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The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has informed Corps members deployed to Oyo State and their counterparts dislodged from Lagos that their patriotism is key to the nation's development as it helps to build a strong working country. Makinde who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Wasilat Adegoke stated this during the Closing/Terminal parade ceremony of the 2023 Batch C stream 1 orientation course at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, Iseyin.  He congratulated the Corps members and commended them for their cooperation that has ensured a hitch-free orientation exercise.  He therefore charged them to display a high sense of maturity, discipline, loyalty, and dedication throughout their service year.  Makinde assured Corps members of adequate reward for those that creditably distinguished themselves in a way of adding value to their host communities  "for those of you that would pay attention to the development of your host communi...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  The Nigerian Bar Association {NBA},Ibadan branch Anti-Touting And Ethics Committee, on Tuesday embarked on the raiding of those engaging in illegal practice of law, touting and unlawful preparation of legal documents. The News Agency of Nigeria {NAN} reports that among the courts in Ibadan metropolis raided by the committee were Iyaganku, Mapo, Gate and Iwo road courts and no fewer than 27 suspects were arrested by the committee and police. The  raid was led by NBA Ibadan’s Chairman, Mrs Folasade Aladeniyi, Secretary, Mr Olakunle Akintola, the Anti touting Committee’s chairman, Mr. Segun Popoola among others. Among those caught by the  Anti touting committee were road side typists doing  land agreements and preparing other legal documents meant solely for lawyers, lawyers who are violating the ethics of the legal profession by engaging in ambulance chasing, touting at the Criminal  registry of Courts, fake lawyers among others....

Rufus Giwa Polytechnic has been renamed as Ondo State University, Owo. This was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu at a meeting on Tuesday with stakeholders of the Polytechnic as well as High Chiefs from Owo and Isuada communities. The new University is expected to admit students during the 2024/2025 academic session. According to Precision Online Newspaper, the current Polytechnic education system will be co-exist with the new University structure until it is phased out. “The polytechnic Governing Council, management team, Deans of Faculties , High Chiefs representing, Owo, Isuada and Ondo State senior government officials headed by Oladuni Odu attended,” a source at the meeting told Precision Online Newspaper.

The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps in Ondo State, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani has charged corps members to undertake personal and group Community Development Service (CDS) projects that will help to uplift the living standard of people in the society. The State Coordinator made the charge in her address during the closing ceremony of the 2023 Batch 'C' (Stream 1) orientation course. "It is my ardent hope that you will strive to meet the expectations of Nigerians by contributing towards the progress and development of our dear country. I urge you to sustain the spirit of patriotism, hard work and resilience which you imbibed during the orientation course". Mrs. Ani who said that she was impressed with the corps members impressive participation in the entrepreneurial trainings conducted under the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme encouraged them to build on the skills acquired by availing themselves of opportuni...

The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps in Ondo State, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani has charged corps members to ensure that their service has huge impact on the society. The State Coordinator made the charge while debriefing the 2023 Batch 'C' (Stream 1) corps members as part of activities to round off the three weeks orientation course. Mrs. Ani said that the essence of the exercise is to spell out guidelines that corps members are expected to follow throughout the service year having successfully completed the first phase which is the orientation course. "Gentlemen corps members, I want to admonish you to let all the lessons learnt during the orientation course come handy during the remaining cardinal programmes of the Scheme as what you have just gone through is to prepare you physically, emotionally, mentally and psychologically for the service year. The challenges out there will be a bit tough and hard but I am confident that the increase in your resili...

Another feather has been added to the glittering cap of the founder of Dorian Home For Charity and Social Development, Akure, Dr Tolulola Bayode as she bagged lifetime Achievement Award of the US President. The medical professional was honoured for her dedication and unflinching support for the vulnerable children and underprivileged in the society. Undoubtedly, for many years back, through her numerous life-changing programmes, Founder of the Dorian Home has proven to be a beacon of hope to the needy and the vulnerable. Her recognition from the highly esteemed American Presidency, attested to the fact, that her interventions to better the lives of the downtrodden has been noticed beyond Nigeria and rewarded outstandingly.  At the colourful ceremony attended by dignitaries from all walks of life, Tolulola was described as an amazon with great penchant for the development of mankind. In attendance were : diplomats, USA congressmen and women, the first Nigerian black woman judge in P...

The State  Coordinator NYSC Oyo State, Comrade Odoba Abel Oche has described a nation that has no traceable cultural heritage as a nation without future during the cultural carnival for the 2023 Batch C stream 1 Corps members camping in Oyo State NYSC permanent orientation camp, Iseyin. He emphasized that culture is the identity that distinguished a particular group of people with reflection on their ways of life. Odoba who appeared in a full traditional attire stated that Nigeria as a country in its pluralistic nature is blessed with diverse rich cultural heritage worthy to be showcased to the whole world.  The Coordinator admonished  Corps members to make use of their service year to learn, tolerate and enjoy other people's culture in fulfillment of the national integration mission of the National Youth Service Corps. Earlier in his opening address, the head of socials committee, Mr. Lasaki Oladeji expressed that culture is an integral part of human existence, he encour...