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Meet Adebayo Muritala, ‘Bulldozer,’ the blind artist revolutionizing Adire Art
Adebayo Muritala David, also known as “Bulldozer,” a blind artist and CEO of African Craft Shop developed a passion for art from a young age. In this interview with Deborah Oladejo, Adebayo shares his journey, his approach to art, and his experiences as a person with a disability. He also discusses the challenges he faces, including finance and patronage, and…
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INTERVIEW: Oúnjẹ Èkó Phase 2 to include educational institutions, says Lagos Agric Commissioner
Abisola Olusanya is the Commissioner for Agriculture in Lagos State. Recently, she hosted the Commissioners of Agriculture of all the six South-west States to a meeting, coordinated by the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN Commission). In this exclusive interview with Adeola Ogunrinde, she spoke on the first and second phase of the Ounje Eko initiative to cushion the effects…
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Our greatest regrets as sex workers – Nigerian girls speak on sordid past
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo In the shadows of society, thousands of women are trapped in the vicious cycle of commercial sex work, living lives, marked by exploitation, abuse, and desperation. But amidst the darkness, there are glimmers of hope. Meet two women who escaped the clutches of prostitution, thanks to the transformative work of the Blossom Girls Outreach Foundation, an…
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ANALYSIS: How Tinubu’s actions doused #EndBadGovernance protest tension
Kunle Sanni Last Thursday, thousands of Nigerians took to the streets in a powerful display of discontent, protesting the rising cost of living across the country. Demonstrations erupted in major cities, including the capital, Abuja, and the commercial hub, Lagos, where citizens expressed their frustrations over hunger and poor governance using the hashtag #EndBadGovernance. The protests were fueled by high…
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Amazing things to know about Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo Festival
Deborah Oladejo highlights the uniqueness of the Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo festival, an internationally-recognised cultural celebration, held every August, showcasing the rich traditions and customs of the Yoruba people… Historical background Legend described it as a celebration of a covenant between the Osun goddess and the first Ataoja of Osogboland, Oba Gbadewolu Larooye l from Ipole Omu alongside his bosom friend, the…
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ANALYSIS: How Ladoja was ‘boxed to a corner’ to accept beaded crown he rejected
Finally, after being boxed to a tight corner, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadan, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja revealed he has bowed to pressure and accepted to receive and wear the beaded crown he initially rejected. The former governor of Oyo State, disclosed this recently, while speaking on a Fresh FM Ibadan radio programme, ‘Agbami Oselu’. High Chief Ladoja had been…
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We are re-aligning ANA with its founding principles – President
Dr. Usman Oladipo Akanbi, the current President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), speaks with Adeola Ogunrinde about the challenges facing ANA ahead of their National Convention. One of the major challenges of any election is bringing the loser and those who won the election to work together as one. Have you been able to do that since you…
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The problem of lack of access to potable water in Lagos
Adeola Ogunrinde More than ten million Lagosians lack access to potable water. Mellisa Jones, Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Nigeria, revealed at a two-day Lagos International Water Conference in June 2024.’ Also, USAID added that 20 million people in Lagos have no access to environmental sanitation. The timing of USAID’s revelation on the chronic water deficit in…
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Sad! How 3 National Assembly lawmakers died in one month
Members of the current National Assembly will remember July 2024 as a dark month – When the cold hands of death snatched away three legislators in quick succession. Hon. Olaide Akinremi ‘Jagaban’ Hon. Musiliudeen Olaide Akinremi First, it was the House of Representatives member from Ibadan North Federal Constituency of Oyo State, Hon. Olaide Akinremi also known as Jagaban, who…
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For the beauty of a city: The story of Ilorin metropolis road setback reclamation
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWAGIS) has launched a road setback reclamation exercise in Ilorin metropolis. Anyone who has not visited some parts of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital for a while should view the city differently now due to the demolition of illegal roadside structures and reclamation of road setbacks. WESTERN POST reports that…
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