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DSS Boss Promises Collaboration with FRCN on Nation Building
The Director, Department of State Services, DSS, Oyo State Command, Mr Rasheed Adelakun, has tasked the mainstream media to change the narrative generated through misinformation disseminated by bloggers and other unconventional media to the public. Mr Adelakun stated this when the management of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, paid the command…
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UNICEF Partners Ogun on Ensuring Safe, Healthy Environment
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, is collaborating with the Ogun State government and other stakeholders in promoting evidence-based interventions to empower families and communities towards ensuring a safe and healthy environment for the mother and child to thrive. The stakeholders under the aegis of Social and Behavioural Change, SBC Committee, have…
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Most Fearless Animal in the World
By Titilayo Kupoliyi Many believe Lions, Tigers or other wild members of the cat family are the most brutal and aggressive, but that is not completely true. Honey badgers are the most fearless animals in the world. These small thugs will fight off big predators like Lions, Panthers or Hyenas. It may be small, but…
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Implement upward review of pensions as directed by Makinde – Oyo NUP
By Olubunmi Agboola The Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), Oyo State Council, wants the management of Broadcasting Corporation Oyo State, BCOS, and some tertiary institutions to implement the directive by the state government on an upward review of pensions. National Secretary, Nigeria Union of Pensioners NUP, Mr Olusegun Abatan made the call during a press…
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Two Dead, Two Missing in Australia Flooding
Two people have died and another two are missing after major flooding in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, left more than 50,000 people under evacuation warnings. The record rainfall, now declared a natural disaster, was caused by a slow-moving area of low pressure and is greater than any in living memory for some residents, according…
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Ondo Govt Pledges Upholding Children’s Right
By Augustina Bajeh Ondo state government has once again reiterated its commitmentto protecting the rights of children. Special Adviser to the Governor on Women Affairs, Dr. Seun Osamaye made the commitment when she led the 3rd Children Parliament of Ondo State House of Assembly on a courtesy visit. Leading The young parliamentarians, their parents, staff…
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Kolade Sets New Record @ NSF
By Olusegun Folarin Otunla Kolade of Ogun State has set a new National record in the 100 meter backstroke swimming event at the ongoing National Sports Festival, NSF, tagged Gateway Games. Kolade secured first position with a time of 1:02.41s. He shattered the previous record set in 2018. Speaking with Radio Nigeria, Kolade attributed the…
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Ajisafe Becomes PDP Southwest Zonal Chairman
By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) remained the only party in Nigeria with strong institutions, assuring that the party would bounce back in the 2027 general election. He stated this while speaking at the inauguration of the Kamorudeen Ajisafe led PDP South West Executive held at…
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IGP Orders Comprehensive Investigation into Ibadan Stray Bullet Incident
By Abisola Oluremi The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered a comprehensive investigation into a tragic incident in Oyo State involving personnel of the Oyo Police Command and the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYTMA), which led to the death of a 14-year-old boy, Kehinde Alade on Tuesday. The IGP in a statement signed…
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Ogun Wins First Gold Medal in Swimming
By Olusegun Folarin Omolola Akinsanmi has won gold medal for Ogun State in the 800 freestyle women swimming event at the ongoing National Sports Festival which took place at the newly constructed swimming pool, MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Kuto, Abeokuta. The young swimmer, who recently returned from the United Kingdom to compete for her home…
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Gbajabiamila Advocates Sustainable Funding for Universities
By Funmi Ojo The Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for innovative and sustainable funding models to support Nigeria’s over 130 public universities. Mr. Gbajabiamila made the call in his keynote address on the theme, “Interrogating the Funding of Education: Global Versus…
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Wall Collapse: Seven Inmates Escape Osun Correctional Centre
By Mojisola Oladele About seven inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun State, following the collapse of part of the custodial centre wall. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, created an opportunity for the prisoners to flee the premises undetected. Confirming the incident, the Controller-General of Corrections, CGC, Sylvester Nwakuche,…
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Oyo Assembly Makes Council of Obas Chairmanship Rotational, Passes Amendment Bill
By Mosope Kehinde The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025, following its third reading and review by the Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters, and State Honours. The Bill was passed during plenary following the presentation of the report of the House…
