Lifestyle

Families, Friends Celebrate Lifetime of Late Hoalat Ogunbunmi

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By Fasilat Lawal Families and friends gathered on Saturday to celebrate the exemplary life of a nonagenarian, late Hoalat Titilayo Ogunbunmi. The event, which took place at the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, BCOS, Ibadan, had in attendance staff of the Federal Radio Corporation of Continue Reading

Environment

Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc at Sango-Ota

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By Rasheedah Makinde A raging rainstorm on Sunday wreaked havoc at Sango-Ota in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State plunging over 40 communities into darkness. The storm pulled down electric poles and cables, disrupting traffic on the Sango-Ota highway on Sunday afternoon. The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company confirmed the incident, appealing to Continue Reading

Environment

Degrading the earth is injurious – Prof Arowosoge

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By Lanre Omotoso It is imperative that people refrain from activities that are inimical to the environment to ensure sustainability of the earth for the future generations. A lecturer in the Department of Forest Resources and Wildlife Management, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Professor Oluwayemisi  Arowosoge gave the advice on the commemoration of this Continue Reading

Religion

NASFAT Empowers Members with Deeper Knowledge of Islam

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By Lilian Ibomor As part of efforts to ensure Muslims were well rooted in the knowledge of Islam and avoid misconceptions surrounding the religion, Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society of Nigeria, NASFAT Missionary Institute, NMI, in collaboration with NASFAT Oyo Zone 1 has organized a Train-the-Trainers course in Ibadan. The course which is in its fourth edition was […]Continue Reading

Security

President Tinubu to Declare African Counter-Terrorism Summit Open

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By Abdullah Bello (Abuja) President Bola Tinubu will open the African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja on Monday. The high-level African counter-terrorism summit is being organised by Nigeria, with the support of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, UNOCT. The theme is “Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threat Continue Reading

Education

FG to Commence Disbursement of Student Loans

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By Nasir Malali (Sokoto) President Bola Tinubu says students would soon access loans under the Federal Government Student Loans Scheme, aimed at promoting human capital development in the country. The president stated this at the end of a week long convocation ceremony of Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. The president who was represented by the Minister […]Continue Reading

Crime

3 Wanted Drug Kingpins in NDLEA Net

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By Olaolu Fawole Over two months after they were declared wanted, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested three members of an organized criminal organization which specializes in illicit drug trafficking across Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, Europe and America. This followed the recent seizure of the single largest consignment of Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Family, Friends, Colleagues Pay Tribute to Deaconess Ajisefinni on Posthumous Birthday

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By Dayo Adu It was a day of tributes as family, colleagues, community and church members threw a colourful celebration to mark the posthumous 60th Birthday of Deaconess Mary Adenike AjisefinniThe ceremony which had in attendance retired and serving members of staff of radio Nigeria Ibadan, the Christ Apostolic Church Family ,members of Koguo Quarters […]Continue Reading

Weekend Treat

Lone Accident on Lagos-Ibadan Express Claims Two Lives

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By Olusegun Folarin A lone fatal accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Ogere axis after Verony and claimed two lives. The crash which occurred at half past ten in the morning involved a Toyota Camry with registration number BDG526JC. According to the Public Education Officer Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC Ogun State command, Mrs […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Ogun Inaugurates Children Parliament

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The 5th Ogun State Children’s Parliament has been inaugurated with a resolve by stakeholders to work together in promoting, sustaining and preserving the rights of children.  Speakers at the event, held at the Obas’ Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, expressed optimism that the Parliament would serve as a voice for children to showcase their […]Continue Reading

Sport

Plan afoot to change the face of Muda Lawal Stadium – Ogun Govt.

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By Olusegun Folarin  Ogun State Government has renewed its determination to support initiatives and programmes towards the development of youths through Sports. Commissioner for Sports Development, Mr Wasiu Isiaka stated this during the kick off of Egba Youth Football Championship at the Muda Lawal Stadium, Asero, Abeokuta. Mr Isiaka, who noted that government could not Continue Reading

Politics

LG Poll: Ogundoyin Upbeat about Party’s Chances

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By Mosope Kehinde The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin has expressed confidence in the victory of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP in Ibarapa East Local Government in the forthcoming Local Government election scheduled to be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The Speaker gave the assurance at a stakeholders meeting attended […]Continue Reading

News

Two Dead in Crash on Ijebu Ode-Ore Expressway

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By Olusegun Folarin  Two people have reportedly died while three persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in a crash that occurred at Ijebu Ode-Ore Expressway after Ogbere Junction. The accident which occurred at 34 minutes past 8 in the evening on Friday 19th April, 2024 involved a DAF Truck with Registration number  AYE886ZQ and a […]Continue Reading

