By Rotimi Famakin The trial, suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ was brought to the fore through its demonstration by some youths of the Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Oke Padre, Ibadan. Speaking on the significance of Good Friday, the administrator of the Saint Mary’s Continue Reading
By Rasheedah Makinde As Christians celebrate the victory of life over death, exemplified by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Nigeria will triumph over her challenges. President Bola Tinubu, who stated this in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, joined the Christian faithful to commemorate Easter, which he described […]Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has felicitated the Christian faithful in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of the Easter festivities. The governor, who congratulated the Christians on witnessing another Easter season, called on them to use the special occasion to pray for Oyo State and Nigeria as well […]Continue Reading
By Olusegun Folarin Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested two men for allegedly dispossessing a woman of her belongings in a taxi along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. The suspects, 35-year-old Aliu Oyetola and 40-year-old Seyi Afolabi were arrested after the victim reported the incident at Sango Division. The victim told the policemen that she […]Continue Reading
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a democrat and visionary leader who is passionately committed to the emergence of Nigeria as an economic powerhouse. Prince Abiodun, in a congratulatory message to the President on his 72nd birthday on 29 March, said Tinubu is the right […]Continue Reading
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says his government will continue with its infrastructural drive, especially in the area of road construction as a catalyst for economic growth and development. Governor Abiodun spoke at the commissioning of the six-kilometre (first phase) of the Siun-Owode-Ofada Road in the Obafemi Owode Local Government of Continue Reading
By Oluwakayode Banjo Senator Sharafadeen Alli of the All Progressives Congress, APC, representing the Oyo South Senatorial District, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to national development as he clocks 72. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. “Today marks a special day Continue Reading
By Rasheedah Makinde Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command has deployed 2,500 personnel for the Easter celebrations across the state. This is contained in a statement signed in Ibadan by the Oyo State NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Mr Samuel Opebiyi. According to the statement, the deployment of personnel to various key […]Continue Reading
Four people have been killed and at least five injured after a man armed with a knife went on a rampage in the US state of Illinois. The suspect, Christian Soto, 22, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder. Police in Rockford say the attacks occurred following a home invasion […]Continue Reading
The bodies of two people have been recovered from a red pickup truck, which was underwater where the Baltimore bridge collapsed. Eight construction workers were on the bridge when a ship struck it, plunging them into the waters below. Two of the workers were rescued on the day, but the search continues for the other […]Continue Reading
By Oluwakayode Banjo Oyo State Government has reiterated that the ban on the collection of illegal levies in public schools was still in force, warning that it would deal with anyone contravening the ban. This is coming on the heels of reports that some errant teachers, compelled pupils to pay for the ongoing second-term unified […]Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele The Osun State House of Assembly has assured residents that the present administration led by Senator Ademola Adeleke would ensure the ongoing Teachers Recruitment Process exercise is based on merit. The Chairman, House Committee on Education, Alhaji Sikiru Bajepade gave the assurance when he led other members of the committee to inspect […]Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele The Chairman House Committee on Rural Development and Community Affairs, Mr. Elisha Oderinwale has presented before the House the report on amendments made in The Osun State Urban and Rural Access Roads Establishment Bill 2024. In his report, Mr. Oderinwale who recalled that the bill was first read on Thursday 19th October, […]Continue Reading
By ‘Dayo Adenuga Mrs Ayeni needs your advice…. She got married to Mr Ayeni 19years ago. Before their marriage,both of them had a child each, coincidentally both were male. After marriage,the couple was blessed with 4 children, 2female and 2male. Over the years the family grew well and strong….Lekan,Mrs Ayeni’s first Son now 24years old […]Continue Reading
By Daniel Adejo The Federal Government has declared Friday, March 29 and Monday, 1st April, as public holidays to mark the celebrations of 2024 Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively. The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Aishetu Ndayako. He urged Christians and […]Continue Reading
By Oriola /Afolabi Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has forwarded to the House of Assembly 12 names as Commissioners-nominee for confirmation. A letter containing the list of the nominees was on Wednesday addressed to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr . Olamide Oladiji, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tayo Oluwatuyi. According to […]Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government will host the first International Tourism Summit 2024 (#ITSOyoState2024) in Ibadan between April 17 and 18, 2024. This event, organized by the newly established Ministry of Culture and Tourism, aims to attract local and international stakeholders to explore tourism opportunities and potential investments in the state. While Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo state government has called on the 700 traders allocated stalls at Agodi Gate area Ibadan to maintain the facility for an improved state development. Governor Seyi Makinde spoke through the Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Demola Ojo during the allocation of the stalls to the traders. He said his administration would […]Continue Reading
By Abimbola Bamgbose Muslims faithful have been enjoined to imbibe the spirit of forgiveness as well as to let the act of kindness reflect in their lives during and after the month of Ramadan. The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun gave the admonition on Tuesday while speaking at a special iftar organised for the […]Continue Reading
By Rotimi Famakin In a bid to further broaden the knowledge of students, the management of Citadel Model School, Ayegun Oleyo, Ibadan has embarked on an excursion to the Broadcasting House of Radio Nigeria, Dugbe, Ibadan. The students, who were conducted around various facilities and departments were also exposed to stages in news and programme packaging […]Continue Reading
By Isaac Afolabi The Ondo State Government will collaborate with the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS to get rid of illegal immigrants in the state. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa gave the assurance when he hosted the Comptroller of Immigration, Ondo State Command, Mrs Grace Adeoye in his office. Governor Aiyedatiwa said his administration was also finalizing plans to […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says his administration will fully support the Carbon Farming project in the state. Governor Adeleke gave the assurance when he received the delegates of the National Council on Climate Change, NCC and Dyadra/Nobless Green Energy at the banquet hall of the Government House, Okefia, Osogbo, Osun […]Continue Reading
By Fasilat Lawal The Chairman of, the Medical Advisory Committee, CMAC, University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Dr Abiodun Adeoye says the Federal Ministry of Health has commenced the process that will lead to the restoration of power supply to the hospital. Dr Adeoye stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria on efforts being made by […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Forty-eight youths belonging to different cult groups have renounced their membership in the Sagamu local government area of Ogun state. The weapons surrendered included one pump action gun, four double barrels, seven single barrels, two English pistols, four locally made pistols and 35 cartridges. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Abiodun Continue Reading
By Rasheedah Makinde The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad has uncovered a massive illegal oil refining site at a forest in Odagwa Community in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. The spokesman for the NSCDC, Rivers State Command, Olufemi Ayodele, disclosed this while parading the suspects and […]Continue Reading