Security

Insecurity: South-West Govs., Traditional Rulers, Security Chiefs Meet in Ibadan

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South-West governors and traditional rulers met in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Saturday, to appraise the security situation of the zone.Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum,Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State who spoke at the end of the meeting said that though the meeting was at Continue Reading

Security

S/West Governors, Traditional Rulers, Security Chiefs Meet In Ibadan

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South-West governors and some first class traditional rulers in the Southwest zone of the country are currently holding a security meeting at the Executive Chamber of the Agodi Government Secretariat, Ibadan. The meeting which commenced at about 3 pm has in attendance the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, Dr Kayode Fayemi, Governors Rotimi […]Continue Reading

Politics

Senator Balogun Facilitates FG Grants For 300 SMEs

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Three hundred persons in Oyo South Senatorial District have benefitted from Federal government grant through Small and Medium Scale Enterprises of Nigeria, SMEDAN, facilitated by the lawmaker representing the district at the upper chamber, Senator Kola Balogun to start or boost their businesses. The beneficiaries who were selected from the nine local governments which make Continue Reading

Crime

Assassins Shoot Man in the Head In Presence of Pregnant Wife, Kids in Benin

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Shooters reject a financial plea and waited until he was dead before leaving. Gained entry after jumping a fence and force the door opened A 40-Year-old man has been shot dead at his residence in Benin city Edo state by some suspected unknown gunmen believed to be assassins. The assailants killed the deceased, identified as […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Tinubu Urges Peace in Nigeria

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The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has called for peace among all ethnic, tribal and religious groups in Nigeria. Tinubu made the call on Friday, during the Eighth-Day Fidau Prayer for the late Alhaji Lateef Jakande, the first Civilian Governor of Lagos State. He said that the country was […]Continue Reading

Health

FGM is a violation of girls’, women rights – Mrs Makinde

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Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, which is the cutting or total removal of the external female genitals, has been described as a violation of human rights, health and integrity of girls and women. This was stated by the wife of the governor of Oyo state, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde at a program to commemorate this year’s International Day […]Continue Reading

Religion

Islamic Leaders In Ogun Express Worry Of “Oro” Festival Curfew

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Islamic leaders in Ogun State have cautioned against impending religious crisis over the proposed imposition of daylight curfew by Oro traditionalists in Ipokia Town of Ipokia Local Government Area. The religious leaders under the umbrella of League of Imams and Alfas in the state in a statement signed by the Secretary-General, Sheikh Tajudeen Adewunmi. They expressed Continue Reading

Crime

NDLEA Seizes 1.5 Tonnes Of Cannabis In Ondo State

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Ondo State Command, has arrested nine dealers of illicit drugs and seized 1,292 kilograms of cannabis sativa and its seeds from them. Addressing newsmen in Akure, the Ondo State Commander of the NDLEA, Mr Haruna Gagara disclosed that 711.5 kilograms of cannabis seeds were recovered from a forest […]Continue Reading

Politics

FG Reiterates Commitment to Swift Prosecution of Criminals

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Federal has restated its commitment to the protection of lives and property, and prosecution of criminals. This is contained in a Press Release by the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Office of the Vice President on Media & Publicity, Laolu Akande. Continue Reading

Politics

Ekiti INEC Partners NUJ to End Voters Apathy

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Ekiti State has promised to partner with the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Ekiti State Council towards recording more success in the electoral processes. Ekiti State Resident Electoral Commissioner REC,  Dr Adeniran Tella made the promise in Ado Ekiti when the Ekiti State NUJ Chairman, Mr Rotimi Ojomoyela Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Respect one another, project the country’s values – Ogun NOA Boss

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Nigerians have been encouraged to cherish their status as true citizens by projecting the country’s values and respecting the rights of one another, even as the nation battles the coronavirus pandemic and other challenges.  Ogun State Director of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mr Sola Babalola made the call in Abeokuta while speaking with Radio Nigeria […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

#EndSARS Victim Appears Before Police Brutality Panel

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A victim of #EndSARS protest, Chief Tunde Mustapha, has appealed to Oyo state government to come to his aid by renovating his damaged building which was vandalized by unknown hoodlums during the protests in Iseyin.                   Chief Mustapha made the appeal while appearing before the Oyo State Judicial […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo Assembly Mandates LGs, LCDAs Chairmen to Submit Account of Stewardship

