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CAN Declines Homosexuality Legalisation

Web News 21 September 2023 74 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has affirmed its commitment to resist any pressure aimed at legalising homosexuality, according to a statement by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh. Archbishop Daniel Okoh stated this at the grand finale of the 2023 National Bible Quiz Competition, Continue Reading

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OSHA Charges Media on Promoting Peaceful Coexistence

Web News 21 September 2023 88 0

By Mojisola Oladele  The need for Media Organisations to be conscious of the content sent to the Public in other to promote peace in the society has again been emphasized.  The Chairman House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Adekunle Oladimeji made the call during a meeting with Ministry of Information and Public Enlightenment […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin Joins “Justice For Mohbad” Protest

Web News 21 September 2023 116 0

…Ilesa Youths also joined By Mosope Kehinde, Kayode Ojo The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin on Wednesday in Ibadan joined hundreds of youths who were protesting the mysterious death of the young Nigerian hiphop singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba Imole, popularly called Mohbad. The rally tagged “Justice For Mohbad” which took off Continue Reading

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Florence Ajimobi Expresses Shock over Demise of Ace Broadcaster

Web News 15 September 2023 268 0

Wife of the late Oyo state former governor, Dr Florence Ajimobi has described the death of an ace broadcaster, Babatunde Olaniyi popularly known as Ti O Common, who was also a former Special Assistant to Senator Ajimobi, as a rude shock.  According to Mrs Ajimobi, death has always brought sorrow, sadness and deep anguish because […]Continue Reading

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Dignitaries Eulogize Alake @ 80

Web News 15 September 2023 205 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose The premises of st Peters Anglican church Ake, Abeokuta was adorned with royal colors and glitz as dignitaries from all works of life trooped into the church auditorium to grace the 80th birthday Thanksgiving service of the Alake of Egbagland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo. Melodies from sonorous voices of the Ace Anglican choir […]Continue Reading

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NAFOHEADS Visit: Lekan Alabi Wants National Heroes Celebrated  

Web News 15 September 2023 120 0

By Dayo Adu Mayẹ̀ Olubadan, Olóyè Lekan Alabi wants Nigeria to recognise and celebrate national heroes who served the country meritoriously while they are alive rather than organising befitting burial ceremonies after their demise. Oloye Alabi stated this while receiving the executive members of National Forum of Heads of Federal Establishments, NAFOHEADS led by the […]Continue Reading

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Free Shuttle Buses to Return as Ondo Govt Begins Distribution of Palliatives

Web News 14 September 2023 102 0

By Ibrahim Kilani The Ondo State Government begins the distribution of palliatives (rice) to vulnerable households across the eighteen local government areas. One thousand, two hundred bags of rice allotted to each local government are to be shared by six thousand households. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, while flagging-off Continue Reading

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Earthquake: Makinde Condoles with Moroccan Government

Web News 12 September 2023 98 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government has expressed its condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Morocco over Friday’s earthquake, which has claimed about 2,800 lives and left thousands of others injured. Governor ‘Seyi Makinde described the disaster as saddening, expressing the ‘solidarity of the people of Oyo State with the Moroccan Government […]Continue Reading

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Obasanjo Gives Thumbs-Up to Dancing Governor

Web News 11 September 2023 80 0

By Funmi Adekoya Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has lauded Governor Ademola Adeleke for proving his critics wrong by being a dancing but hard working governor in running the affairs of Osun State. During his address at the 16th Harvest Anniversary and Thanksgiving Service held at the Love of Christ Generation Church C&S in […]Continue Reading

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Physically Challenged Individuals Clamour for Proper Monitoring of Policies

Web News 8 September 2023 78 0

By Lilian Ibomor Lagos State Coordinator for the Deaf Women Association of Nigeria, Miss Veronica Uwajuyi has called on the government and stakeholders to monitor the implementation of policies that are geared toward alleviating the plight of the physically challenged individuals in the society. Miss Uwajuyi stated this at the first Deaf Women Summit of […]Continue Reading

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Ogun NAWOJ Gets New Executives

Web News 8 September 2023 120 0

By Bolanle Adesida The new executives of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Ogun State chapter have been sworn in with a call on them to keep the flag of the association flying.  Speaking at the inauguration of the new executives held at Iwe Iroyin, Oke Ilewo Abeokuta, the vice president of NAWOJ, B Zone, […]Continue Reading

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Agagu’s legacy in Ondo cannot be forgotten – Aiyedatiwa

Web News 8 September 2023 93 0

By Olorunferanmi Odofin The International Cultural and Event Centre, The Dome, in Akure was on Thursday filled to capacity as political associates, erudite scholars, traditional rulers, families and friends of late former governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Agagu gathered for his tenth memorial Colloquium. Addressing the gathering, the Acting Governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa Continue Reading

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RATTAWU Organises Free Eye Screening and Test for Ogun Residents

