Politics

Ekiti Gov. Felicitates Vice President

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The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has felicitated with the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, SAN; who turns 64 years today. Dr Fayemi in his congratulatory message in Ado-Ekiti by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka Oyebode described Prof Osinbajo as a distinguished Nigerian, a Continue Reading

News Analysis

Disobedience To Court Orders

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One of the most important powers of a court of law is to give orders, in fact, this power is strong to the extent that it regarded as the highest order in any country such that no president can upturn it except another court which is higher than the one that gives such order. The […]Continue Reading

Security

Refrain From Ethnic Profiling- Gov. Makinde

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Following the arrest of a suspected kidnapper in Ibarapa zone of the state, Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has promised the residents of the state that his administration would ensure that justice prevail on the matter. He stated this during a symbolic presentation of free exercise books to students of selected secondary schools in the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Speaker Gbajabiamila celebrates VP Osinbajo at 64

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has felicitated with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, as he clocks 64 years today. Mr Gbajabiamila said Osinbajo has been a patriot and democrat, whose services to his fatherland have been commendable, particularly since he became the Vice President in 2015. He noted that the VP […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Ondo NAWOJ Felicitates With New Permanent Secretary

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Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Ondo State council has Congratulated one of its veterans, Mrs Julie Fayeun of the State Ministry of Information, elevated to the position of Permanent Secretary in the Ondo State Civil Service.  NAWOJ notes with delight, that the elevation of Mrs Julie Fayeun is well deserved having pursued her career […]Continue Reading

Security

Ilora Kidnapping: Cleric Regains Freedom

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A Cleric, Rev. Toyin Aderinola has regained his freedom after spending six days in the kidnapper’s den. Rev. Aderinola who is also an Entrepreneur was abducted Tuesday night at the site of his event center which is still being developed along Ilora – Imini  in Afijio LCDA. According to family source, the kidnappers later called […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

NGO Sensitises Women On Personal Well Being

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The Executive Director of a Non- Governmental Organisation, Kids and Teens Resources Centre, Martin -Mary Falana has stressed the need for women to take decisions on issues concerning their health and wellbeing. Martin -Mary Falana made this assertion while speaking with network of health journalist on the issues of reproductive health and its challenges to […]Continue Reading

Politics

PDP Sweeps All Local Government Chairmanship Seats In Delta state

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Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC, has declared the People’s Democratic Party winner of all 25 Chairmanship positions in the recent March 6 Council Elections in the state. The Chairman of DSIEC Mr. Mike Ogbodu, made the announcement during the official declaration of results for the Chairmanship and Councillorship elections conducted during the weekend. Continue Reading

Crime

Police Arrest 3 Suspected Arsonists In Ibarapa

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The Oyo State Police Command would like to inform the general public that at about 0900 hrs of the 7th of March 2021, information was received that a group of persons, (later found out to be members of the Odua Peoples Congress-OPC), had invaded Kajola community in Ibarapa axis of the State. The invasion was […]Continue Reading

Crime

OPC Apprehends Herdsmen For Allegedly Terrorising Farmers In Ibarapa

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An herdsman alleged to have been terrorizing farmers at Ibarapa area of Oyo State, Iskilu Wakilu has been arrested by some Members of the Oodua People’s Congress, OPC. According to a community leader and secretary to the Farmers Association, Ibarapa Chapter, Mr Taiwo Adeagbo, Wakilu was arrested along with four of his children at Kajola […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Health Journalists Call For End To Gender Inequality

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The Network of Reproductive Health Journalists of Nigeria (NRHJN), has urged individuals, corporate organisations, and governments at all levels as well as other stakeholders to truly choose to challenge cultural stereotypes that prevent women and girls from accessing the full potentials of their sexual reproductive health rights, end all forms of Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Women Living With Disabilities Need To Be Integrated Into Leadership Positions – Activist

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As Nigeria Joins the rest of the world to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day, there have been agitations for the practical integration of women living with disabilities into leadership positions. Speaking with Journalists, the National Chairman, Speak Out For The Disabled People Initiative, Dr David Mathew affirmed that some women living with Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Let’s always speak out against gender bias – NAWOJ VP

