Politics

Oyebanji Urges Electorate to be Law Abiding Ahead of LG Polls Saturday

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By Amos Ogunrinde The Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission, EKSIEC will tomorrow (Saturday) conduct local government elections into the 16 statutory Councils and 22 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs. Thirteen political parties have indicated interest to participate in the exercise. Continue Reading

Crime

So-Safe Corps Sacks Officer for Alleged Theft

Web News 1 December 2023 50 0

The So-Safe Corps of Ogun State has dismissed one of its officers, identified as Yusuf Adeboye, over alleged stealing. Adeboye was said to have stolen some items and cash from the residence he was deployed to in Abeokuta as a security officer. The agency’s Commander, Soji Ganzallo, confirmed Adeboye’s dismissal in a statement made available […]Continue Reading

Security

Oyebanji Lauds Nigerian Army for Safeguarding Democracy

Web News 1 December 2023 65 0

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has urged the Nigerian Army to remain loyal to the country in order to safeguard democracy. Governor Oyebanji made this appeal while receiving the General Officer Commanding 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Bamidele Alabi in his office in Ado Ekiti. He said democracy is the best system of […]Continue Reading

Parenting Tips

When Punishment Becomes Life Threatening 

Web News 1 December 2023 63 0

By Olaitan Oye-Adeitan While in the midst of some ophthalmologists who came on medical outreach to Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria, some time ago, a young, dark in complexion beautiful girl was brought before the medical team.  The girl in her teens, appeared calm and promising but was assisted because she had a visual impairment. While […]Continue Reading

Security

Prison Decongestion: Minister Raises N585m, Secures Release of 150 Inmates

Web News 1 December 2023 54 0

The Federal Government, on Thursday, said it had raised N585m towards the settlement of fines for inmates in a bid to decongest correctional centres across the country. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, represented by an Assistant Director in the ministry, Dr Anayo Romanus-Nzekwe, disclosed this on Thursday in Kano, during the release of […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Shoot Out in Guinea-Bissau as National Guard Frees Detained Minister

Web News 1 December 2023 50 0

Heavy gunfire was reported in Guinea-Bissau’s capital on Friday morning hours after some National Guard soldiers went to free a detained minister and a senior state official. Members of the National Guard took the officials before seeking refuge in barracks south of the capital. Special Forces then intervened after attempts to negotiate failed, resulting in […]Continue Reading

Education

JAMB Begins Sales of Form January 15

Web News 1 December 2023 55 0

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the dates for activities that will culminate in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, in a statement, indicated that barring any unforeseen circumstances that might warrant a change in plans, January 15 to February 26, has been fixed for the sale of […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Military Helicopter Crashes in Port Harcourt

Web News 1 December 2023 76 0

A Nigerian Air Force helicopter, on Friday, crash-landed and exploded at the NAF Base, Port Harcourt. Though what led to the crash could not be immediately ascertained, it was learnt that the incident occurred around 7.50 am. A source said, “I was inside my apartment when I heard this thunderous sound at the NAF Base. […]Continue Reading

Labour

New salary begins April 1 2024 – FG

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The Federal Government on Thursday said a new minimum wage regime would come into effect on April 1, 2024. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, who disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja, said the current N30,000 minimum wage would expire at the end of March 2024. Mohammed said this […]Continue Reading

Crime

Perpetrators of slained director will be brought to justice – Gov Abiodun

Web News 1 December 2023 49 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has assured the family of the slain Director of Finance and Administration in the Governor’s Office, Mr. Taiwo Oyekanmi and the people of the state that the perpetrators behind the killing will be caught and brought to justice. Prince Abiodun also said his administration would take […]Continue Reading

Legislature

Lawmaker Commends Budget Defence Process

Web News 1 December 2023 50 0

By Mojisola Oladele The Chairman, Osun State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr Saheed Fatunmise says the ongoing budget defence presents a significant opportunity for the committee to scrutinize and access the financial proposals put forth by the State Government. Mr Fatunmise stated this during the Budget Defence of some Ministries, Departments, Continue Reading

Legislature

OYHA Makes Case for Domestication of Women’s Peace Security Agenda

Web News 1 December 2023 69 0

By Mosope Kehinde  As part of the effort towards realizing a more peaceful and gender-equitable society, the Oyo State House of Assembly has urged the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion to collaborate with the United Nations Women and other technical partners for support on the adoption of the resolution of the United Nations, […]Continue Reading

Education

Lawmaker Calls for Implementation of Teachers Retirement Age

Web News 29 November 2023 53 0

By Mosope Kehinde Lawmaker representing Atiba State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Gbenga Oyekola has called for the adoption and implementation of the recently enacted Harmonized Retirement Age for Teachers in Nigeria Act, 2022. In a motion titled; Need For Adoption And Implementation Of The New Sixty Five (65) Years Retirement […]Continue Reading

