By Olukayode Banjo Federal Government has approved 25% and 35% salary increments for civil servants on the remaining six consolidated salary structures. The salary structures include; the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure, Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Continue Reading
By Tanimu Salihu [Abuja] The House of Representatives Committees on Petroleum Resources Midstream and Downstream has assured Nigerians that the Logistic Problem hindering adequate supply of Petroleum Products which has resulted to long queues in filling stations across the country has been resolved. The Chairman of the Committees, Mr. Ikenga Ogochinyere and Mr. Henry Continue Reading
Twenty-four people have died after a section of a mountainside highway collapsed in China’s Guangdong province, following days of heavy rain. Thirty others were taken to hospital after a 17.9m (58 feet) stretch of the Meilong expressway crumbled at 02:10 local time (19:10 BST) on Wednesday. Authorities have yet to state the cause of the […]Continue Reading
By Adebukola Aluko/Titilayo Kupoliyi Long queues of commercial and private vehicles, as well as motorcycles and tricycles which started in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Monday, persist. A visit by Radio Nigeria to some filling stations at Ring Road, Oke-Ado, Dugbe and Mokola axis revealed that most of the filling stations were not open […]Continue Reading
The mother of an Israeli-American man being held in Gaza has told the BBC that Israel and Hamas must urgently agree on a new ceasefire and hostage release deal. Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s son Hersh, who turned 23 four days before he was kidnapped from the Nova festival on 7 October, was seen in captivity in a […]Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun has assured that the 8th Assembly would continue to advocate for policies aimed at promoting fair and equitable working environment for workers to thrive and succeed in their respective fields. Prince Egbedun gave the assurance in a statement by his Chief Press […]Continue Reading
By Mosope Kehinde Chairman, House Of Representatives Committee on Digital and Information Communication Mr Adedeji Olajide has called for improved welfare and well-being of Nigerian workers. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Tolu Mustapha, in commemoration of Workers day, the lawmaker commended the workers for their dedication and hard […]Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Residents and road users in the Olodo area of Ibadan have lauded the Oyo State government for keeping up to its promise to open up a section of the Olodo Bridge under construction for pedestrians by April 30, 2024. The State Commissioner for Public Work and Transport, Professsor Daud Sangodoyin while opening the […]Continue Reading
By Olawale Asake The Alalubosa residence of the Olubadan Designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has been a beehive of activities with individuals and groups paying homage to the recently nominated 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. Among the people who have recently visited the Olubadan Designate include a Prominent Business Mogul, Chief Bode Amao and Former President- General […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Residents of flood-prone areas in Ogun State have been charged to relocate and adopt safety measures against flooding in view of experts’ prediction that some parts of the state will experience flash and urban flooding this year. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya who announced this at the State Flood Alert […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has affirmed his commitment to executing his administration’s multi billion Naira infrastructure projects which started with Phase 1 expected to be completed by December 2024. Governor Adeleke stated this at the flag-off of Dualisation of Ilesa – Akure expressway Junction – Brewery – Continue Reading
By Francisca Irekpita Another batch of 46 inmates awaiting trial at both the Old Abeokuta Custodial Center, Ibara and the new facility at Oba, Ogun State have been granted freedom by the State Chief judge, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu. This brings to 49 the total number of persons released by the Chief Judge in the quarterly […]Continue Reading
By Folake Oye A middle aged man has been beaten to death by a mob in Osogbo, Osun State for allegedly stealing a motorcycle. The suspect, whose identity was not known was caught red handed riding away a Bajaj motorcycle at a filling station at Oke-Baale Area Monday night. A witness, who did not want […]Continue Reading
Classic to Exotic Varieties……….. By Adetutu Adetule Cabbage may not be the most attractive vegetable, but it’s full of nutritional goodness that can keep you feeling strong and healthy. From boosting your immune system to improving your digestion, cabbage and its health benefits deserve a place at your table. “Cabbage is good for you. It’s […]Continue Reading
Personnel of the Nigerian Navy have rescued over 250 passengers onboard a capsized boat in Rivers State. The three-deck wooden boat was said to have departed from a local market in the Sangana area of Bayelsa State around 10 pm on April 28, 2024. In a statement on Tuesday, the Navy’s Director of Information, Commodore […]Continue Reading
At least one suspected attacker was found dead in the front yard of a barricaded home after a standoff that lasted three hours, police said. Authorities said two armed suspects were involved. It is one of the deadliest assaults on US law enforcement in decades. The officers were part of a US Marshals Service-led task […]Continue Reading
By Olusegun Folarin Ogun State Government has sealed off a private company whose truck was involved in an accident that caused an explosion in the Ita-Oshin area of Abeokuta North Local Government Area on Saturday. Speaking with Journalists after sealing off the premises of the company located at Onijoganjogan, Abeokuta, the Senior Special Assistant to […]Continue Reading
By Olawale Asake A foremost Journalist and former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba has called on the Media Professionals to remain resolute and be committed to the tenets of Journalism, describing it as a profession of integrity and honour. Chief Osoba made the call while inaugurating the League of Veteran Journalists’ House built […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The lingering fuel scarcity has paralysed socio-economic activities in some parts of Ogun state which also contributed to low turnout of Students in both Public and Private schools as new academic sessions begins in the State. Radio Nigeria learnt that the sudden and artificial scarcity of fuel was already taking its painful […]Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Osun State Council has called on governments to address worsening fuel scarcity in the State. A statement by the Chairman and Secretary of the council, Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu and Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin noted that the situation has crippled business activities in the state as many vehicles and […]Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has reiterated his commitment to making the state a modern agribusiness hub in Sub-Saharan Africa, just as he promised to give more support to farmers and improve infrastructure and security with a view to attracting large investments in agriculture to the state. He stated this in […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Three Inmates in Ogun State have been granted amnesty by the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu as part of efforts to decongest correctional facilities across the state. The trio Joseph Apan, Nureni Oladosu and Babatunde Fagbayi were released during Prison Visit and Jail delivery exercise, at the Ilaro Correctional Continue Reading
Rallies have taken place across Australia in response to a wave of recent violence against women. Demonstrators want gender-based violence to be declared a national emergency and stricter laws put in place to stop it. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the issue was a national crisis. In Australia, a woman has been killed on average […]Continue Reading
Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez will break his silence on Monday and announce whether or not he will step down following the opening of a corruption probe into his wife’s business dealings. The 52-year-old, in office since 2018 and only reappointed to another term in November, is expected to address the media from the Moncloa […]Continue Reading
The Ondo State Police Command, says it has begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of one Mr Alaba Abe, who is one of the ward campaign coordinators of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The late Abe was among Aiyedatiwa’s campaign coordinators during last Saturday’s All Progressives Congress governorship primary in Ondo State, which Aiyedatiwa […]Continue Reading