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has mandated all Chairmen of the 33 local government areas and 35 local council development areas (LCDAs) to submit an account of their stewardship by next Friday.  After the submission, the Adhoc committee of the Assembly is expected to scrutinize the activities of the LGs and LCDAs in terms […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Broadcast Media and Rising Prospect of Women Journalism

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The number of women in journalism and broadcast stations in the country is on the increase in recent time. In this special report, our correspondent, Adetutu Adetule, whovisited some media houses in the Southwest region, also reports thatmore females occupy higher managerial posts in the profession.    Her report.Continue Reading

Politics

Ogun Govt. Reiterates Commitment to Good Governance

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People of Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State have been assured of more benefits of good governance from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.  The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Tunji Odulami gave the assurance while addressing the people after a revalidation of his membership of the party at ward 10, Isiwo […]Continue Reading

Environment

Gov. Oyetola Flags off Construction of Olaiya Flyover

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Osun State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has flagged off the construction of the Olaiya Flyover in Osogbo. Speaking at the flagging off, Governor Oyetola promised that the flyover project would not affect other dividends of governance in the state. According to the governor, “the project was necessitated by the need to enhance quality of lives […]Continue Reading

Economy

Osinbajo Chairs Second National Economic Council Meeting for 2021

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently chairing the 2nd monthly meeting of the national economic council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. About 20 governors are physically attending the meeting while others are being represented by their deputies. This is the first time NEC is holding physically since the outbreak of the covid 19 pandemic in […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Media should set agenda for government’s actions – Educationist

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For the broadcast industry to be the game-changer for a new Nigeria there is a need for media professionals to set agenda for the government’s actions which should be devoided of propaganda.  An educationist, Dr Fola Akinosun stated this while delivering a lecture at an event in Ibadan to commemorate this year’s World Radio Day.  […]Continue Reading

Education

Osun Govt. Closes Secondary School over Invasion by Suspected Cultists

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Osun State Government has announced the closure of lfeoluwa Co-Educational Grammar School, Osogbo, after the school was invaded by suspected cultists. The spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Mr  Yemisi Opalola, told journalists in Osogbo that about twenty youths carrying cutlasses and other dangerous weapons had stormed the school premises and caused Continue Reading

Security

Expert Attributes Insecurity to Prevailing Political System

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An international Aviation security expert, Otunba Adebayo Babatunde has attributed the prevailing insecurity in the country to a political system that tolerated mistrust and political dishonesty. He stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Ogbomoso. The Aviation security expert said the Nigerian political system had made it difficult for the people to trust Continue Reading

Yoruba

Egbe Agbaboolu Wikky Tourist Padamu Oko Akero Won Sinu Isele Ijamba Oko

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Nise ni oko-akero tegbe agbaboolu Wikky Tourist jona furu-gurru, ninu ijamba oko to waye lopopona Kibboo, nilu Jos nipinle Platu. Egbe agbaboolu ohun to fi ilu Bauchi se ibujoko, lowa loju ona re silu Wuyo, nipinle AkwaIbom, fun ifesewonse pelu egbe agbaboolu Dakkada. Gege bi iroyin se wii, ebge agbaboolu oohun lokuro ni ibugbe won […]Continue Reading

Politics

Gbenga Daniel Validates APC Membership

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Former Ogun State governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has validated his membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, at his Olukokun Polling Unit, Isote Ward 12, Sagamu, Ogun State after officially joining the party. The former governor, who participated in the ongoing registration and revalidation exercise of the party, was accompanied by his supporters and former […]Continue Reading

Politics

Governor Akeredolu Dissolves Cabinet

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has dissolved members of Ondo State Executive Council. Governor Akeredolu announced this at the Exco-Chamber, Governor’s Office in Akure. He pointed out that the outgone cabinet members had been very supportive for almost four years. Governor Akeredolu said they had worked together as one and the interest of the state had remained Continue Reading

Energy

No plans to increase petrol price – NNPC assures Organised Labour

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has assured Organised labour and Nigerians that there will be no increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as Petrol in the month of February The corporation gave the assurance in a statement signed by its spokesman Dr Kennie Obateru in Abuja, on Thursday.  “In […]Continue Reading

Security

PDP Governors Call for Appointment of New IGP

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Governors on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have called for the appointment of a new Inspector General of Police (IGP), rejecting the continued stay of Mr. Mohammed Adamu. President Muhammadu Buhari had recently extended the tenure of the IGP by 3 months, following his attaining the mandatory age of retirement. The extension, […]Continue Reading