Opinion

Nigeria@62: Happy Independence Day, Nigerians

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I pledge to Nigeria my country, to be faithful, loyal and honest. To serve Nigeria will all my strength, to defend her unity, uphold her honour and glory, so help me God. Nigerian Pledge No matter where we are on the face of the planet, there’s really no place like home. Nigeria remains our Continue Reading

Politics

Always work towards national development – Gov. Makinde

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As Nigeria marks its 62nd independence anniversary, the Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has challenged Nigerians to rise above the tide of discord and collectively work towards raising the bar of development in every sphere so as to make the country and Oyo State great in all ramifications.  He gave the charge while delivering a […]Continue Reading

Politics

Always work for national peace, unity and progress – Gov. Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has appealed to Nigerians to pray and give optimum support to the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in its bid to take the country to the next level of economic development, security and stability. In his independence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun urged […]Continue Reading

Sport

Ogun Wrestling Association Holds Trials Ahead of NSF 2022

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The Ogun State Wrestling Association has concluded its trials as part of efforts to find the best athletes that will represent the state at the forthcoming National Sports Festival, NSF, in Delta State. The trials which took place at the indoor hall of the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja Abeokuta, attracted retired coaches, administrators, patrons of […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Radio Nigeria Paramount FM Honours Outgoing Zonal Director

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It was an exciting moment in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital as the management and Staff of Radio Nigeria Paramount FM organized a send-off party for the outgoing Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph. Dignitaries, including traditional rulers, media professionals, government functionaries and well-wishers Continue Reading

Politics

This isn’t the Nigeria our founding fathers worked towards – Olubadan

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As Nigeria marks her 62nd year of independence anniversary, the citizens have been called upon to retrace their steps from the seemingly unproductive paths that had over the years stagnated the country’s growth and development. This call was made by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II in the congratulatory message to […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Ukraine War: You Can’t Intimidate US, Biden Tells Putin

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President Joe Biden has warned Russia that the United States will not be intimidated by reckless threats after Vladimir Putin declared the annexation of four occupied regions of Ukraine. On Friday, President Putin appeared to make a veiled threat to use nuclear weapons to defend those regions. He said they would “forever” be Russian – […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Fatal Crash on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway Kills Two, Injures Four

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Two persons were confirmed dead while four others sustained injuries in an accident involving a Nissan Cabster and a Mack truck at Iyana Egbado, Itori on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Saturday. The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps in Ogun, Mr Ahmed Umar, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta. Umar noted that the crash […]Continue Reading

Politics

Nigerians should keep their faith and hope strong – Akande-Sadipe

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The member, House of Representatives, representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Tolu Akande-Sadipe has called on Nigerians not to lose hope in the Nation, despite the challenges of today. Rejoicing with Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 62nd Independence Anniversary, Akande-Sadipe said citizens should instead thank God and keep faith with the country.​ In a Continue Reading

Politics

President Buhari’s 62nd Independence Anniversary Speech

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Fellow Nigerians, I address you today, with a deep sense of gratitude to God and a high level of appreciation to all Nigerians whose tremendous goodwill gave me the opportunity to provide leadership for our great country at one of the trying times in her history. Conscious that today’s address would be my last on Independence […]Continue Reading

Parenting Tips

Mother Tongue: Are we going to watch it die?

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Sometimes ago at a conference on ‘Mother Tongue’, held in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, a language scholar expressed displeasure at a statement he once heard from someone to a child, and the statement was, “If you speak Yoruba, you will go to hell”. One can easily conclude the kind of picture the statement had painted […]Continue Reading

Sport

NFF Presidency: Pinnick Replaced by Ibrahim Gusau

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Ibrahim Gusau has been elected as the new president of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. Gusau emerged president at the 78th Annual General Assembly that took place in Benin, Edo State, on Friday. He becomes the 40th president of the NFF, replacing Amaju Pinnick who recently completed his second term in office. Only eight of […]Continue Reading

