix Owolabi Akinloye, fondly referred to as “Owoblow,” epitomizes modesty, humility, and a remarkable disposition. Born on January 24, 1954, in Inisha, Osun State, Nigeria, Owolabi’s formative years were influenced by his Catholic upbringing and foundational education at the United Nations Primary School in Kaduna. Early Education and Career Owolabi’s educational journey began at Government Secondary…
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From Lagos to London: Kemi Badenoch’s rise and her complex relationship with her Nigerian heritage, by Henry Balogun
Kemi Badenoch’s ascent to the leadership of the UK Conservative Party has been both historic and contentious. Her election as the Conservative Party leader on November 2, 2024, marks a significant milestone in British politics. Born in Wimbledon to Nigerian parents and raised in Lagos, her journey to leadership is both remarkable and complex.It embodies a blend of British and…
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Tinubu’s new presidential adviser, Sunday Dare, is a communications expert
By Innocent Raphael Sunday Akin Dare is a distinguished Nigerian journalist and communications expert with a career spanning over three decades. With a solid foundation in journalism and a wealth of experience in various media-related roles, Dare has made significant contributions to media and communications both in Nigeria and internationally. Dare’s journey in journalism began as a correspondent for prestigious…
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Ode to Prince Lateef Fagbemi, Minister of Justice & AG of the Federation, by Olukayode Ajulo
In justice’s halls, your voice resounds bright,A beacon of hope, casting forth gentle light.With wisdom profound and courage unchained,You lead with integrity, your spirit unfeigned. From the roots of our land, you’ve soared to the sky,A guardian of truth, ever noble and spry.With each choice you make, new pathways you weave,A champion of progress, in whom we believe. Today, we…
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NEWS ANALYSIS: General Gowon at 90, by Chris Adetayo
Yakubu “Jack” Gowon, arguably the most significant historical figure in the immediate post-colonial Nigeria, hit the 90 year mark on the 19th of October. A high watermark by any standard. I wasn’t around when he led the country. Except perhaps the last couple of years for which I was too young to know what was going on in the world.…
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The rise and rise of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun
Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, on Friday, took the oath of office as the new Acting Chief Justice of the Federation. She becomes the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria and the second woman to hold the highest judicial office in the country. Here, WESTERN POST chronicles her rise from a Senior Magistrate to the pinnacle of the legal profession, the…
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