Gbenga Aderanti

Nigeria

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Land grabbers are my headache -Ogere monarch

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Gbenga Aderanti

Ogere is a transit town where you have different tribes from different parts of Nigeria. How have you been managing them? I will only give glory to God, because I cannot do anything without Him. It is only God who has been helping us in Ogere, because if you look at the population of non-indigenes, they are almost more than the indigenes, especially the Hausa people. In the whole of Yorubaland, Ogere plays host to the highest number of Hausa people. How are you coping with the threats of insecurity?
Second anniversary: Ologere commissions palace, empowers residents

2 weeks ago | thenationonlineng.net | Gbenga Aderanti |Alao Abiodun

Traditional ruler of Ogereland, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, Ologere of Ogere Remo, Oba James Obafemi Saliu, Kankanbiina II, yesterday, commissioned his ultra-modern palace as part of activities marking the second anniversary of his ascension to the throne. The monarch empowered many indigenes and non-indigenes in the town on Thursday. During the empowerment programme, many artisans went home with different tools and equipment, 50 others received N100,000 each.
Osun/Oyo boundary: Disputed areas belong to Osun – Oluwo - The Nation Newspaper

2 weeks ago | thenationonlineng.net | Gbenga Aderanti |Yinka Adeniran |Alao Abiodun

The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, Osun State, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale, has countered a report purportedly originating from the Olubadan palace, Oyo State, Oba Akinloye Olakulehin. The Olubadan, speaking through the Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Hamidu Ajibade, had declared that Oba River was the boundary between the city of Ibadan and Iwo town.
Meet 98-yr-old woman who still runs, swims…listens to Fela music

3 weeks ago | thenationonlineng.net | Gbenga Aderanti

Women in Action I can’t believe that I’m 98. I thank God that I can still talk, walk. Although not as before I can run, I can still go to the market when I want, I still eat what I want, you can’t force me to do what I don’t want to do. My faculty is still right. I thank God. The family members have been looking after me since my husband passed on. God has been good to me since years ago when I lost my husband. The secret is my God, Jehovah. Life has taught me to be humble and to love others.
People joining SDP have to change culture of where they're coming from – Adebayo - The Nation Newspaper

1 month ago | thenationonlineng.net | Gbenga Aderanti

Politics As the 2027 general elections draw nearer, politicians and political parties have begun alignment and realignment. In this interview with Gbenga Aderanti, Prince Adewole Adebayo, leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), speaks on the All Progressives Congress (APC), opposition, and other issuesHow would you react to the recent change in the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) by President Bola Tinubu?
How credit rating agencies impact economy, by expert

1 month ago | thenationonlineng.net | Ibrahim Yusuf |Gbenga Aderanti

Credit agencies world over play crucial role in the global financial system by evaluating the creditworthiness of individuals, businesses and corporates or governments, Mr Oladele Adeoye has said. Adeoye, the Chief Rating Officer at DataPro, one of the foremost credit rating agencies in Nigeria, spoke recently at a hybrid event aimed at sharpening the understanding of the media on the paramount role of credit rating agencies in the country.
Elebuibon: Why there's growing urge for money rituals

1 month ago | thenationonlineng.net | Gbenga Aderanti

Explains why Americans, other foreigners are embracing Yoruba cultureSays no genuine Yoruba Oba would reject traditional ritesWidely acclaimed Ifa priest, Chief Ifáyẹmi Ọ̀ṣúndàgbonù Elebuibon, is a cultural ambassador, writer, poet, author and linguist.
Rubble after storm

1 month ago | thenationonlineng.net | Gbenga Aderanti

Ifon, Ilobu, Erin residents count losses after Osun communal clashThe recent communal clashes between the Osun communities of Ifon Osun, Ilobu and Erin seem to have subsided for now. Many, however, believe that the current peace is temporary, and it is only a matter of time before another crisis erupts. GBENGA ADERANTI examines the causes of the communal conflict and explores potential solutions for lasting peace in the area.
Elebuibon: Why there’s growing urge for money rituals

1 month ago | thenationonlineng.net | Gbenga Aderanti

Explains why Americans, other foreigners are embracing Yoruba cultureSays no genuine Yoruba Oba would reject traditional ritesWidely acclaimed Ifa priest, Chief Ifáyẹmi Ọ̀ṣúndàgbonù Elebuibon, is a cultural ambassador, writer, poet, author and linguist.
I'm team leader, not boss, says VC who drives tractors, handles shovel

2 months ago | thenationonlineng.net | Gbenga Aderanti

Says Nigeria could develop tech-driven economy in five to ten yearsProf. Francisca Oladipo is the Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer of Thomas Adewumi University (TAU) in Oko, Kwara State. In this interview with GBENGA ADERANTI, the professor of Computer Science reveals why he took up an appointment with the private university, the challenges that come with managing a private university and her unforgettable experience as a don, among other issues.