Sport

Chess Marathon: Tunde Onakoya Pushes for 60-hour to Dust Own 58-Hour Record

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Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, on Saturday set a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon chess. The chestmaster confirmed this in a post on his official X account. He wrote, “We have done it. “We’re pushing to 60 hours guys. We’re not stopping yet. Let’s keep going. “We have a fundraising goal to […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ayedatiwa, 15 Others Slug it out for APC Ticket

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By Bukola Bardi All is now set for the conduct of the governorship primary election of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, in Ondo State today. Sixteen aspirants are jostling for the party’s ticket ahead of the November 16, 2024 governorship election in the state. They are, the incumbent Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Chief Olusola Oke […]Continue Reading

Crime

Money Laundering : Egbetokun Recalls Officers Attached to Yahaya Bello

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the withdrawal of all police officers attached to the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. This was contained in a Police wireless message from the Nigeria Police headquarters and addressed to MOPL 37 in Lokoja. The document with reference number: “CB:4001/DOPS/PMF/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.48/ 34 read in Continue Reading

Health

Second Round of Polio Vaccination Kicks Off in Oyo

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By Rotimi Famakin As part of sustained measures towards boosting the immune system of children for healthy growth, a second round of polio vaccination exercise tagged: “Outbreak Response Two” has been flagged off in Oyo State. The Outbreak Response Two targeting children from zero to five years old is a collaborative project between the Oyo […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Arrest Four Over Alleged Killing of Woman for Money Ritual

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By Mojisola Oladele  Operatives of the Osun State Police Command have arrested four suspects for allegedly killing a 45-year-old Aminat Usman in Ibadan, Oyo State. The command’s spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, who made this known during the parade of the suspects in Osogbo said their arrests followed a report of a missing person lodged by […]Continue Reading

Education

2024 JAMB: Oyo NSCDC Commandant Commends Personnel

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By Rasheedah Makinde The State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, Commandant Augustine Padonu, has lauded personnel of the corps for their professionalism during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Friday, 19th April 2024. Commandant Padonu gave his officers a thumb-up while conducting a thorough inspection Continue Reading

Environment

Nigeria, Cameroon, Sign Trans-Boundary Wildlife Conservation Agreement

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By Osamudiamen Idemudia (Abuja) Nigeria and Cameroon have signed a cooperation framework agreement on trans-boundary ecosystems conservation and sustainable management to enhance protection of endangered animals, like gorillas and chimpanzees, preserve critical habitats and tackle illegal wildlife trade across the border. The Cooperation Framework Agreement signed in Continue Reading

Health

Kwara Set for Fresh Polio Immunization

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By Abdullahi Ahmed (Ilorin) Another round of the Polio Immunization campaign for children under the age of five is to commence in Kwara State. The exercise, which is second in series for the year, is expected to cover all the nooks and crannies of the state, beginning from Saturday 20th to Tuesday, 23rd April, 2024. […]Continue Reading

Education

Parents React to JAMB Registrar’s Order On Arrest

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By Dayo Adu Some parents who accompanied candidates to JAMB accredited CBT centre in Orogun, Ibadan, have expressed disappointment at the order of the registrar of JAMB directing police to arrest parents at the CBT centres. The parents who were seen few metres away from the examination Premises noted that since the examination was not […]Continue Reading

Security

Covered number plate illegal – Police

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By Mojisola Oladele The Osun State Police Command Force has said that it is a criminal offence for motorists to cover their number plates. The caution was issued on behalf of the Command by the Police Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola during a parade of suspected criminals in Osogbo. Mrs. Opalola said the only persons […]Continue Reading

Environment

Road Construction : Ministry of Works Announces Diversion

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By Mojisola Oladele The Ministry of Works and Infrastructure in Osun State has announced that from today to Monday routes leading to LAMECO roundabout and Okefia would be temporarily closed, while it will be permanently closed to traffic as from the early hours of Tuesday next week. A statement by the Permanent Secretary Engineer Bashir […]Continue Reading

News

Strengthen human capital through maximum efforts – Dr Jiboku

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By Olusegun Folarin For Nigeria to thrive in the global system, greater efforts must be geared towards harnessing the country’s ethnic languages to strengthen human capital development. A Scholar and Chief Lecturer, Department of General Studies, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Dr Oladele Jiboku made the submission while delivering the sixth inaugural lecture entitled Continue Reading