Economy

Traders, Buyers, Hail Government Over New Akinyele Pepper Market

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Leaders at the new Akinyele Pepper Market have assured residents of Oyo state of peaceful co-existence to improve the socio-economic situation of the state. The chairman of the market, Alhaji Usman Yakko stated this in the market during an interview with Radio Nigeria correspondent. Alhaji Continue Reading

Crime

3 Die In Abeokuta Hit-And-Run Accident

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Three people have been presumed dead in a fatal crash that occurred along Abiola way, Olorunsogo, Abeokuta. The accident which occurred on Friday night involved a motorcycle and unidentified vehicle. The Spokesman of Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi confirmed the incident in a statement in Abeokuta. Mr Akinbiyi who […]Continue Reading

Politics

Secession: Let’s leverage on strength of our diversity – Aregbesola

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The Minister of Interior, Ọgbẹni Rauf Aregbesola says agitation for regional secession is a fruitless effort, hence the need to expand the scope of Nigeria’s democracy. The Minister stated this in Ibadan during his investiture as Grand patron of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Southwest zone. Ọgbẹni Aregbesola who is a two-term former governor […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Oyo Govt. Inaugurates Ultra-Modern Okada, Tricycle Loading Points

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurate two units of ultra-modern Okada and Tricycle loading points to ease conveyance of people to their different places of destinations.  While commissioning the project stationed at the Agodi Gate’s junction in Ibadan, Governor Makinde stated that the points would be equipped with infrastructure facilities and also Continue Reading

Education

Gov. Makinde Appoints Governing Council for LAUTECH

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has appointed a former chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan branch, Professor Ayodeji Omole, as the Pro-Chancellor of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. The governor equally appointed other members of the University’s Governing Council, including Professor Lanre Continue Reading

Foreign

At Least 32 Killed in Egypt Train Crash

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At least 32 people have been killed and more than 60 injured in a train crash in southern Egypt, the country’s railway authority says. Two carriages were derailed and overturned when two passenger trains collided in the province of Sohag. Emergency brakes were activated on the train in front by “unknown individuals”, causing the train […]Continue Reading

News

Abiy Ahmed: Eritrea ‘will withdraw’ troops from Ethiopia in Tigray conflict

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Eritrea will withdraw troops from its border with Ethiopia almost five months after a conflict started in the Tigray region, Ethiopia’s prime minister has said. The soldiers are there to back Ethiopia’s government as it fought a group that challenged the central government’s rule. Thousands have died in the conflict, human rights groups say. Eritrea […]Continue Reading

Education

NUC Approves Three Universities for Delta State

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The National Universities Commission, NUC has approved three new universities for Delta State. The Universities are Delta State University of Education Agbor, Dennis Osadebe University Asaba and Delta State University of Science and Technology Ozoro. The Executive Secretary of NUC, Professor Abubakar Rasheed while presenting the licence to the Delta state Governor, Dr Continue Reading

Health

LASG to Revive Ambulance Points for Emergency Response

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The Lagos State Government has promised to revive its ambulance points and also establish more in all the Council Development Areas of the State to boost emergency response golden hours. Permanent Secretary in the state’s Ministry of Health, Dr Segun Ogboye made this known when he received the Emergency Management Agency’s team led by the […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Gomina Makinde Fipinuhan Lori Atunse Papako Ofurufu Ilu Ibadan

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Gomina Ipinle Oyo, Onimo ero Seyi Makinde so pe gbogbo eto ti isejoba re la kale lo tin lo lowo lati mu ki papako ofurufu ilu ‘Badan di eyi ti gbogbo eeyan lekun yi joma lo. O siso loju oro yi, lasiko ti ogaagba ileese Ologun Ofurufu, Air Vice Marshal Olaonipekunn Makinde se abewo ekuse […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ile Igbimo Asofin gba Lero pe ki Ogaagba Olopa Ma lo Saa Odun Merin

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Lasiko ijoko ile, lati mu ki agbega de ba ilese ohun, ati aba ofin lori idasile ileeko ti won yo ti maa ko nipa ile olopa, Ogbeni Yusuf Gagdi tenumo ipinnu ile ise olopa atawon eka to se koko. Gegebi asofin naa tiwi, gbigbe liana kale ti yio risi asiko ti IGP yoo lo ninu ofiisi […]Continue Reading

Sport

Super Eagles Land in Cotonou, Ready for Benin Republic Clash

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived Cotonou, Benin Republic ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Squirrels of Benin Republic. The Super Eagles are scheduled to face the Squirrels at the Stade Charles de Gaulle, Porto-Novo. Gernot Rohr’s men will hold a training session inside the Stade Charles de […]Continue Reading

