Dele Agbeyo, popularly known as Dele Gold, a renowned gospel singer from Usi, Ekiti State, and raised in Faforiji, Osun State, sadly passed away on Wednesday, September 11, after a short illness. His demise has sent shockwaves through the music industry and his fans. Dele Gold gained widespread Continue Reading
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By Mosope Kehinde National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, South West Zonal Office, Ibadan says the clash between herders and farmers in Gbenpakan community, Saki West Local Government Area of Oyo State claimed 10 lives. NEMA Southwest Coordinator, Mr Kadiri Olanrewaju disclosed this on Tuesday 10th September 2024 while briefing stakeholders after an on-the-spot Continue Reading
48 persons have been given mass burial after a petrol tanker explosion in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident occurred in the early morning of Sunday when the petrol tanker had a head-on collision with a trailer truck loaded with travelers and cattle from Wudil in Kano state. The Director General of […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The Ogun State Government says it has revoked the provisional licenses of 20 private orphanages operating in the state for their failure to comply the relevant laws and operational guidelines. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Ms Adijat Adeleye announced this in Abeokuta, at a meeting with private orphanage operators […]Continue Reading
Two teenagers, identified as Malik Abdulganiyu and Hawal Akande, were found dead in a river at Edudu Baale, Idi-Oke community, Igbesa, Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. According to reports the victims, who had been reported missing on August 28, 2024, were found dead, their bodies floating in a nearby river on Friday. […]Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele Property and goods worth billions of Naira have been destroyed during a fire incident at Lagere Junction in Ile-Ife, Osun State. According to a witness, six shops were affected in the inferno which broke out yesterday shortly after electricity was restored to the area One of the shop owners, who could not hide his emotion said […]Continue Reading
By Khadijah Aliyu (Abuja) Intimidation, lack of protection, culture of silence, stigmatization and the legal framework have been identified as some of the problems facing media in reporting sexual harassment. This was part of the challenges identified during a two-day residential training for the media towards addressing sexual harassment in tertiary institutions in Continue Reading
By Olusegun Folarin Federal Ministry of Education through innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills, Ideas Project has flagged Off Digital Skills Internship Programme for Graduates of Skill-up Digital Skills Training and Business Pitching in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Programme which was targeted at Youth Development was carried out in collaboration Continue Reading
By Dayo Adu It was a celebration of life laced with global impact and career excellence as dignitaries from all societal divides gathered at the Chapel of The Resurrection, University of Ibadan to bid Emeritus Professor Ladipo Ayodeji Banjo farewell. Emeritus Ayodeji Banjo was a renowned scholar and a former vice-chancellor of the University of […]Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele Osun State Government has reiterated its commitment towards inclusive governance, especially with the Youth across the State. The State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke gave the assurance while addressing the #EndBadGovernance protesters who stormed the state Secretariat, Abeere. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, The Continue Reading
By Dayo Adu As the National protest enters the sixth day, commercial activities have picked its full gear in the state capital. Commercial outlets, Banks and markets within the metropolis all opened for business, while the road which was deserted on the first day now busy with pedestrians and vehicular movements. Meanwhile, a few residents […]Continue Reading
The Federal Government has warned Nigerian citizens planning to travel to the United Kingdom, to be wary of violence risk occasioned by the recent killing of three young girls at a concertA statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja on Monday, and signed by its Spokesperson, Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, said the violence has […]Continue Reading
By Rotimi Famakin The biblical saying in Ecclesiastes 7:8, “Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit”, aptly described the life and time of Ibadan-based female philanthropist, caregiver and Evangelist, Late Aminat Kikelomo Alli whose burial ceremony depicted her impactful […]Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has counselled Nigerians planning to protest over hardship in the country to exercise their rights in a peaceful manner and not resort to violence or destruction of public facilities. He stated that while protests are within the rights of all Nigerians, destruction of public utilities and […]Continue Reading
By Kehinde Mosope The member representing Ibadan South East/North East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr. Adigun Agboworin says the late All Progressives Congress lawmaker, Mr. Musiliu Akinremi Jagaban, will be sorely missed. Mr. Agboworin made this known while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Ibadan. While describing the late Akinremi as a jovial, Continue Reading
By Omolara Adasofunjo It is imperative for governments at all levels to enhance the welfare of hearing-impaired citizens and give them a sense of belonging by engaging the services of sign language interpreters at public functions. The Chairman Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Nigeria, ASLIN, Ogun State Chapter, Mr Oluwaseyi Ogunbayo made the appeal […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke A forty-year-old woman identified as Rafiat Sheriff and her seven-year-old daughter, Aishat have reportedly been killed in a gas explosion that occurred at Ebute Road, Ibafo area of Ogun State. The deceased had reportedly instructed her daughter to cook their dinner before the ugly incident happened. Reacting, the State Police Public Relations Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved the immediate payment of 500 Million Naira gratuities and 500 Million Naira for Pension for both the state and local government workers. He gave the approval at the 70th birthday ceremony of Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State Chapter, Mr […]Continue Reading
A woman residing in Okenne, Kogi State, has cried out that her 32-year-old daughter, Hamidat Abdulrafiu, who left home to meet a customer at Lokoja, the Kogi State, on June 18, 2024, has been missing. Hamidat’s mother, Mrs Ramot Yakubu disclosed this to City Round, adding that her daughter’s number has not been reachable since […]Continue Reading
By Abisola Oluremi Residents of Oluyole Estate Ibadan want the Oyo State government to address the root causes of the protest by workers at a food production company in the area. The residents told Radio Nigeria that the incident has resulted in two reported deaths and disruptions within the community, with them feeling unsafe and unable to move […]Continue Reading
By Olutola Daramola It was a befitting farewell for the first female Professor of Classics in Sub-Saharan Africa, Professor Folake Oritsegbubemi Onayemi as both town and gown gathered to bid her goodbye at all the programmes held in her honour. Earlier on Friday at the Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan, family members, colleagues from the academia Continue Reading
By Olawale Asake Onus lies on governments, religious leaders and other relevant stakeholders to address the issues of common discrimination, rejection and victimisation of widows in the society in order not to add to their pains. An Islamic cleric and founder of Shafaudeen in Islam Worldwide, Professor gave the advice while speaking in an interview […]Continue Reading
The Ondo State Police Command says it has commenced investigation into the circumstances that led to the death of a man and his girlfriend in the state. A middle-aged man identified as Eric and his yet-to-be-identified girlfriend were reportedly found dead at a new apartment located in the Ayeyemi area of Ondo town, Ondo State, […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed the registration of citizens with disabilities without a fee. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Needs, Mr. Kamil Aransi, in a statement, said the registration exercise wwould be done in ten days from Monday, May 27, 2024, to Friday, June 7, 2024. […]Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele The Osun State Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Bill has scaled its final passage on the floor of the State House of Assembly. The legislators passed the bill during the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun. The bill, which had earlier gone through a public hearing in November, […]Continue Reading