Health

Oyo Govt Offers Free TB Treatment for Residents

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By Mosope Kehinde Members of the public experiencing cough of more than two weeks have been advised to present themselves for free Tuberculosis, TB, screen and treatment at the primary health care centres in the thirty three local government areas of Oyo state. Deputy Director, Public Health, Continue Reading

Labour

NLC Set to embark on Nationwide Strike

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed public sector workers in the country to embark on strike beginning from Wednesday next week. Joe Ajaero, NLC president, gave the directive at an ongoing media briefing at Labour House in Abuja on Wednesday. He also directed that affiliate unions constituting the Nigeria Labour Congress should also be […]Continue Reading

Family & Relationship

Heart To Heart; Love Vs Trust 3

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At what point in a relationship can trust be established? Make it a date with the Soul man on radio, ‘Dayo Adenuga, this Wednesday night, 22nd March 2023, on Heart To Heart, A love and relationship programme on Premier 93.5 FM for Season 3 of the Love Vs Trust Series. Tune in to Premier 93.5fm […]Continue Reading

Politics

Perpetrators of electoral violence should be prosecuted – Observers

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By Oghenero Eghweree Civil society organizations say security agencies should prosecute perpetrators of electoral violence in the just concluded Governorship and State Assemblies election to serve as a deterrent to others in future polling exercises. They made the observation in Asaba, the Delta State capital, at a Civil Society Observers’ Coalition Press Conference on the Continue Reading

Communication

Reps Backs Use Of NIN for Sim Registration

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House of Representatives has passed the second reading of a bill for an act to make mandatory the use of the National Identity Number (NIN) in the registration of SIM cards by all mobile telecommunication network operators with the Identity Management Commission. Leading the debate on the general principles of the Bill, the sponsor, Mr […]Continue Reading

Entertainment

Level Up your Hair Styles, We Got You Covered

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Spicy and Trendy………. Are you looking for your next protective style to rock this year? Well, Looking for an easy way to level up your next set of braids? Classic beaded looks are everywhere right now, and for good reason, they’re the perfect addition to any braided hairstyle, whether you’re wearing traditional Fulani braids, knotless […]Continue Reading

Crime

Unknown Gunmen Murder Ex-permanent Secretary, Wife

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  The family of an ex-permanent secretary in Ogun State, Adefemi Egbeoluwa, and his wife, Oluwafunmilayo, have been grieving after their lifeless bodies were found at their residence around Allen Avenue, in the Ikeja area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the couple were at home with their domestic worker on the day of […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Kyari’s Application to Thrash Charges Rejected

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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed an application by a suspended Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, praying the court to strike out all charges against him. The Presiding Judge, Justice Emeka Nwite on Wednesday, dismissed the application stating that the court has the exclusive right and Jurisdiction to hear drug-related cases as […]Continue Reading

Feature

Do you Know World’s Most Dangerous Animal?

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By Titilayo Kupoliyi If you are asked to name the most dangerous animal in the world, what may readily come to mind would have been a lion or a tiger. Though they have dangerous features, they are however not as dangerous as Cassowaries. Cassowaries are native to Northern Australia, New Guinea, and surrounding islands. They are […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Four killed in Fresh Russia attack on Ukraine

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At least four persons have been killed in a fresh Russian attack on several Ukrainian cities. Upper floors of two student dormitories were hit early on Wednesday in a drone strike in the city of Rzhyshchiv, on the outskirts of the capital. A rescue service said an 11-year-old was among the wounded. Separately, officials in […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Afghanistan,Pakistan Earthquake Claim 12

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At least 12 people were killed in Afghanistan and Pakistan by a strong earthquake felt across thousands of kilometres, but the region appeared Wednesday to have dodged the mass casualties usually associated with a tremor of such scale. The United States Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.5 quake was centred near Jurm in northeastern Afghanistan, […]Continue Reading

Environment

DON Frowns at Deforestation

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By Lanre Omotoso Activities such as burning of forest, animal grazing and deforestation are inimical to forest sustainability hence people should desist from those acts. Head, Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Dr. Deji Adejumo, gave the advice in an interview with Radio Nigeria to commemorate this year’s Continue Reading

