Lifestyle

Mrs Makinde Welcomes New Year Babies In Ibadan

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Wife of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde has reiterated her commitment to the prevention and reduction of infant and maternal mortality to the barest minimum in the state. Mrs Makinde made the pledge while distributing gift items to the first, second and third new-year babies Continue Reading

Culture

The Hamer Tribe Culture, Tradition

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The Hamer people live in the Ethiopian Omo Valley, which extends from the Omo River to Lake Chew Bahir in South West Ethiopia. For many generations, people of the Omo Valley have led a traditional life. Most members of the Hamer tribe are pastoralists, which is why cattle hold a significant place in their culture. […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Mrs Oyetola Showers Gifts on First Baby of 2021 in Osun

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Mothers have been advised to take care of themselves as they take care of their children and other family members. Wife of Osun State Governor, Mrs. Kafayat Oyetola gave the advice when she paid a visit to first baby of the year at Asubiaro State hospital, Oshogbo. Mrs. Oyetola represented by wife of the Secretary for […]Continue Reading

Politics

New Year Message: President Buhari Promises Improved Security

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President Muhamadu Buhari on Friday promised to re-energise and reorganize the nation’s security apparatus and personnel of the Armed Forces and the police. The President in his New year broadcast said this was with a view to enhance the capacity of the agencies ‘to engage, push back and dismantle the operations of both internal and […]Continue Reading

Foreign

New Year’s Revelries Muted by Virus as Curtain Draws On 2020

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This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other in most of the world, with many bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget. From the South Pacific to New York City, pandemic restrictions on open air gatherings saw people turning to made-for-TV fireworks displays or packing it in early since they could […]Continue Reading

Politics

Let’s avoid creating needless boundaries – Gov. Akeredolu

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu wants the people of Ondo State not to lose faith in themselves, the nation and society at large. In his New Year message, Governor Akeredolu expressed optimism that the best of all is embedded in every individual as long as the resolve to surmount challenges is placed above ‘self-abnegation’. According to him, […]Continue Reading

Religion

New Year: Clerics Urge Nigerians to be Optimistic

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Nigeria could overcome its numerous challenges with the fear of God and attitudinal changes. The Vicar, Saint Anne’s Anglican Church, Molete, Ibadan, The Venerable Adewale Sanda, expressed this optimism in an interview with Radio Nigeria. Venerable Sanda explained that bloodshed, kidnappings, social unrest and which characterize 2020 were wake-up call for Continue Reading

Politics

Ogun Assembly Speaker Calls for Collective Efforts to Tackle Challenges

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The Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, has called for continued prayers to surmount the challenges bedeviling the nation and the entire global community. Mr Oluomo, who made the call in a New Year message through his Special Assistant on Media, Mr AbdulGhaffar Adeleye emphasised the need for collective prayers of all […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo Speaker Praises Nigerians’ Resilience in 2020, Prays for a Better New Year

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The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin has praised Nigerians for their resilience in 2020. This is just as the Speaker described 2020 as a tough one for virtually everyone. Mr Adebo Ogundoyin in a congratulatory message to Nigerians on the occasion of the New Year, 2021 said the year 2020 could […]Continue Reading

Politics

New Year: Gov. Oyetola Lauds Osun Residents

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Osun State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has appreciated the people of the state for the cooperation and support given to his administration throughout 2020, which he described as the most challenging year in human history. Governor Oyetola, who said these on Thursday in his New Year Message to the people of the state noted that in […]Continue Reading

Transportation

FRSC Boss Urges Nigerians to Drive Safely and Stay Safe into 2021

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The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has urged Nigerians to drive safely and stay safe as they enter into the new year, saying all bad driving habits should be discarded while the good lessons learnt and practised during the outgoing year should be sustained with a commitment to […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Let’s count our blessings despite the challenges in 2020 – Gov. Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says residents of the state and Nigerians should be thankful to God for surviving 2020. The governor stated this in his New Year message made available to newsmen. Governor Makinde stated that though many would describe the year as a tough one, God’s grace saw them through the various […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Speaker Urges Nigerians to Look beyond Woes of 2020

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye wants Nigerians to put behind the negativities of the outgoing year and forge ahead with hope that the year 2021 will be a year of prosperity.  The Speaker in a New Year message by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Alabi said people and governments at […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Expectations of Nigerians in the New Year