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Oyo Govt., OYHA Promises Justice for Student Killed by Stray Bullet
By Mosope Kehinde/ Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the Oyo State Commissioner of Police to ensure that the officer allegedly responsible for the killing of a Secondary School boy by a stray bullet is identified and prosecuted according to the law. The call followed a matter of urgent public importance…
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Children’s Day: Aiyedatiwa Takes Step to End Bullying in Schools
By Olufisoye Adenitan Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has called on stakeholders in the education sector to speak out against the growing menace of bullying, which has become a serious concern in both public and private schools. The governor made this appeal during a one-day strategic workshop in Ondo State to commemorate the 2025 International Children’s Day.…
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Nurturing Boys, Building Better Men
By Olaitan Oye-Adeitan Not too long ago, issues surrounding the well-being of the boy child attracted global attention. It was ‘The International Day of the Boy Child’. The day may not have resonated with many people in some climes as the Girl Child’s Day because the girl child seems to receive more attention and sympathy…
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Gateway Games Update:Team Ogun Wins in Women Handball Match
By Olusegun Folarin Team Ogun has emerged victorious in the women’s handball match against Team Kogi, winning 32 goals 20 The match was played at the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, in Abeokuta. The highly intense game saw Team Ogun dominating the first half by scoring 16 goals, while Team Kogi managed 11 goals. Speaking with…
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Shettima Describes Gateway Games Opening as Masterpiece, Lauds Abiodun
By Abimbola Bamgbose Vice President Kashim Shettima has lauded Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for hosting what he described as a “masterpiece” opening ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games. Speaking with journalists at the Gateway International Airport in Iperu on his return to Abuja, Shettima, who represented President Bola Ahmed…
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Venture into Bee Keeping, Expert Advises Youths
By Lanre Omotoso Governments at all levels should engage youths in beekeeping to reduce the country’s unemployment rate. A bee-keeper, Mr Daramola Akinwale, advised while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Ado-Ekiti on the occasion of World Bee Day. Mr Akinwale noted that, aside from employment generation, bee-keeping would help the country to diversify the economy…
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Gateway Games: Olopade Commends Handball Players for Skills
By Olusegun Folarin The Director General, National Sports Commission, NSC, Chief Bukola Olopade, has commended the quality of play in the ongoing National Sports Festival handball event tagged “2024 Gateway Games. Chief Olopade spoke with Sports Writers after watching the men’s handball match between Lagos and Sokoto States at the Alake Sports Complex, Abeokuta. The Director…
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Lagos Begins Enforcement Of Ban on Styrofoam July 1
The Lagos State Government has said it will begin the full enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics on July 1. The Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on X on Monday. He explained that the state government had been intentional and strategic with 18 months of dialogue, engagement and transition.…
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NiDCOM Receives 13 Trafficked Nigerians from Ghana, Mali
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM has received another set of 13 trafficked Nigerians from Ghana and Mali. Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, in a statement on Sunday, said the victims, 12 girls and a five-year-old boy were received by NiDCOM Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa. The girls were said to…
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Fear Allah, uphold Nigeria’s image – Sheikh AL Asrau Tells Intending Pilgrims
By Olaolu Fawole The Director, Inaayatullahi Travels and Tours, Iwo Osun State, Sheikh Sirajudeen Bilaal AL Asrau has urged intending pilgrims to fear Allah as they prepare for the 2025 Hajj rites. Sheikh Bilaal AL Asrau said this on Saturday during a special training for intending pilgrims travelling with Inaayatullahi Travels and Tour. He urged…
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ASUSS Commends FG’s TVET Initiative
By Mojisola Oladele The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, ASUSS, Nigeria, has lauded the Federal Government’s decision to make education completely free in all 33 Federal Science and Technical Colleges, FSTCs across the country under the newly launched Technical and Vocational Education and Training, TVET initiative. The National President of ASUSS, Mr. Sola Adigun…
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Silent Killer Exposed! Watch out!
This Wednesday, 21st May, 2025, tune in to Premier FM 93.5 for Mid Week Cruise and join our esteemed guests the Commandant, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Oyo State, Yinka Joe Fadile and a Psychoanalyst, Drug prevention, Treatment and Care Expert – Pastor Tunji Agboola as they tackle a pressing issue, “Substance Abuse;The Silent…