News

Abiodun Presents 2024 Appropriation Bill to House of Assembly

Web News 29 November 2023 34 0

By Omolara Adasofunjo Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun will on Thursday, 30th November 2023 present the state’s budget proposal for the year 2024 before the State House of Assembly.  The Speaker of the House, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, who read the Governor’s letter during a plenary at the  Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, Assembly Complex said the […]Continue Reading

Education

Your Welfare, Security are Prime Goals, Makinde Assures Corps Members

Web News 29 November 2023 36 0

By Dayo Adu The NYSC in Oyo State says it has recorded low applications for redeployment from corps members who are in camp for the 2023 Batch C, Stream 2 Orientation course. The State Coordinator NYSC, Oyo State, Mr. Abel Oche, made this known at the swearing-in ceremony of 2023 Batch C, Stream 2 corps […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Oyo Recommends Operating Procedure for Poultry Farmers

Web News 29 November 2023 39 0

Oluwakayode Banjo Oyo State government has recommended standard operating procedure (SOP) for Poultry Processing Farmers to avert zoonotic diseases. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Oladunkanmi Olaleye, said the move was to sanitize poultry business in the state and ensure the safety of lives and properties of the citizenry.  The Commissioner Continue Reading

Sport

Gateway Games: Organising Committee Wants Preparation Fast-Tracked

Web News 29 November 2023 33 0

By  Olusegun Folarin The  Main Organising Committee for the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged ” 2024 Gateway Games” has expressed satisfaction with the preparations in place towards successful hosting of the games. The Secretary, of the Main Organising Committee, Mrs Techla Opara stated this while speaking with journalists at the main bowl of MKO Continue Reading

News

FRCN NUJ Marks Annual Press Week

Web News 29 November 2023 57 0

By Adebukola Aluko The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FRCN chapel will on Sunday, 3rd December, commence a week-long activity to mark its annual press week. A statement by the planning committee, chaired by Mrs Abisola Oluremi indicates that the celebration will kick start with a thanksgiving service to be held at World Outreach Revival […]Continue Reading

Entertainment

Laide Bakare Gives Marriage Another Shot

Web News 28 November 2023 49 0

*Says “Have enough courage to love one more time” Spicy and Trendy Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare is set to give marriage another shot despite having 2 failed marriages Reported months back that it appeared that the controversial actress had found love again. The 42-year-old actress had posted a loved-up video of herself and her new […]Continue Reading

Culture

I was never remanded in prison – Oranmiyan of Okoland

Web News 28 November 2023 80 0

By Mathew Famakinde/Temitope Mosadomi The Oranmiyan of Okoland, Oba Olagoke Oyeyode has urged Journalists to always keep to the ethics of the profession by balancing their reports before publication or broadcast.  Oba Oyeyode stated this during an interview with Radio Nigeria in his palace while reacting to the recent news by a section of the […]Continue Reading

Education

Dream Big, Be the Change You Wish, Adeleke Tells Corps Members

Web News 28 November 2023 70 0

By Adenitan Akinola  The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke says members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC deployed to Osun State should see the scheme as a stepping stone towards the actualisation of their dreams and aspirations. Governor Adeleke gave this admonition while delivering his address at the swearing-in and opening ceremony of the […]Continue Reading

Sport

Nigerian Army Holds 28th Tiger Golf Open Tournament in December

Web News 28 November 2023 60 0

By Rasheedah Makinde The 2 Division Nigerian Army Ibadan is to organize its 28th Tiger Golf Open Tournament next month.  This is contained in a statement signed in Ibadan by the 2 Division Nigerian Army public relations officer, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Ekeocha. According to the statement, the Tiger Opens Golf Tournament is an annual event […]Continue Reading

News

Governor Abiodun Swears In New Permanent Secretaries 

Web News 28 November 2023 89 0

By Bimbo Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has sworn in four newly appointed permanent secretaries. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Exco chambers, Governor’s office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun noted that the new appointees were selected from a pool of qualified directors. Congratulating the newly appointed permanent Continue Reading

Obituary

Alaba Lawson for Burial Dec. 8

Web News 28 November 2023 64 0

A Week-long schedule of activities has been unveiled for the burial of the late renowned entrepreneur and Iyalode of Yorubaland, Chief Alaba Lawson, between Friday 1st and 8th December 2023.  The funeral activities announced to journalists in Abeokuta by the Central Planning Committee included a special service in Lagos by the NACCIMA Business Women Group […]Continue Reading

Governance

Gov. Abiodun Approves Projects for Councillors

Web News 28 November 2023 40 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved constituency projects for the 236 councillors in the state. Prince Abiodun made this known at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, when he received the councillors who were on ground to pass a vote of confidence on his administration. The Governor said the approval was […]Continue Reading