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International Youth Day is aimed to draw the attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding the Youth. The International Youth Day was first celebrated and observed on 12th August, 2000. In 1965 to 1975, the General Assembly of the Youth, Economy and Social Council emphasized three basic themes in the field of Youth Emancipation: (i) Participation, (ii) Development, and (iii) Peace. The need for an International Policy on Youth was emphasized as well. The General Assembly of the Youth passed a resolution in 1979, topmost deliberation are for Youth participation, Youth Development and Peace. In 1985, the resolution 40/14 of the Assembly of the Youth also endorsed the guidelines for further planning and suitable follow-up in the field of Youth Emancipation. The guidelines are significant for the focus on the young people as a broad category comprising various subgroups, rather than a single demographic entity's. They provide proposals for specific measu...

International Youth Day is aimed to draw the attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding the Youth. The International Youth Day was first celebrated and observed on 12th August, 2000. In 1965 to 1975, the General Assembly of the Youth, Economy and Social Council emphasized three basic themes in the field of Youth Emancipation: (i) Participation, (ii) Development, and (iii) Peace. The need for an International Policy on Youth was emphasized as well. The General Assembly of the Youth passed a resolution in 1979, topmost deliberation are for Youth participation, Youth Development and Peace. In 1985, the resolution 40/14 of the Assembly of the Youth also endorsed the guidelines for further planning and suitable follow-up in the field of Youth Emancipation. The guidelines are significant for the focus on the young people as a broad category comprising various subgroups, rather than a single demographic entity's. They provide proposals for specific measu...

Politics is a game of competition and negotiation between and among contending forces and interests. As power is the ultimate target, politics is about horse trading with actors pulling high and low strings to achieve ambitions. Such strings can be in the form of comedic drama as in the deeply sophisticated shows by Ero Arike or mobilization for mob action to compel outcome. As we all recently witnessed in the United States of America, even a President can be forced to drop out of a race. So recent happenings in Osun PDP is not new; what is interesting is how the party overcame the tumultuous upheaval over local government election primaries. In the beginning of the exercise, crises were spotted in 40 percent of the 30 local governments and area offices. Another 20 percent was a low level agitation and disquiet. 40 percent were largely peaceful and successfully consensus based. The negative 40 percent was so loud that it gave the impression of a party about to be consumed b...

● I will Recommit to People's Welfare -Erelu Adeleke Governor Ademola Adeleke has called on traditional rulers to deepen unity among their ranks even as he spoke on his plans for the agricultural sector. The Governor represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon Tola Faseru made the call at the coronation of the wife of the Governor, Her Excellency, Erelu Ngozi Adeleke as the Erelu Soludero of Erinmo Ijesa. The paramount ruler of Erinmo land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Odunayo M. Ajayi, Arowotawaya II had this Saturday conferred the prestigious title on Mrs Adeleke who was already the Erelu Soludero of Oke Ila in Ifedayo Local Government. Governor Adeleke expressed heartfelt appreciation to his royal highness for conferring this prestigious title on my wife, Erelu Ngozi Adeleke, adding “This is an open demonstration of affection and love for my family and the entire Adeleke dynasty. “I must congratulate my dear wife for this honor ...

The Osun State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) , Hon Sunday Bisi has called on aggrieved PDP members to bring their complaints over the local government primary election process for resolutions. Responding to reports from some local governments over the primary process, the party chief called on those with grievances to be assured that all genuine complaints will be looked into, urging members to cultivate the habit of exploring internal mechanisms for the ventilation of their grievances. The Party chief who linked the hot contest for the party tickets to its huge popularity among the people assured those with questions to put their complaints in writing and submit to the state leadership. According to Hon Bisi, the party leadership will not support injustice in whatever form, hence the initial release of timetable for the primary process which include appeal even after a winner has emerged at the primary. “ The PDP is a very popular platform in Osun State, h...

By Chris Onuoha  The tenth coronation anniversary of the paramount ruler of Erinmo land in Osun State,  His Royal Majesty,  Oba Dr. Michael Odunayo Ajayi JP,  the Arowotawaya II, has kicked in earnest with array of cultural activities smoothly going on eventfully. The week long historical anniversary activites which started on Monday August 5th, with the grand finale gracefully expected on Saturday 10th had as scheduled,  opening prayer that was massively honoured by men of God that included the Supreme Head of the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church, Dr Alao; the General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye, represented by one of his senior pastors. Others were Bishop Isaac Abiara, representing his father, Baba Abiara, including other prominent men of God, Imams from Muslim communities and heads of traditional worshippers. Oba Arowotawaya II who was at the centre of attention with his royal dispositions declared the event ...

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with a former House Speaker in the state, Rt. Hon. Najeem Folasayo Salam, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday, celebrating his remarkable contributions to the progress of Osun state.  The Governor hails Rt. Hon. Salam as an admirable public figure given his dedication to public good, noting that his approach to governance, particularly in the eight years he presided over the state's legislature, underscores the premium he placed on the well-being of the people.  Governor Adeleke acknowledges the Ejigbo-born politician's ability to bring people together, foster bipartisan cooperation, and manage ideologies, saying the celebrant's passion to impact lives has earned him respect among friends and critics. "I join family, friends and well-wishers to celebrate a former Speaker in Osun state, Rt. Hon. Najeem Folasayo Salam, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday. Rt. Hon. Salam i...