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The Future Belongs to Those Who Show Up Confidence rarely arrives before the opportunity. It arrives afterwards, once we have found the courage to begin. By Yetunde B. Oni |Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Union Bank of Nigeria There is a conversation I have had, in one form or another, with many talented people over the years. It usually begins with hesitation. Someone capable and clearly gifted explains why they are not quite ready for the role, the platform, or the opportunity in front of them. They are waiting to feel certain. What I have learned, across a career in banking and through my own seasons of doubt, is that certainty is seldom the first thing to arrive. Confidence does not always come before the opportunity. Very often it comes afterwards, once you have accepted the challenge, prepared properly, and allowed the process itself to change you. This is one of the reasons I encourage people, women and men alike, to show up even when they are unsure. Apply for th...
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‎APM: Oyo Lawmaker Adebisi Congratulates Dr. Adeniran, Kazeem Bolarinwa, Describes Appointments as Well-Deserved ‎

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 ‎ ‎Ibadan, Oyo State – The Chairman, Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Youth and Sports and Honourable Member representing Ibadan Southwest State Constituency I, Hon. Yusuf Oladeni Adebisi, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Adeniran on his appointment as the Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council and Hon. Kazeem Bolarinwa on his appointment as Director of the Youth Wing of the Adekanmbi Governorship Campaign Council of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). ‎ ‎In a congratulatory message issued on Thursday, Hon. Adebisi described both appointments as well-deserved recognitions of competence, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the ideals and growth of the party. ‎ ‎According to the lawmaker, the appointment of Dr. Adeniran as Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council reflects the confidence reposed in his leadership capacity, strategic thinking, and wealth of political experience, expressing optimism that he would provide the nece...
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AARE ADETOLA EMMANUELKING, THE NATIONAL GOLDEN PATRON PCRC, HOSTS OGUN CP ON SECURITY SUMMIT IN REMOLAND*

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 * ...Advocates Stronger Community Policing to Combat Emerging Security Threats The Golden Grand Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) National, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, on Wednesday, 29th July, 2026, hosted the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Olubode Ojajuni, alongside the leadership of the PCRC, traditional rulers, heads security agencies, community leaders and other stakeholders at a Security Summit in Remoland, Ogun State. The interactive engagement served as a platform for discussions on emerging security challenges and strategies to strengthen collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the communities they serve. Speaking at the summit, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking stressed that security is a shared responsibility and called for stronger partnerships between citizens and law enforcement agencies to tackle crimes such as kidnapping, cultism, ritual killings, illegal arms trafficking and cybercrime. According to him, "Security...
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How We Are Transforming Ibadan Southwest Through Security, Education and Healthcare – Adebisi ‎

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  ‎IBADAN – The Deputy Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the House Committee on Youth and Sports, Hon. Yusuf Oladeni Adebisi, has reaffirmed his commitment to people-oriented governance, declaring that sustainable development can only be achieved through strategic investments in security, education, and healthcare. ‎The lawmaker made this known during a stakeholders' engagement organised by Justice For Development &Peace Commission (JDPC) with community leaders, traditional representatives, opinion leaders, youth groups, market leaders, religious leaders, and other critical stakeholders across Ibadan Southwest Local Government, where he rendered an account of his stewardship since assuming office as the representative of Ibadan Southwest State Constituency I. ‎Addressing the gathering, Hon. Adebisi described the interactive session as an important democratic exercise aimed at strengthening the bond between elected representatives and the people, whil...
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Lagos Government Launches Blight to Bright Initiative 2.0 to Boost Youth Employment

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, has launched the second edition of its Apprenticeship Training Programme under the Blight to Bright Initiative 2.0, aimed at equipping youths with vocational skills and creating sustainable employment opportunities. The programme was officially flagged off on Wednesday at the Agege Local Government Secretariat, with government officials, community leaders, training partners and beneficiaries in attendance. Declaring the programme open, the Honourable Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, described the initiative as a transformative intervention designed to provide young people with practical vocational skills, promote self-reliance and inspire brighter futures. He said the programme underscores the Lagos State Government's unwavering commitment to youth empowerment by ensuring that every resident, irrespective of background, has access...
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Adron Group Chairman Celebrates Business Icon Otunba Muraina Banjoko at 65*

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 * Tributes have continued to pour in for renowned entrepreneur and construction magnate, Otunba Muraina Olatunji Banjoko (MOB), as he marks his 65th birthday, with the Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, leading the celebration with glowing commendation for the accomplished business leader and philanthropist. In his goodwill message, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking described the Chairman and CEO of Threeco Construction Company Limited as an icon of excellence whose remarkable contributions to business, community development, and humanity have earned him widespread admiration and enduring respect. He noted that Otunba Banjoko has distinguished himself as an accomplished entrepreneur, visionary leader, and compassionate philanthropist whose impact transcends the construction industry. According to him, under the celebrant's leadership, Threeco Construction Company Limited has become synonymous with quality, professionalism, and reliability, while his numerous humanita...
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Orile-Agege LCDA Chairman Marks One Year in Office with ₦40 Million Empowerment for 400 Residents

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Executive Chairman of Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Akinola Abiodun Idowu, popularly known as DODO, has marked his first anniversary in office with a major empowerment programme, providing financial support to 400 residents as part of his administration's commitment to improving the welfare of the people. Speaking during the anniversary celebration, Hon. Idowu described the milestone as a reflection of his administration's dedication to inclusive governance, economic empowerment, and sustainable grassroots development. "The one-year anniversary celebration stands as another testament to our administration's resolve to deliver inclusive governance, promote economic growth, and ensure that the dividends of democracy reach every resident of Orile-Agege LCDA," he said. As part of the programme, 400 beneficiaries received ₦100,000 each, amounting to ₦40 million in direct financial empowerment. The beneficiaries were ...
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