Sport

Ibrahimovic Returns To International Football with an Assist in World Cup 2022 Qualifier

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The 39-year-old volleyed the ball across the area for Viktor Claesson to bundle home just before the break. Georgia had few chances although Levan Shengelia was denied late on by a superb Kristoffer Nordfeldt save. Ibrahimovic’s return meant he became the oldest player to represent Sweden. The AC Milan striker beat the previous record of […]Continue Reading

News

Nigerians Deserve A Police Force They Can Trust – Gbajabiamila

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has stressed the need to prioritize recruitment, training and funding of the Nigeria Police force. Mr Gbajabiamila was speaking at a public hearing on a bill for an act to repeal the police service act and enact the police service commission bill 2020 as well […]Continue Reading

Transportation

US Speaks on New Work Visa for Nigerians

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The United States Mission in Nigeria on Thursday denied offering a new type of work visa to Nigerians between the ages of 40 and 55 years. This is in response to a supposed press release by United States Embassy announcing the work permit for Nigerians. But the US authority said the purported press release circulating […]Continue Reading

Education

Federal Polytechnic Ayede: Ogbomoso Names Committee for Takeoff

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Host Community Implementation Committee, a body of reputable sons and daughters of Ogbomosoland constituted few weeks ago in order to see to the off take of the newly announced Federal Polytechnic Ayede, has been named. The committee which is headed by the Minister of Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare is called Ogbomosoland Consultative Council, OCC. Addressing […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

OAU Staff Commits Suicide after Notifying Family

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A staff of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, identified as Fisayo Oyeniyi has committed suicide in his residence. Report indicates that Oyeniyi, who was one of the armed guards in the security department, sent a suicide note to his mother, wife and children informing them that he was fed up of life, before hanging himself in […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Fire Breaks out in Kenya during British Military Exercise

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A fire broke out in a wildlife conservancy in Kenya during an exercise by British troops stationed in the country, the British army said. “We can confirm that there has been a fire during a UK led exercise in Kenya and that investigations are ongoing,” a spokesman for the British army said in a statement […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Boulder Shooting: Mental Health Hearing Granted for Suspect

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The man suspected of shooting dead 10 people at a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, has made his first appearance in court. The presiding judge said Ahmad al-Aliwi Al Issa, 21, would remain held without bail as he granted a mental health hearing requested by a defence lawyer. The Syrian-born US citizen is charged with […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Plans to make Ibadan Airport transport hub on course – Gov. Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says plans by his administration to make Ibadan Airport a regional transportation hub are on course.  He made this known while receiving the Air Officer Commanding, AOC, Logistics Command, Ikeja, Air Vice Marshal Olaonipekun Makinde on a courtesy call at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. The governor said his Continue Reading

Health

Nigeria Records 97 New Covid-19 Cases

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97 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-50Kaduna-12FCT-10Bayelsa-8Imo-3Kwara-3Bauchi-2Osun-2Akwa Ibom-1Edo-1Kano-1Ogun-1Oyo-1Plateau-1Zamfara-1 162,275 confirmed149,882 discharged2,036 deaths Source: NCDCContinue Reading

Crime News

NSCDC Arrests OYRTMA Officials for Stealing Covid-19 Palliatives

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, Oyo State Command, has paraded three officials of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Agency (OYRTMA) for alleged STEALING OF 70 bags of maize COVID-19 palliatives. Whike parading the suspects at the command headquarters, agodi ibadan, NSCDC Commandant , Mr Iskilu Akinsanya, said the suspects were arrested […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Olaiya Flyover: Osun Assembly Assures Residents of Timely Completion

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The Osun House of Assembly has assured members of the public that the Olaiya Flyover would be delivered before expiration date. Chairman House Committee on Works and Transport, Mr. Taofeek Badmus gave the assurance while addressing newsmen after oversight visit to ongoing Olaiya Flyover and some projects in the state. Mr. Badmus noted that with […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

SARS: Father Seeks N50million Compensation for Son’s Killing

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A sixty six year old man, Kolawole Owoade has cried to the Oyo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality for the award of fifty million naira as general compensation for the loss of his son Adewale Owoade killed by men of Special Anti Robbery Squads in 2006. Mr.  Owoade also said the money would […]Continue Reading

Security

Oyo CP Visits Soun, Solicits Support on Security

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Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Ngozi Onadeko says the Command is striving to ensure peace across the state. The commissioner stated this when she paid a courtesy call on Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oladunni Oyewunmi at his palace in Ogbomoso. The commissioner said since she took over activities of police in Oyo State, the […]Continue Reading