Politics

Adeleke Promises Review of Disabilities Bill

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By Funmi Adekoya Osun state government says it will review the legal framework as it affects the people with disabilities within Osun State.  The governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke stated this at the distribution of support materials to people with disabilities. Governor Adeleke who directed the Ministry of Justice to review and bring up to date […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ogun PDP Storms INEC over Governorship Result

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By Wale Oluokun Ogun State Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the concluded governorship, Dr. Ladipupo Adebutu has led protesters to the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Ogun state governorship candidate and the protesters were however dispersed with gunshots by the security personnel guarding the INEC Continue Reading

News

CENSUS: Osun Gov Inaugurates Committee on Security, Logistics

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By Funmi Adekoya Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says he will give the necessary support for the success of the 2023 census. The governor stated this at the inauguration of the State Census Security and Logistics Committee held at the Exco Lounge of the Governor’s Office, Abere. Represented by the Secretary to the state […]Continue Reading

Religion

Ramadan: Sultan directs Muslims to look for New Moon

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Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Saad Abubakar has directed Muslims ummah in the country to start looking for the new crescent of Ramadan as from Wednesday 22 March 2023 equivalent to the Islamic calendar 29th of Sha aban. In a statement, the Chairman Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council Sokoto State, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu […]Continue Reading

Health

Enjoy the benefits of this Seasonal Vegetable

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By Adetutu Adetule Carrot is a cold-weather crop, and it also does well in warm climates. The optimum temperature for getting efficient growth is between 16 to 20 °C, while temperatures above 28°C drastically reduce top growth. Carrots are propagated using seeds. Carrot farming in Nigeria is an important root crop cultivated for its fleshy […]Continue Reading

Politics

Tegbe Congratulates Makinde for Second Term

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, a candidate in the just concluded general elections, Chief Joseph Tegbe has attributed Governor Seyi Makinde’s victory in Saturday’s governorship election to hard work and commitment to the welfare of the people of Oyo State. In a congratulatory message personally signed and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, Chief Tegbe […]Continue Reading

Politics

Guber Poll: Ogun PDP Kicks against Emergence of Dapo Abiodun as Winner

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By Wale Oluokun Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State has called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmud Yakubu to reverse the declaration of Prince Dapo Abiodun as the winner of the gubernatorial election in the state held last Saturday.  Chairman of the Party, Dr Sikirullah Ogundele while addressing a […]Continue Reading

News

Boss Mustapha Debunks Fake Twitter Account

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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has debunked a fake Twitter account credited to his name. A yet-to-be-identified operator of the account used his name to utter appalling statements against the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, and the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Adamawa state, Senator Aishatu Continue Reading

Politics

Election: Kano Lifts Dawn-To-Dusk Curfew

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Kano state government has lifted the dawn-to-dusk curfew imposed in the state. The government had earlier imposed a curfew to avoid a breakdown of law and order following tensions generated from the announcement of the results of the governorship and state Assembly elections. In a statement, Kano State Commissioner for information and internal affairs, Malam […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Oyo Govt, Stakeholders Explore 16 Tourism Sites

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By Olukayode Banjo The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism led a multi-sector team on a 4-day tour to about sixteen Tourism locations in Oyo State. The team, led by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Oyedele Oyesola, the Conservator of National Park, Sepeteri, Mr Adeniyi Kareem and other Tourism stakeholders […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Saudi Arabia Releases US Man Jailed Over Tweets

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Saudi Arabia has released a US citizen from prison more than a year after his conviction over tweets critical of the government. Saad Ibrahim Almadi, 72, who also has Saudi citizenship, was arrested in November 2021 when he arrived in Riyadh to visit his family. He was sentenced in October to 16 years in prison. […]Continue Reading

Politics

Census: NPC to Deploy 17,000 Personnel in Osun

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The National Population Commission, NPC, says that it will deploy 17,000 personnel for the conduct of the 2023 census in Osun State.  It also said it has started meeting with communities, where border issues are ongoing, to ensure a crisis-free exercise.  Addressing journalists in Osogbo, the Federal Commissioner representing Osun, Senator Mudashiru Hussain, said the Continue Reading

Foreign

Ukraine: US Urges China President to Probe Putin over Unceasing ‘War Crimes’

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The US has urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to press Vladimir Putin on ceasing the “war crimes” being carried out by Russia in Ukraine. The two will meet again on Tuesday for official talks during Mr Xi’s first visit to Moscow since the invasion. The White House’s National Security Council spokesman called on Mr Xi […]Continue Reading