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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
*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
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
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
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
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
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
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