Economy

FG remains committed to job creation – Lai Mohammed

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Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to providing, more job opportunities for youths. Alhaji Mohammed stated this at a news conference in Abuja. He said it became imperative to make life more meaningful for Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Remain dedicated, committed to your duties in 2021 – Mrs Owoyemi charges FRCN Staff

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It was a moment filled with praises to God and exhortation as members of staff of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN Ibadan, converged on the Studio One, Broadcasting House for the 2021 1st working day Interreligious Thanksgiving Prayers. Speaking at the programme, the Action Zonal Director, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi urged FRCN […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

1st Working Day Prayers: Ondo Workers Mourn Dead Colleagues

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The special first working day prayer session for public servants in Ondo State was held amidst mournful atmosphere at the governor’s office in Akure, the state capital. The attendees adorned their dressings with black arm band and black attires, reflecting soberness and mourning in honour of all of those  who died in active service in […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ijoba Ipinle Ekiti Fagile Eto Ile Ijosin Fodun Titun Nitori Arun COVID-19

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Ijoba Ipinle Ekiti ti fagile eto isin apapo adura to saaba maa n waye lojo ise akoko ni gbogbo odoodun. Gege bi atejade t’Alakoso feto iroyin, Ogbeni Akin Omole fisita so wipe, igbese naa lo waye lati fi dena itankale kokoro arun corona nipinle naa. Ko sai tun soo di mimo pe, Gomina Ipinle Ekiti, […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Eto Igbanisise Fawon Omo Ile Nigeria Tootoo Egberin Niye Yoo Bere Lola

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Leyin oniruru isun siwaju, akanse eto igbanisise eyiti yoo to lowo gbigba awon eeyan ile yi ti ko nise lowo bi egebrun lona egberin odin die niye, ni yoo bere lola ode yi yika orilede Nigeria. Alakoso for oise ati igbanisise nile yii, Ogbeni Festus Keyamo so eyi di mimo, lori itakun Twitter re. O […]Continue Reading

News

Makinde Mourns Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe

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Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the Pro-Chancellor of the Technical University, Tech-U, Ibadan and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe as a great loss to the state, Nigeria and the academic world.  Governor Makinde condoled with the immediate family of the late don, who was […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Ekiti Government Cancels New Year Interdenominational Service

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Stresses January 18 Resumption Date For Schools Ekiti State Government has cancelled the customary interdenominational service usually held on the first working day of the year. In a statement made available to Radio Nigeria in Ado Ekiti, the State Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Mr Akin Omole explained that the cancellation was part of […]Continue Reading

Education

Tech-U Pro Chancellor, Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe Passes On At 71

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The Pro-Chancellor of the Technical University, Ibadan, Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe is dead. His death was announced on Sunday evening in a statement signed by the institution’s Registrar, Olayinka Balogun. “With heavy heart, and submission to the will of God I write to inform Council members of the transition to glory of Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe, the […]Continue Reading

Security

Oyo CP Speaks On Killings, Abduction In Ibarapa

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RE: SAVE OUR SOUL IN IBARAPA LAND IN SECURITY WISE The attention of the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu, psc have been drawn to the two incidents that happened at Idere in Ibarapa central Local Government Area where a business woman and two 9-year old cousins were killed by unknown […]Continue Reading

Crime

9-Year-Old Cousins, Woman, Shot Dead In Idere Community

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Crime

Insurgents Kidnap Aid Worker, Others

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A United Nations humanitarian worker, Abubakar Garba Idris and other passengers have been abducted by suspected terrorists along Maiduguri- Jakana- Damaturu 135km federal highway. This latest incident is coming barely two weeks when 35 passengers mostly women were kidnapped near Mainok village situated between Jakana and Beneshiekh town of Kaga Local Government Area of Continue Reading

Religion

Clerics Tasks Government on Justice Administration, Need of Masses

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Christian worshipers in Ibadan took their time to intercede for Nigeria and its leaders in the New Year service attended by gorgeously dressed members Radio Nigeria correspondent, who monitored the situation reports that the worshippers, who appreciated God for witnessing first Sunday of the year, also prayed for an end to corona virus pandemic to […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Investigate Allegation of Sexual Harassment against Ogun Commissioner

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Police in Ogun State says investigation in to an alleged sexual harassment against the Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Abiodun Abudu-Balogun has commenced. According to the spokesman of the command, Mr. Abímbólá Oyeyemi, while reacting to a viral video where a lady alleged the commissioner of sexual harassment, hinted that the investigation was being […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Gov. Akeredolu Loses Chief Protocol Officer, Tosin Ogunbodede

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The Chief of Protocol to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State  Mr Tosin Ogunbodede has died along with his driver. The duo were said to have died in a ghastly motor accident along Ilesha Road. The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Cheif Olugbenga Ale confirmed the incident in Akure. He said the victims were […]Continue Reading

Security

Amotekun Corps Member Shoots Police Constable

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A special Police constable attached to Ojongbodu Police Station, Oyo town Yekini Fatai has been shot at his left leg by a member of the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun, Mr Ibrahim  Ogundele. According to a witness, Mr Sunday Fálọlá, the victim was shot at a close range at Sabo area of the ancient town. Mr Fálọlá said the cause of […]Continue Reading

Politics

The New Year will bring blessings for all – Otunba Alao-Akala

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As people the world over still bask in the euphoria of the New Year, a former governor of Oyo State and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, Otunba Christopher Alao-Akala has felicitated with the entire people of the state. Otunba Akala in his New Year message congratulated the people of […]Continue Reading

Transportation

We won’t increase transport fares – Transporters

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Travelers leaving Ibadan to other parts of the country have no reason to panic over transport fare as transporters plying Ibadan to other regions have vowed not to hike their fares. Our correspondent who monitored transport situation in the major interstate parks report that Ibadan to Jos, Kano, Kaduna, Abuja and Zaria, ranged between 8,000 […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

New Year Celebrations On A Low Key In Ibadan

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Recreation and fun centers in Ibadan, Oyo State witnessed low patronage on Saturday for the usual New Year celebrations. Our correspondent who went round the city of Ibadan to monitor the situation reports that most fun spots visited in areas like Bodija, Samonda, Dugbe and Ring Road has fewer people when compared to what usually […]Continue Reading

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 for 2021. Mrs Makinde who was represented by […]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