Health

Healthcare: 45,000 Poor, Vulnerable Oyo Residents Enrolled under BHCPF

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The Oyo State government has enrolled 45,000 poor and vulnerable people under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, BHCPF, in the state. This, the state government said was part of the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration’s efforts to provide free medical services for its people. Speaking during the launch of the programme on Friday, at the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Appeal Court Reverses Judgment on Suit Against Adebutu Candidacy

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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside an earlier judgment of the Federal High Court given in favour of a factional governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu. In a judgement on Friday, a three-member panel of the Appeal Court held that Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the […]Continue Reading

Transportation

255 Oyo roads earmarked for rehabilitation, repairs – OYSROMA

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Oyo State Government has begun the Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation, BEME, on not less than 255 roads across the state within the 33 local government areas for rehabilitation. The Chairman, Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency, OYSROMA, Mr Busoye Soladoye stated this on Friday while on inspection of some of the roads earmarked for […]Continue Reading

Crime

LAWMA Officials Retrieve Day-Old-Baby from Dumpster

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The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) officials have retrieved a day-old baby from a dumpster while evacuating waste in a street in Ikoyi, Lagos. The Police Public Relations Officers (PPRO) in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on his verified Twitter handle monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. Hundeyin […]Continue Reading

Politics

Weak institutions, bane of Nigeria’s development – Mr Ezekhome, SAN

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A human rights lawyer, Mr Mike Ezekhome, SAN has called for immediate structural and political reforms to take the country to its rightful position in the comity of nations for socioeconomic and political areas of the nation’s development. Mr Ezekhome made the call in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital while speaking on Nigeria in search of an […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Coup Attempt Reported in Burkina Faso

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A coup attempt appears to be underway in Burkina Faso. Gunshots have been heard near the presidential palace and access to major buildings, including the national assembly, the national broadcaster and the residence of the prime minister have been blocked by military vehicles. It was only in January that the current head of state, Lt […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Coins with King Charles’ Image Unveiled

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New coins featuring the portrait of King Charles have been revealed, with a 50p carrying his image entering general circulation within weeks. Newsmen were given a first glimpse of the 50p and a commemorative £5 Crown which include an image of the King by British sculptor Martin Jennings. The coins follow centuries of tradition with […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Florida: Death Toll Mounts in the Wake of Hurricane Ian

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A huge search and rescue effort is continuing in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, which cut a swathe of destruction across the US state. At least 10 people have died in the state but officials fear the confirmed toll could rise considerably. Joe Biden has warned the category one storm could be the […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Kabul Suicide Blast Leaves 19 Dead at Exam Centre

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Police in Kabul say a suicide attack at a tuition centre in the Afghan capital has killed at least 19 people and injured many others. The blast took place at the Kaaj education centre in the Dasht-e-Barchi area in the west of the city. Students had been sitting a practice university exam, officials from the […]Continue Reading

Security

Insecurity: Police Commissioner Calls for Collaboration of Stakeholders

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Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Adebowale Williams has called for collaboration among State’s leadership of all County hunters, Vigilantes groups and other Key Stakeholders over insecurity.  Mr Williams stated at the police headquarters Eleyele Ibadan while having a meeting with the stakeholders in company of his management team. He said the meeting was Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde, Ortom flag off Projects in Oyo

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Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom wants Nigerians to continue to pray and support the country’s leadership in the face of challenging task of governance across the country. He gave the charge at the flag off ceremony for the construction of Senator Rashidi Ladoja GRA and naming of the circular road project after Senator Ladoja held […]Continue Reading

Religion

Radio Nigeria Christian Fellowship Marks 10th Annual Praise

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It was a moment of rapturous praise at Studio One, Radio Nigeria Ibadan as different gospel singers gather to worship God at the 10th annual Praise of Radio Nigeria Christian fellowship. Setting tone for the day with melodious pieces was Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Choir. Other choral groups that rendered sonorous songs included Mouth- Piece of his […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

NIMET Advises Farmers on Planting Season

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Farmers should always get adequate information from relevant agencies before they begin planting. This became necessary in order not to be deceived by the early rains of the year. An official of the Nigerian Metrological Agency, NIMET, Mr Oyegade Adeleke gave the advice in Ibadan at a training organized by the Nigerian Institute of Social […]Continue Reading