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The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, B Zone wants Nigerians to collaborate and forge a gender-equal world. The Vice President of the Zone, Ayaba Omobola Akingbehin made the call in a statement issued by the Zonal Secretary, Funmi Adekoya, to mark this year’s International Women’s Day. Ayaba Akingbehin speaking on the theme, “Choose To […]Continue Reading

Health

UCH, NCDC, Hold Free Covid-19 Screening In Ibadan

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About eight hundred people have benefited from free COVID-19 screening at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan. Our health correspondent reports that the programme was organized by a non-governmental organization in collaboration with the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC. One of the organizers, Mr Ade Adebajo said due to low turnout at the screening […]Continue Reading

Housing

I will continue to tackle the housing deficit – Gov. Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says his administration will embark on the regeneration programme in Government Residential Areas, GRAs. Prince Abiodun who made this known during an on-the-spot assessment of the five hundred housing units at the Kobape Housing Estate, along Sagamu-Abeokuta expressway, said his administration would continue to intensify efforts Continue Reading

Crime

Osun Police Nab 3 Kidnappers, Rescue 2 Victims

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Two travelers were again abducted by gunmen on Ife/Ibadan Expressway at Wasinmi Area of Ayedire Local Government Area of Osun State on Saturday evening. It was gathered that the two travelers were accosted while they were on their way from Ile-Ife to Ibadan by gunmen who took them to the nearby bush. A security source […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Christians should participate more in politics – Chief Obasanjo

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Nigerians as leaders in various capacities have been urged to strive towards making positive impacts on everyone in their circle and promote values for national development. The President, Ogun Baptist Conference, Dr Oyewale Oyeniyi made the call in Abeokuta at a special birthday reception organised to celebrate Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s 84th birthday. Dr Continue Reading

Health

President Buhari Urges Nigerians to Take Covid-19 Vaccine

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President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to take Covid-10 vaccine. This is contained in a Press Release by Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu The Release points out that Mr President along with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo have received the first doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine at the New Banquet […]Continue Reading

Education

2 FUTO Students Found Dead in Hostel

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Two undergraduate students of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri have been found dead in their hostel while a third occupant is in critical condition at a health facility in Owerri, Imo State. A statement from the Police Public relations Officer, Imo State Police Command Mr. Orlando Ikeokwu says following a report, men of the […]Continue Reading

Security

Residents Protest against Killing of Farmers by Herdsmen in Isaba Ekiti

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Residents of Isaba Ekiti, a community in Ikola Local Government, today protested against the killing of two people by gunmen. One of the victims is popularly known as Jisoro while the other is a security guard with a construction company. Their corpses have been recovered by the Amotekun Corps and deposited at morgue Some of […]Continue Reading

Sport

Sports Minister Visits Obafemi Awolowo Stadium

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Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has visited Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, formerly Liberty Stadium Ibadan, in continuation of his tour of sporting facilities and visit to team Nigeria athletes, preparing for the Olympic Games.  On a visit to the Sports hostel, the Minister promised that all illegal structures in the building would be taken […]Continue Reading

Security

Gunmen Attack FAAN Staff Quarters in Kaduna Airport

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Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly attacked the staff quarters of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) at Kaduna airport. It is not yet clear how they gained access but some staff living in the quarters who escape say families have been abducted, though the number is yet to be ascertained. Sources however […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Daddy Freeze Trends over N5m Adultery Case

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On Air Personality, Ifedayo Olarinde popularly known as ‘Daddy Freeze’, is to pay N5m for committing adultery with his lover, Benedicta Elechi. This development has seen Daddy Freeze who has been critical on the lifestyle of religious leaders with his #FreeTheSheeple movement, trending on Twitter. On February 18, 2021, a High Court sitting in Port […]Continue Reading

Health

PMB, VP Osinbajo Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Shot

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President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo have received a shot of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at the presidential villa, Abuja, on Saturday. The vaccine was administered by the president’s personal physician, while the vice-president’s vaccine was also administered by his personal physician. Governors will receive theirs on Wednesday. 3.92 million Continue Reading

Economy

Buyers Heave Sigh of Relief as Prices of Consumables Drop Gradually

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Buyers of food items in Ibadan are beginning to heave a sigh of relief over the sloppy drop in the prices of food stuffs at various markets across the metropolis. Our correspondent, Dayo Adu who observed commercial activities at Bodija Market reports that perishables like pepper, tomatoes and onions are now affordable while prices of […]Continue Reading