Year: 2019

Security

Ondo Police Command Vows to Rescue Kidnapped Travelers

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Following reported kidnapping of some travelers in Owo-Akoko axis, the Ondo state Police command has deployed over three thousand of its men and officers to carry out special patrols on the highways. This is part of the steps by the command to ensure hitch-free festive period in the state. Continue Reading

News Analysis

Discouraging Cyber crime among Nigerians

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Cybercrime is a criminal activity that involves a computer network device or a network. While most cybercrimes are carried out in order to generate profit for cybercriminals, others are carried out against computer devices directly to damage or disable them, while others use computers or Continue Reading

Religion

OSHA Holds 2019 Nine Lessons and Carols

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Nigerians have been urged to be their brother’s keeper and live in peaceful coexistence in the spirit of Christmas. The Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye made the call during the Assembly Carol of nine lesson & Praise Night tagged “Xpression 01” in Continue Reading

Economy

Gov. Makinde Assents 2020 Budget

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Governor Seyi Makinde has assented 2020 budget of over Two Hundred and Thirteen billion naira for Oyo State. The signing of the budget was held at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s Office Secretariat,Ibadan.  Correspondent Iyabo Adebisi reports that the budget was increased by four Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Market Survey in Osun as Festivities Roll in

Web News 23 December 2019 573 0

In spite of the economic realities in the country, citizens throng to markets in Osun State shopping in preparation for Christmas and New Year celebration. Radio Nigeria correspondent, Olufunke Adeosun, who was at the popular Atakumosa market, Ilesa on market survey, reports that there is Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Assembly to Pass 2020 Appropriation Bill

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The Osun State House of Assembly is set to pass the 2020 Appropriation Bill following the adoption of the report of House Committee on Finance and Appropriation at the plenary of the House. This follows the presentation of the Budget by the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Taiwo Adebayo. The Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Osun Assembly Holds Party for Children

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Children have been urged to be focused in their studies as it will position them to contribute to the progress and future of the country. The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye made the call in Osogbo during the Assembly children’s party in collaboration with Gold Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Yuletide: Traders in Akure Lament Low Patronage

Web News 23 December 2019 599 0

As the festive season hit the peak, traders have lamented low patronage despite rush in the market. Staff reporter Tosin Aderibigbe went round the market in Akure the Ondo State capital to feel the pulse of the season. The reportContinue Reading

Politics

Gov. Makinde Inaugurates 68 LG Caretaker Chairmen

Web News 23 December 2019 560 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated sixty-eight local government caretaker chairmen across the 33 councils and 35 Local Council development areas in the state. The inauguration was held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Yuletide: Activities Gear up in Osun

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The Yuletide is a busy period of the year with much activities including increase in commercial transactions, movement of people and materials. As the Christmas celebration knocks at the door, correspondent, Adenitan Akinola takes a look at the situation in Osun State. His reportContinue Reading

Agriculture

FG, CBN Merges Forces To Promote Agriculture

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The Federal Government in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, is to provide necessary financial and logistic supports to help National Cooperatives for Commercial and Industrial Agriculture, NACCIA, achieve its mandate of helping Nigerians to engage in large scale Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde Appoints Adibi As OYSAA DG

Web News 22 November 2019 968 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of a former member of the House of Representatives Mr Temilola Adibi, as the Director-General of the Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OYSAA). A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr.Taiwo Continue Reading

Yoruba

Apero àwọn Gómìnà pè fún ilaniloye lórí ọ̀rọ̀ kobakungbe

Web News 21 November 2019 681 0

Apero àwọn Gómìnà nílè yíì, NGF, tí gba ilé ìgbìmò asofin àgbà ilé yíì níyànjú láti gunle ìpàdé ìta gbangba lórí àbá òfin kan tonise pẹ̀lú sísọ ọ̀rọ̀ kobakungbe láti rí dájú pé, wón gbo èrò aráàlú lórí àbá òfin náà. Alága Apero àwọn Gómìnà ohun, tí í ṣe Gómìnà ìpínlè Sokoto, Aminu Tambuwa ló Continue Reading

Education

Oyo Govt has achieved great feat in education – UBEC

Web News 21 November 2019 660 0

Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, says its intervention fund will ensure that education is more accessible.  UBEC, State Coordinator, Dr Lydia Gbagi stated this at UBEC/OYOSUBEB intervention project bid opening held in Ibadan. Dr Gbagi, who explained that Oyo State Government had Continue Reading

Security

Police Confirms Attack on Oyo Commissioner

Web News 21 November 2019 613 0

Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Shina Olukolu has confirmed the attack on the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Mr Abdulraheem Abiodun by unknown gunmen. He said the gunmen attacked the commissioner’s car, which led to the death of his driver while his orderly, who sustained Continue Reading

