Politics

Gov Adeleke Rejects Tribunal Verdict, Vows to Appeal

Web News 27 January 2023 144 0

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the judgement of the governorship tribunal as ” a miscarriage of justice”, vowing to challenge the ruling at the Court of Appeal. Reacting to the verdict of the Tribunal from his country home, Ede, Governor Continue Reading

Politics

Osun 2022: Adeleke loses as Tribunal Declares Oyetola Winner

Web News 27 January 2023 203 0

The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Osogbo has sacked Governor Ademola Adeleke as the duly elected governor of the state. The tribunal in a split document of two to one declared that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, should withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to Adeleke and issue the same to […]Continue Reading

Politics

Security Beefed Up as Osun Tribunal Delivers Judgement

Web News 27 January 2023 100 0

There was large deployment of security operatives across strategic points in Osogbo, Osun State capital, on Friday, as the Election Petition Tribunal set to deliver its judgement. The All Progressives Congress and ex-Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, were challenging the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party candidate at the July 16 governorship poll, Senator Continue Reading

News Analysis

2023 Polls: Scrutinizing the Campaigns

Web News 27 January 2023 104 0

Analysis with Dr Sunday Olawale As the 2023 campaigns hot up, parties have hit the campaign trail. Public affairs analyst, Dr Sunday Olawale in this interview takes a look at what the gladiators have been presenting before Nigerians. Politicians are out with their train to canvass votes, how best can the political climate be described? […]Continue Reading

Energy

Fuel Scarcity: The Four Critical Ws

Web News 27 January 2023 121 0

As fuel scarcity lingers, one is bound to ask these questions. When will this debacle end? What is the real cause of the trauma the public is made to go through? Who has left their duties undone? Where are we going as a nation? Titilayo Kupoliyi/Simeon Ugbodovon Subscribe to our Telegram and YouTube Channels also join our Whatsapp Update GroupContinue Reading

Crime

Kidnapped Osogbo Woman, Child Found in Ibadan

Web News 27 January 2023 58 0

By Adenitan Akinola The kidnapped member of the Union Baptist Church, Odi-Olowo Osogbo, Mrs Tosin Kayode who was kidnapped by gunmen alongside her child has both regained her freedom. Mrs Kayode and her child according to information were found in Ibadan, Oyo State where they were abandoned by their abductors having noticed that security agents […]Continue Reading

Economy

Different Strokes for Different Folks

Web News 26 January 2023 144 0

By Olaitan Oye- Adeitan Nigerians appear to be biting more than they can chew now with the myriad of challenges daily being encountered. Is it the lingering fuel crisis or the difficulty in accessing the new naira notes or collection of PVC? Many people never envisaged that the fuel crisis which resurfaced in November, last […]Continue Reading

Health

Adeoyo, Other Hospitals Billed for Upgrade

Web News 26 January 2023 85 0

Oyo State government has signed a twin memorandum of understanding, MOU, with the French government. The twin memorandum of understanding was signed between the Oyo State government and French Authorities, at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s office, Secretariat, Ibadan. The MOU is to improve Healthcare services and reaffirm a common desire to promote the Continue Reading

Crime

Security Guard Nabbed with Stolen Motorcycle

Web News 26 January 2023 78 0

Operatives of the Southwest Security Network codenamed Amotekun have arrested a security guard, simply identified as Adebowale for allegedly stealing a motorcycle in Osogbo, Osun State capital. The State Commander of Amotekun, Osun State, Rtd Brig-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi gave the information while addressing journalists. Rtd Gen. Adewinmbi explained that the suspect was Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Makinde Mourns Passage of Sheikh Ajokidero

Web News 26 January 2023 81 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed his sadness over the demise of the Chief Imam of Oyo Town, Imam Sheikh Mashood Abdul Ganiyy Adebayo Ajokidero, saying that the death was a huge loss to the people of the state. The governor expressed his condolences to the Muslim Ummah in Oyo Town and Oyo State […]Continue Reading

Politics

Adelabu Makes Security Primary Goal

Web News 26 January 2023 107 0

The Accord Governorship Candidate in the next month’s election in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has promised to tackle brigandage and insecurity if elected as the executive governor of the state. He gave the promise while flagging off his campaign at Soun Ogunlola Hall, Oja’gbo, Ogbomoso. Chief Adelabu, who spoke to the crowd of supporters […]Continue Reading

Energy

Persistent Petrol Scarcity Fuels Concern in Ibadan

Web News 26 January 2023 123 0

Residents of Ibadan have called for the availability of premium motor spirit, PMS, known as petrol to ease their suffering. They made the call while speaking with Radio Nigeria correspondent who monitored the fuel situation in the state capital. The residents, who frowned at the frustration in getting PMS, said Federal Government had neglected its […]Continue Reading