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The tick of the clock on 12 midnight on January 1 ushered in a new year 2021 while eclipsing 2020. The year 2020 has been described as an exceptional year, the sort that the world had never witnessed because of the global lockdown and its attendant economic, social and psychological tolls on people. Besides the […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

Preventing Harmattan Related Diseases

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Harmattan season is usually anticipated from the end of November lasting through the month of March every year. This however varies from year to year and from one part of the country to another. Characterized by dusty dry wind, the weather is sometimes cold and hot or cold completely depending on the region Like the […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Nigerian Society of Criminology Mourns Odekunle

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Mr Odekunle is the first Professor of Criminology in Nigeria. The Nigerian Society of Criminology (NSC) has described the death of Femi Odekunle, first Nigerian Professor of Criminology and Member, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), as a major loss to the academic community. The Secretary, Board of Trustees of NSC, Hauwau Yusuf, said this […]Continue Reading

Politics

(Updated): President Buhari Signs 2021 Budget

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday signed the 2021 budget into law at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. This is coming ten days after both chambers of the National Assembly approved N13.6 trillion (13,588,027,886,107) against the N13.08 trillion proposed by the president in October. The lawmakers increased the budget by the sum […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Taking a Look at what 2020 Means to Nigerians

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The year 2020 has come and gone but the fact remains that many Nigerians will forever live to remember the impact of the year on their lives as captured by Radio Nigeria correspondent Kayode Babatuyi in this special report.Continue Reading

Security

Lagos CP Tasks Area Commanders, DPOs on Enforcement of Covid-19 Protocols

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The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered the Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers in the state to enforce all COVID-19 protocols as highlighted by the Presidential Taskforce and Lagos State Government. The police boss gave the ordered on Wednesday 30th December, 2020 while addressing the Area Commanders and DPOs at […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Positive Care Foundation Donates Gifts to Expectant Mothers

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More than sixty expectant mothers have benefited from various gifts donated by Positive Care and Support Foundations. The expectant mothers, who were attending antenatal care at Primary Health Center, Aba Emu Community along Amuloko Akanran road, Ibadan were given packs of rice, soap, body creams and other delivery kits.  While presenting the gifts, the Foundation also Continue Reading

Security

Youth Council of Nigeria Decries Alleged Killings by Customs Personnel

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The National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYNC, Ogun State Chapter has expressed dissatisfaction over the alleged killing of innocent people by the men and officers of the Nigeria Customs Service. Leading the youths on a peaceful protest to Ogun State House of Assembly, NYNC Chairman, Comrade Abdul-Jabar Ayelagbe, noted that it had become a daily […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Iku ogbontarigi onilu Alhaji Adewole: opin iran kan ninu orin apala

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Iku ogbontarigi onilu apala Alhaji Abdulrahman Alao Adewole ni won ti se àpèjúwe re gege bi eyi to fopin si awon iran kan ninu orin apala. Isinku olori egbe apala Ayinla Omowura nile re nilu Abeokuta ni awon ogunlọgọ eniyan peju pese si. Akoroyin wa Wale Oluokun jabo wipe odekan gbogii ti onilu agba naa […]Continue Reading

Entertainment

Demise of Drum Icon, Alhaji Adewole: End of an Era in Apala Music

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The death of the lead Apala music drummer, Alhaji Abdulrahman Alao Adewole has been described as the end of an era in Apala music genre. The burial rite of the leader of Ayinla Omowura Apala music group at his residence in Abeokuta had hundreds of music lovers in attendance. Correspondent Wale Oluokun reports that the […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Luke Letlow: Newly-Elected US Lawmaker, 41, Dies from Covid

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A recently elected US lawmaker has died from Covid-19 – the first member of the US Congress to die from the disease. Republican Luke Letlow, 41, had been elected as Representative for Louisiana’s 5th district and was due to be sworn in on Sunday. He announced on 18 December that he had tested positive for […]Continue Reading

Politics

Gov. Abiodun Signs 2021 Appropriation Bill into Law

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has signed the state’s 2021 Appropriation Bill into law  Speaking after signing the document in Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun said the three hundred and thirty eight point six billion naira budget was realistic. The governor, who promised to sustain the efforts towards enhancing the people’s wellbeing, said his Continue Reading