News

Army Reiterates Commitment to Cordial Relation with Civil Populace

Web News 21 November 2019 656 0

The Nigerian Army has renewed commitment to promoting more cordial interactions and peaceful relationship between the civilian residents and personnel of the Army through its civil military cooperation initiative.  Army Coordinator, Women Special Operational Battalion, Abuja, Lieutenant Continue Reading

Yoruba

Onímọ̀ ìsègùn késí àwọn èèyàn lórí àbójútó ìlera

Web News 21 November 2019 695 0

Wọ́n ti rọ àwọn èèyàn ilẹ̀ yíì, láti ma sọ́rase lórí ìgbé-ayé wọn àti irúfẹ́ ónjẹ tí wọ́n yóò ma jẹ, lọ́nà àto dènà bíbọ́ sí pánpẹ́ àisàn ìtọ̀ súgàr. Àarẹ ẹgbẹ́ àwọn tóní ìtọ̀ sugar, olóyè Emmanuẹl Adeyinka sọ̀rọ̀ àmọ̀ràn yíì níbi ètò àyẹ̀wò ìlera ọ̀fẹ́ ọlọ́jọ́ kan, èyítí ẹgbẹ́ àwọn olùgbé Continue Reading

Yoruba

Aisha Buhari se ìpolongo ìgbógúnti ìkú ìyálọ́mọ

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Aya àarẹ ilẹ̀ yíì, Arábìnrin Aisha Buhari ti sèfilọ́lẹ̀ ètò ìpolongo tó dá lórí àti jẹ́kí ìrẹ́pọ̀ wà láarin àwọn abiyamọ àtàwọn ọmọ tuntun, pẹ̀lú ètò ìlara àwọn èwe tófimọ́ dídènà àisàn ibà, àti sisọnọ lórí óunjẹ afáralókun lábẹ́ ètò kan soso. Arábìnrin Buhari ẹnití aya Gómìnà ìpínlẹ̀ Kẹbbi, Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ilé ẹjọ́ fagilé àgbéga àwọn ọba mọ́kànlélógún nílu ìbàdàn

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Lẹ́yìn osù mẹ́tàléláadọta tí wọ́n sàgbéga fún àwọn ọba kan nílu ìbàdàn látọ̀dọ̀ Gómìnà àná nípinlẹ̀ Ọyọ Sẹnatọ Abiọla Ajimọbi, ilé ẹjọ́ gíga ti ìpínlẹ̀ yí ti wọ́gilé ilé ìwé òfin tí wọ́n tẹ̀lé láti sàgbéga ọ̀hún. Nígbàtí ńfọwọ́sí àdéhùn yíyanjú ẹjọ́ tí ìjọba ìpínlẹ̀ yi àti èyí tí òsì Olúbàdàn Continue Reading

Crime

Gun Men Attack Commissioner, Kill Driver in Oyo

Web News 21 November 2019 664 0

The Oyo State Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Mr. Abdul-Raheem Abiodun’s car has been reportedly attacked by unknown gunmen last night which led to a police officer sustaining gunshot injuries and the killing of the Commissioner’s driver. Informed sources indicated that the police Continue Reading

Health

DAN Organises Free Medical Screening in Oyo State

Web News 21 November 2019 712 0

About one hundred residents of Sango in Ibadan have benefited from a free medical screening organized by Diabetes Association of Nigeria. The screening which was in collaboration with the university college hospital, U.C.H covered test of blood glucose, blood pressure, height and body weight. Continue Reading

Politics

OYSHA Prioritizes Security Agriculture and Economy at Town Hall Meeting

Web News 21 November 2019 627 0

Participants at the first town hall meeting to set agenda for the Oyo State house of assembly have urged the lawmakers to give priority to security, agriculture and economy in their legislative duties. The participants who were drawn from each constituency in Oyo state also demanded for laws Continue Reading

Crime

Ogun Customs Seize ₦2.5 Million Fake Currency

Web News 21 November 2019 3854 0

Men of Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun Area 1 Command intercepted fake currency notes worth two and a half million Naira at Ihunbo security checkpoint along with Idiroko border town in Ogun State. According to the Command spokesman, Abdullahi Maiwada, the fake currency was found in Continue Reading

Economy

Reviving Igbeti Marble Site Will Boost State IGR- OYSHA

Web News 21 November 2019 1474 0

The need for the Oyo state government to fastrack the takeoff operation of Igbeti Marble site and getting investors for the development of other mineral deposits in the state form part of resolutions during plenary at the Oyo state house of assembly.  This followed the adoption of a report Continue Reading

Politics

Workers Verification Not a Ploy to Downsize – Makinde

Web News 21 November 2019 578 0

Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has urged the civil servants in the state not to see workers verification exercise as ploy to downsize but for development of the state. He stated this while flagging off the verification and payroll validation exercise at Agodi, Governor’s Continue Reading