Politics

Media essential to the survival of democracy- Ganduje

Web News 26 January 2023 82 0

Recording significant success in the 2023 election demands the active collaboration of all and sundry in the country including journalists   Governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje made the remark while opening a two-day special delegate conference and review of the constitution of the union in Kano. Dr Ganduje described the role of journalists […]Continue Reading

Environment

Popular Market on Fire

Web News 26 January 2023 82 0

Another fire incident has gutted a building at the popular Balogun Market in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State. The fire started in one of the popular market buildings on Thursday. The cause of the inferno which could not be ascertained as of press time has started spreading to other apartments. Operatives of the […]Continue Reading

Security

Amotekun Boss Makes Case for Sophisticated Weapons

Web News 26 January 2023 119 0

Ex-Military top brass, and Chairman, Oyo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, Retired General Kunle Togun says the outfit should be allowed to carry sophisticated weapons. General Togun made the call at a workshop in Ibadan organised by Leadership and Peace Initiative, YLPI, on safety and security with the theme, “Safety and Security in Yorubaland: An Continue Reading

Health

Doctors Withdraw Services over Attack on Members

Web News 26 January 2023 66 0

The Association of Resident Doctors of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, has commenced a five-day warning strike over the persistent assault of its members. The body said the strike takes effect from Wednesday, as it has shut down all medical services at the institution. It disclosed this in a press statement signed by […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Road Users Lament as Construction Work Causes Gridlock

Web News 26 January 2023 92 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Road Users plying Oluyole Industrial/7up road have been experiencing difficult times navigating their ways since the beginning of this week. Radio Nigeria gathered that the road had been witnessing unusual gridlock as a result of a diversion of motorists and motorcyclists coming from Sharp Corner/Oluyole Estate road and indiscriminate packing of Continue Reading

Crime

Gunmen Abduct Traditional Ruler

Web News 26 January 2023 84 0

Gunmen have abducted the District Head of Chawai in Kauru Local Government of Kaduna State, Chief Joshua Ahmadu. Ahmadu’s abduction was confirmed on Wednesday by President of the Chawai Development Association, Mr Abel Adamu. Adamu, in a statement signed by Mr Raphael Joshua, Public Relations Officer of CDA, said that the traditional ruler was kidnapped […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Trump Receives Access to Facebook, Instagram

Web News 26 January 2023 86 0

Meta has announced that it will end former United States President, Donald Trump’s suspension across its major platforms, Facebook and Instagram, in the coming weeks. The social media giant made this known on Wednesday evening in a blog post by the President of Global Affairs at Meta, Nick Clegg. Clegg wrote, “To assess whether the […]Continue Reading

Economy

Mines Ministry Brainstorms on Teething Problems

Web News 26 January 2023 153 0

Minister for Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite says the ministry will be strengthened and reformed for optimal performance. He stated this while speaking with newsmen in Ibadan shortly after delivering a keynote address at the ministerial retreat with the theme: Strengthen the Reforms in the Minerals and Metal Sector for Enhanced Productivity. Mr […]Continue Reading

Politics

Tinubu in Ogun, Decries Lingering Fuel Crisis

Web News 26 January 2023 119 0

The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has expressed displeasure over the recent fuel crisis in the country a few weeks to the general elections, assuring the electorates that he will find a lasting solution to the problem when elected. Asiwaju Tinubu, while speaking to thousands of APC members during […]Continue Reading

Economy

New Naira Notes: Ogun Traders Call for Extension of Deadline

Web News 25 January 2023 97 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The new naira notes remain Nigeria’s legal tender that must be universally accepted and treasured in the bid to strengthen the economy. Ogun State Director of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mr Kolawole Obadina stated this when he led the agency’s team on sensitisation visits to various markets in Abeokuta, the Ogun […]Continue Reading

Economy

We are working hard to jumpstart Osun State economy – Gov Adeleke

Web News 25 January 2023 191 0

By Funmi Adekoya The governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has laid out the vision of his government for a public-private partnership relationship with a view to addressing the huge infrastructure deficit in the state and jumpstarting the state economy that is weighed down by heavy debt. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam […]Continue Reading

Health

Tainted Cough Syrups Kill 300 Children – WHO

Web News 25 January 2023 98 0

By Oluwaseyi Ajibade/Adetutu Adetule World Health Organisation, WHO has raised alarm following the death of some 300 children in three countries after consuming contaminated cough syrups. In a statement, WHO warned all countries to be “on the alert” and prevent the spread of the killer cough syrups into their countries. According to the statement, the […]Continue Reading

Economy

Fuel Scarcity: Residents of Oyo Town Groan under Effects

Web News 25 January 2023 126 0

By Kayode Oguntona The prevailing fuel situation in Oyo Town and its environs has become worrisome to residents, even as Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, now sells between N350 and N450 at filling stations operated by independent marketers. Mostly affected are commercial drivers, school bus operators, pepper mills and business centre owners. Our correspondent reports long […]Continue Reading