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 Continue Reading
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By Anjola Agboola Tailoring is a very intellectual, interesting and renowned skill. Some tailors sew fabrics as a hobby(in their leisure time) while some take it as a source of their income. In designing, one thing is cutting the fabric, another thing is sewing, while another thing is perfection. There are basic things you should […]Continue Reading
Nigeria’s first professor of Medicine, Professor Theophilus Ogunlesi, has passed on at the age of ninety-nine. Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, while reacting to the news in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Somorin, described the death as painful. He noted that Professor Ogunlesi passed away when his vast experience in the […]Continue Reading
The Ondo State Government has announced the extension of maternity leave from three to six months as part of efforts to ensure a total child development. The Head of Service, Mr Kayode Ogundele announced this while receiving members of the Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Ondo State chapter, in his office, Akure. Mr Ogundele said […]Continue Reading
The Lagos-based lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, who was shot dead on the 25th of December in Lagos, has been laid to rest at the Vaults and Gardens cemetery in the Lekki-Epe area of the state. A service of songs was held on Monday before the funeral procession on Tuesday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barrister Adebayo Lawal on Tuesday, charged civil and public servants in the state to uphold proper work ethics and integrity in the discharge of their duties. The deputy governor stated this during an event organized by the Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries of Oyo and Osun States, […]Continue Reading
The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye has congratulated the former Governor of the state, Chief Bisi Akande on the occasion of his 84th birthday. This is contained in a congratulatory message signed by the media aide to the Speaker, Mr Kunle Alabi, in Osogbo. Mr Owoeye said that Chief Akande’s […]Continue Reading
Show love to one another irrespective of religion or ethnic affiliations. Vicar of St. Jude Anglican Church, Ijeun Abeokuta, Ogun state, Dr. Sunday Abodunrin, gave the charge while delivering a sermon at the Funeral Service for late Mrs Wuraola Akinola, mother of an Abuja based Printing magnate, Mr Micheal Akinola. held at the Cathedral of […]Continue Reading
The legacy of Nigerian filmmaker and founder of the African Movie Academy Awards, AMAA, the late Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, will continue to live on, her family has promised. This was contained in a statement by the family made available to newsmen on Tuesday. The news of Anyiam-Osigwe’s death was announced by her colleague, Obi Emelonye, on […]Continue Reading
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has condoled the victims of the fire incident at the popular Idiseke Market, Osogbo in the late hours of Saturday 7th January 2023, describing the incident as unfortunate. In a statement signed by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor prayed for the affected traders to […]Continue Reading
Nigerians have been encouraged to join the fight against open defecation in their communities to reduce the cases of diarrhoea, cholera, Neglected Tropical Diseases, NTDs, and other public health ailments. Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker gave this advice at the inauguration of a twin-toilet facility which she facilitated for the Ikeye people […]Continue Reading
Radio Nigeria Ibadan has handed the mentally challenged woman, who delivered a baby boy to the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs. The woman, who identified herself as Lara, whose age is between 25 and 30, delivered the baby boy at Odo Ona Apata Area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The delivery took place in an uncompleted […]Continue Reading
The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly Right Honorable Timothy Owoeye has commiserated with the family of Idowu in Ilesa over the death of the former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ilesa East Local Government, Korede Idowu. Right Honorable Owoeye in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Alabi described the […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed gratitude to the good people of Oyo State for the privilege to serve them in the last 43 months. He stated that the last three years and seven months had been a testament of his commitment to serving the people. The governor stated this in his New […]Continue Reading
The burial of the late football legend Pele has been set for Monday and Tuesday. The wake will be held on Monday and his body will be laid to rest on Tuesday at his Santos home, where he enchanted the world, according to his former club. “The wake for the greatest footballer of all time […]Continue Reading
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the death of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prof George Obiozor as an immeasurable loss to the country. In a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina, the President says Prof Obiozor was a thoroughbred diplomat. “Describing his demise as an immeasurable loss to the country, the President notes […]Continue Reading
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reinforced his stand on justice for the family of Bolanle Raheem, who was shot dead by a policeman on Christmas Day. He sent a delegation today to console the family at their home in Ajah. “We have the permission of Mr Governor to tell you that justice will be […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governorship Candidate of Accord in the 2023 general elections, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has congratulated Christians on the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebration. In a Christmas message issued by the Bayo Adelabu Campaign Organization (BACO), the former Central Bank Deputy Governor urged the people to celebrate in moderation while imbibing the lessons Continue Reading
Fun seekers in Ibadan defy the harmattan and economic situation in the country and stormed recreation centres with their loved ones. Radio Nigeria correspondents, who monitored the situation, report that as some fun seekers were moving around enjoying themselves, others were using the occasion for picnics. During a visit to the Zoological Garden, the University of Ibadan, Continue Reading
Former president, Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on the occasion of his 55th birthday. The former President, in a letter addressed to the governor, which was dated December 21, 2022, declared that Makinde was a patriot and service-oriented leader. He said Makinde had been deliberate in providing hope and development […]Continue Reading
The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has felicitated with Christians on the occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ, urging them to celebrate the Yuletide with love. Governor Adeleke, in a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Rasheed Olawale described Christmas as a moment that reflects the love of God for mankind. The governor […]Continue Reading
Ibadan-based comedian, Oluwatobi Owomoyela popularly known as Peteru, is dead. It was reported that he died on Wednesday after battling cancer. Mourning the deceased, actor Muyiwa Ademola, shared a video on his Instagram page early Thursday saying, “This is a very hard pill to swallow! How could this jolly good fellow just depart this world […]Continue Reading
…felicitates Christians on Christmas The Palace of Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Senator Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II was agog on Wednesday as children, numbering about 500 and their parents within and around the Alarere area of Ibadan trooped to the Palace to meet with Santa Claus, popularly referred to as “Father Christmas” as part of […]Continue Reading
Harmattan is the very dry, dusty easterly or north-easterly wind on the West African coast, occurring from December to February. The season usually comes with severe cold and has always been an inevitable period in human life, just as other seasons are in existence, hence, the need for every individual to properly care for both […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has sympathised with traders who lost properties in last Thursday’s petrol tanker fire, which rocked the Apata area of Ibadan. Governor Makinde, who led top government officials to inspect the scene of the fire disaster, said that his administration would immediately release the sum of N10 million to cushion the […]Continue Reading