Wọ́n ti rọ ìjọba pé kí wọ́n kó ipa tó jọjú nídi sisẹ́ ìtọ́jú àwọn arúgbó láwùjọ. Àarẹ ibùdó kan tó ń jẹ́ Omishina Homes, nílu ìbàdàn. Oloye Adio Modupẹọla ló pèpè yí lásìkò tó ń sọ̀rọ̀ nípa àyájọ́ olidena ìfìyajẹ arúgbó èyí tí akọ̀rí rẹ̀ dá lórí ipa àjàkálẹ̀ àrùn covid 19 lórí àsìlò […]Continue Reading
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The Deputy Chief of Staff to Osun State Governor, Mr Mikhail Adejare Adebisi is dead. Mr Adebisi died last night after a brief illness, and his death has nothing to do with the Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement, Osun State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola described the deceased as a dependable aide who carried out any assignment given to […]Continue Reading
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi has said that he bears no grudge against the governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde over the location of the Police Mobile Force, Ago-Are in Oke Ogun axis of the state. Oba Adeyemi, who stated this while receiving the governor on a courtesy visit after the commissioning of the […]Continue Reading
Former Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, is dead.Tsav died at Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi on Monday.The Personal Assistant to the deceased, Torkuma Uke, confirmed Tsav’s death. Culled from The PunchContinue Reading
Osun state Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has commiserated with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on the death of his grandmother, Madam Comfort Faramobi Ajoke Olasoji. In a statement by Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ismail Omipidan, Governor Oyetola commiserated with the family and the entire people of Ile-Ife. He implored Ooni and the […]Continue Reading
The mother of former Green Eagles Superstar Sam Okwaraji, Lady Janet Okwaraji, has died at the age of 83. The death of the matriarch of Okwaraji family was confirmed to newsmen by his eldest son, Patrick Okwaraji on Monday. Mrs Okwaraji who lived in Enugu state, her home state was said to have died after […]Continue Reading
Madam Comfort Faramobi Ajoke Olasoji, the maternal grandmother of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has died at the age of 103. A statement by the Ooni’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Mr Moses Olafare, disclosed that ‘mama agba’ as fondly called, gave up the ghost at her residence in Ile-Ife on Saturday […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Government has been charged to ensure security operatives bring to book the perpetrators of rape and murder of two women in Akinyele Local Government, Ibadan. The leadership of Oyo District of The Criterion, an association of Muslim women in business and the professions made the call while on a condolence visit to the […]Continue Reading
Death has been described as inevitable and that judgment is also real after death. The Bishop of Akoko Anglican Diocese, Right Reverend Jacob Bada gave the admonition at the funeral service of Mrs Victoria Oyinlola Orimolade Nee Oloketuyi at Ikare Akoko, Ondo State. Reverend Bada described the late Mrs Orimolade as a disciplined and hardworking […]Continue Reading
The challenges of abuse of women and children in Nigeria remained a subject of concern as it continues unabated. This is not only limited to inter personal relationship, but such visited on them by established institutions. In this report, Correspondent, Adenitan Akinola narrates the story of a wife, who was compelled to give birth in […]Continue Reading
Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, has described the late former governor of old Ondo State, Evangelist Bamidele Olumilua, as a man of integrity, very truthful and an exemplary statesman. Otunba Egbeyemi made the remarks when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late elder statesman who passed on in the […]Continue Reading
The Ondo State House of Assembly has commiserated with the Government and People of Ekiti State on the death of a former governor of old Ondo State, Evangelist Bamidele Olumilua. The lawmakers in a condolence message signed by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Mr Olugbenga Omole and made available to newsmen in Akure described […]Continue Reading
Notable Ekiti indigenes have to react to the demise of an Ekiti Elder Stateman and former governor of old Ondo State, Evangelist Bamidele Olumilua. Correspondent, Kayode Babatuyi captures the mood of respondents. His report.Continue Reading
Former Governor of old Ondo State and elder statesman, Evangelist Bamidele Olumilua has passed on. The news of Olumilua’s death was broken in the early hours of Thursday by his son, Aare Muyiwa Olumilua, who is the Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation in Ekiti State. Olumilua, who was governor of Ondo State from January […]Continue Reading
Nigerians have been urged to live a pious life and impact positively in the lives of people within their vicinity. The president, Conference of Baptist Church, Reverend Paul Kolawole stated at a burial service for late Oba Jonathan Akinpelu in Ola. Correspondent Wasiu Ajadosu was there and completes the story. Wasiu AjadosuContinue Reading
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has flagged-off the third phase of the distribution of palliatives to persons living with disabilities. Performing the symbolic presentation of the palliatives at the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan, Governor Makinde said COVID-19 palliatives distribution which cut across the state would benefit registered persons with Continue Reading
The Management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State has sent some of its workers on temporary break following the effect of the Covid-19 on the business. According to letter issued by the management of the library and signed by Head of Human Resources, Administration and Procurement, Mrs Olanike Ogunleye the library claimed that the […]Continue Reading
Over one hundred and twenty Million naira food items, medical equipment and hand sanitizers have been received by the Ekiti State Government from the Victims Support Funds, VSF to complement government’s efforts at cushioning the effects of lockdown on Covid19. The food items, which is meant for about two thousand and sixty households included two thousand […]Continue Reading
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced the death of its immediate pas Group Managing Director (GMD), Dr Maikanti Baru. In a statement, the corporation said: “NNPC regrets to announce the demise of its former Group Managing Director (GMD), Dr. Maikanti Kacalla Baru, Friday night.” Baru, a consummate Mechanical Engineer, died after a brief […]Continue Reading
The Delta State Government says it has benefitted from the goodwill of individuals and private organizations since in the fight against coronavirus, which has affected government business and led to the loss of lives. The Secretary to the State Government Mr. Chiedu Ebie stated this in Asaba, where he received a donation of test kits […]Continue Reading
In continuation of measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and protect its employees, the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station has continued to fumigate premises of its stations. The latest of its station to be fumigated is the premises of Premier FM 93.5, located in Iyaganku Quarters in Ibadan. General Manager, […]Continue Reading
Delta State Government has called for stronger ties with the media for continuous sensitization of the citizenry in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The State Commissioner for Information Mr. Charlse Aniagwu stated this during a visit to the Asaba Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ. Mr. Aniagwu, noted Delta State so […]Continue Reading
In view of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic and the guidelines to combat the dreaded virus, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration has adopted a low key approach to mark the first year in office and his 60th birthday. In a statement, Governor Abiodun explained that various completed projects across the state which had […]Continue Reading
Radio Nigeria, Gold FM Ilesa wants its staff to add value to the station’s news and programme contents in order not betray the people’s trust. The General Manager, Mr Adedamola Tinubu during, his maiden meeting with staff of the station, identified team spirit, discipline and resilience as the necessary tools to keep the station afloat Correspondent, […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Government has re-echoed its commitment and willingness to promote and protect the rights and privileges of all children, especially girl -child education for sustainable development. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Alhaja Faosat Sanni stated this during 2020 virtual National Children’s Day celebration held at the ministry’s Continue Reading