Web News 1 September 2023 123 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke About one hundred residents of Abeokuta, Ogun State have benefited from free eye screening and tests with subsidized eyeglasses and drugs to reduce the risk of eye problems including glaucoma and other related problems. The eye screening which was held at the Cultural Centre, Kuto Abeokuta, was put together by the Ogun State Council of Continue Reading

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Ekanmem Philip-Ephraim: MDCAN Calls for End to Kidnapping

Web News 1 September 2023 190 0

By Lilian Ibomor Medical and Dental Consultant Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, has called on the government at all levels to put an end to all forms of kidnapping in the country. They made the call in a peaceful protest staged in Ibadan to mark fifty days since their colleague, a Professor of Neurology, Ekanem Phillip-Ephraim was […]Continue Reading

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Akinkunmi was a National Icon says FG

Web News 31 August 2023 128 0

The Federal Government of Nigeria has mourned the death of the designer of the Nigerian national flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi who died at the age of 84, at his family home in Ibadan, after a brief illness. According to a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation Alhaji Mohammed Idris on Wednesday, […]Continue Reading

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Pa Akinkunmi left indelible marks on the sand of Nigeria’s history – Makinde

Web News 31 August 2023 120 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has mourned the death of the designer of Nigeria’s national flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, OFR, describing it as the end of an era for creative national heroes and heroines of Oyo State extraction. Governor Makinde, who noted how the writer of the Nigerian national pledge, Professor Felicia […]Continue Reading

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Cheery News as Govt. Provides N854m for Mass Wedding

Web News 24 August 2023 119 0

The Kano State Executive Council has approved the release of N854 million for the Auren Zaurawa Mass Wedding Initiative. It also approved N700m for the payment of school fees for 7,000 indigenes of the state studying at Bayero University Kano (BUK). Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made this known on Thursday via his verified X page, […]Continue Reading

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Adeleke Congratulates Oyetola on Appointment as Transport Minister

Web News 18 August 2023 110 0

By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke of has congratulated former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola on his appointment as Minister of Transport. This is just as he directed the state Commissioner for Transport to prepare a plan of action to rehabilitate railway tracks across the state. In a statement by Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale […]Continue Reading

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Ife-Modakeke to Interface on Sustenance of Peace

Web News 17 August 2023 160 0

By Adenitan Akinola Residents of the ancient city of Ile-Ife have again called for the intervention of the Federal and Osun State Government to ensure the continued maintenance of peaceful coexistence between them and the Modakeke. The people advocated the deployment of alternative dispute resolution mechanism and the strict adherence of the two communities to […]Continue Reading

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Pastor Odukoya for Burial September

Web News 12 August 2023 154 0

Funeral arrangement for the late founder of Fountain of Life Church, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, has been announced. The funeral arrangement which would hold on September 8 and 9 2023 was announced through a e-flier shared on the church Facebook page on Friday. The e-flier disclosed that a service of songs would be held in Odukoya’s […]Continue Reading

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Veteran Actress, “Iyabo Oko” Laid to Rest

Web News 10 August 2023 231 0

The remains of veteran Nollywood actress, Sidikat Odukanwi, popularly known as Iyabo Oko, has been laid to rest.  The actress died on Wednesday, June 28, after a long battle with an undisclosed ailment. She was 61 years old. Her remains were laid to rest in Ife, Osun state Thursday, August 10.  Linda Ikeji Blog / […]Continue Reading

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Tributes as Renowned Broadcaster Bows Out of Service

Web News 10 August 2023 310 0

By Olawale Asake A Renowned Ibadan based Ace Broadcaster, Alhaji Ismaila Olaniyan popularly known as Dokita Bayonle, has officially bowed out of active service of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, also known as Radio Nigeria. Our Correspondent reports that the retirement of Alhaji Olaniyan was a double celebration as it coincided with his […]Continue Reading

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Diligence is hallmark of dedicated staff – FRCN Ibadan ZD

Web News 8 August 2023 153 0

By Olufisoye Adenitan The Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria Ibadan National Station, Mr Dominic Mokikan has charged members of staff of Positive FM Akure to be more diligent in the discharge of their duties Mr Mokikan gave the charge while presenting letters of Promotion to some Positive fm staff in Akure. He said their promotion was […]Continue Reading

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Sanwo-Olu Visits Diaso’s Family, Vows Thorough Investigation

Web News 3 August 2023 191 0

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has vowed to thoroughly investigate the tragic death of a medical doctor, Vwaere Diaso, who lost her life due to a mechanical failure within the elevator at the Doctors’ quarters of the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island. Sanwo-Olu, who described the death of Diaso as devastating, empathised with the […]Continue Reading

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Gen. Diya was a selfless, diligent leader – President Tinubu

Web News 29 July 2023 369 0

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday extolled the virtues of former Chief of General Staff, deceased Gen. Oladipo Diya, whom he described as a selfless and diligent leader. The president stated in his message to the final funeral rites of Diya at his hometown, Odogbolu, Ogun that the Diya’s contributions to nation-building remained a reference point […]Continue Reading