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There is this ancient fable of the ant and grasshopper that best explains the Nigerian fiscal federalism duel. Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, amplified it recently. Ants, you know, are one of the most hardworking, organized and purposeful animals on earth. Extremely hardworking and industrious, myths that have existed for ages about these insects talk about their tireless industry and empathy for one another. Ants are also seen as the closest neighbor of man. In them is a unique prowess and organizational power that have survived centuries.  The pervasive presence of the ant makes the world to believe that it has turned the globe into one huge colony. This is reinforced by the fact that ants exist in almost every landmass on earth, except in the cold Antarctica and some other few islands whose weathers are inhospitable to the ant’s existence. So, there was this epicurean Grasshopper who was also a musician. Given to a life of pleasure, liquour and women, he spent every time of his

As the 2023 general elections is fast approaching, scheming and intrigues are already playing out within the political circle in Oyo State, especially Ibadan, the capital city of the state. All major political parties in the state are already putting their houses in order ahead of the elections. There is no doubt that contest to different political positions in the state would be interesting. One of such elections expected to be tough, however, is a contest for Ibadan North East/South East Federal constituency House of Representatives seat. A popular society woman, Hon Adebola Shakirat Ibilola Adetunji is set to battle the incumbent honourable of the Constituency, Hon Abass Adigun, a.k.a Agboworin. Hon Shakirat Adetunji has vowed to send Agboworin packing from the seat come 2023. She is said to have declared, during a recently held stakeholders meeting with women in her constituency, that it’s time for women to take forefront seats in politics. She is of a strong conviction that the er

Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has praised the resounding success recorded by the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) by securing the long-awaited promotion to the elite Nigerian Premier Football League. He maintained that the promotion is in line with his campaign promise to get the Oluyole Warriors promoted to the elite league within two years of assumption of office, stating that the commitment and patriotism of the players and management are highly commendable. 3SC, on Saturday, defeated Ekiti United FC 6-0 in the final game of the Super Eight, to wrap up the Super Eight League as winners of the Group B Conference. The team had earlier defeated Bendel Insurance 2-1 and played 1-1 draw with Remo Stars FC to scoop a total of seven points to top Group B. The Oluyole Warriors will play Niger Tornadoes FC of Niger, which topped Group A of the Super 8 on Sunday, to determine the overall winner of the 2020/21 Nigeria National League. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Govern