Environment

Ondo Warns Residents against Indiscriminate Dumping of Refuse

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By Olorunferanmi Odofin Indiscriminate dumping of refuse on major roads in Akure, Ondo State capital by some residents has become a source of worry to stakeholders who expressed fear that the practice is capable of causing an outbreak of epidemic. Correspondent, Olorunferanmi Odofin takes a Continue Reading

Environment

Awujale Calls for Proactive Measures on Impact of Natural Disasters

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By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Muslim Council, OMC under the leadership of Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru  Adetona has called on the governments and the general public to take proactive measures to prevent and mitigate the impact of natural disasters. In an Eid-ul Mawlid message, signed by the  Secretary General of the […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Imole buses are to be converted to the CNG model – Adeleke

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 By Funmi Ojo Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared that Osun State has a CNG conversion and adoption initiative under implementation for the past eight months, informing that Imole buses are to be converted to the Compressed Natural Gas model. In a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke reminded the public that his […]Continue Reading

Health

Don Warns of Risks of Refrigerator, Air-Conditioners Chemicals

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By Lanre Omotoso Stakeholders have expressed concern over the increasing depletion of the ozone layer with a call on policymakers to prevent its harmful effects. A lecturer in the Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Professor Olubunmi Shittu made the call in commemoration of this year’s “International Day for Continue Reading

Religion

Makinde Felicitates Muslims on Eid-el-Mawlid

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of the Eid-el-Mawlid 2024. In a statement by the Special Adviser Media to the Governor, Governor Makinde congratulated all Muslims on witnessing the Mawlid, calling on them to pray for Oyo State, […]Continue Reading

News

OGSIEC Adjusts Timeline for Local Council Poll

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By Irekpita Francisca Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, has announced new adjustments to the timeline for the state’s local government elections with a shift in the deadline for party primaries from Monday 16th to Thursday, 19th September 2024.  In a statement in Abeokuta, the Chairman of the OGSIEC, Mr Babatunde Osibodu attributed the extension Continue Reading

Environment

Jericho High School: Old Students Seek Government’s Intervention on Access Road

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Old Students Association of Jericho High School, located in Eleyele, Ibadan, has issued an urgent appeal to the Oyo State Government for immediate intervention in fixing the only access road to the school. This is contained in a letter written to the governor and signed by the publicity secretary of the association, Mr. Obarotimi  Maitanmi […]Continue Reading

News

Typhoon Grounds China Flights

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All flights at Shanghai’s two main airports were cancelled on Sunday as authorities in the Chinese megacity prepared for a strong typhoon bringing high winds and heavy rain. Typhoon Bebinca is expected to make landfall along a swath of China’s densely populated eastern seaboard between Sunday night and Monday morning, according to Beijing’s emergency management […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Oyo Receives 150 CNG Kits

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By Temidayo Adu As part of efforts to reduce the cost of transportation occasioned by the hike in the prices of petrol and diesel, the Federal government has supplied one hundred and fifty units of Compressed Natural Gas conversion kits and Cylinders for conversion of commercial vehicles in Oyo state.  The conversion kits, delivered by […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Channel Crossing Attempt Claims 8 Lives

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Eight people have died overnight while trying to cross the Channel from France to England, French police say. Rescue services were alerted after the boat got into difficulty in waters north of Boulogne-sur-mer in the northern Pas-de-Calais region after 01:00 local time (00:00 BST). The rubber vessel had around 50 people on board and started […]Continue Reading

News

Princess Koyi Becomes Osun State Member for Board of National Diaspora Commission

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Osun State government has announced the Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Diaspora Affairs, Princess Adebimpe Koyi, is the State’s member for the Board of National Diaspora Commission. A statement by spokesperson to Governor Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed indicates that the earlier announcement of Mr. Olusola Ajala as the state’s nominee on the Diaspora Continue Reading

Environment

One dies from lone road crash

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One person has died while ten others sustained serious injuries in a lone accident on the Saapade bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun State Sector Command, Mrs Florence Okpe made this known in a statement in Abeokuta. The statement indicated that, the accident which […]Continue Reading

Politics

PDP Provides 18 Executive Members to Run Party’s Affairs

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By Omolara Adasofunjo  The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has conducted local government Congress to elect party leaders across the twenty local government areas of Ogun State. Radio Nigeria correspondents report a large turnout of members for the exercise which produced a set of 18 executives to run the party’s affairs in each of the council […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Free Installation of CNG : Beneficiaries Throw Accolades to Facilitators

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By Abdulquadri Oyinlola Ogun State beneficiaries of the free installation of the Compressed Natural Gas, CNG on commercial vehicles under the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas initiative, Pi – CNG, have expressed enthusiasm that the move will offer great relief to both the transport operators and the passengers.  They made the call at the CNG conversion […]Continue Reading

News

Media Personnel Deliberate on Raising More Awareness for Voter Education, Inclusion

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By Olufisoye Adenitan The Centre for Media and Society, in collaboration with the International Press Center with support from  EU SDGN, has engaged media stakeholders on the need to raise more awareness on voter education and inclusion, among others, towards the Ondo off-cycle election. The Executive Director, of CEMESO, Dr Akin Akingbulu raised this poser […]Continue Reading

Politics

Use your office to help out citizens from poverty- Oyelade urges Political Leaders

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By Sherifdeen Nasirdeen Political leaders have been urged to use their offices to lift Nigerians out of poverty and sufferings in the country. The Presiding Pastor, Fountain of Peace Baptist church, Oyo, Reverend John Oyelade made the call during funeral proceedings for Oyo State Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Isaac Omodewu at the First […]Continue Reading

Environment

Ikorodu-Isheri: FG to Commence 10-Kilometre Dredging Project

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By Abdulquadri Oyinlola  The Federal Government has commenced a 10-kilometre dredging project along the Ikorodu – Iseri stretch of the Ogun River with a resolve to find lasting solution to the persistent problem of flooding in communities located on the borderlines of Ogun and Lagos states. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Ugandan Olympian killed by Ex- Boyfriend for Burial

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Ugandan Olympic marathon runner, Rebecca Cheptegei, who was set ablaze by her former boyfriend and later died, is due to be buried in a state funeral on Saturday. Dickson Ndiema attacked her with petrol just under a fortnight ago outside her home in north-west Kenya, close to where she trained. The 33-year-old’s killing, and its […]Continue Reading

Economy

Investors Show Readiness to Partner Osun Govt.on Economic Growth

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By Funmi Ojo Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke says he is ready to create enabling environment for economic resources buoyancy. Governor Adeleke stated this at the ongoing Investment Summit organised by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry at Osun State University, Oke-Baale, Osogbo. The Governor noted that the Summit which is a maiden […]Continue Reading

Security

Poverty, unemployment hindering fight against insecurity – Army

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By Rasheedah Makinde The Chief of Army staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has identified poverty and unemployment as factors hindering the fight against insecurity. Lieutenant General Lagbaja made this known during the first strategic personality lecture organized by the institute of peace ans strategic Studies,(IPSS), University of Ibadan. The COAS while Continue Reading

Transportation

Boat Mishap Claims Two Teenagers

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By Olusegun Folarin  Two teenagers have been reportedly killed, while two others survived a boat mishap in their attempts to ferry firewood from Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State into the Republic of Benin for sale.  Witnesses claimed that the teenagers took the boat on a journey to the neighbouring country without the consent […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Explore economic benefits of livestock farming -OBJ

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By Iyabo Adebisi Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has stressed the need for the country to invest in livestock farming and explore opportunities in dairy production for its economic benefits.  He stated this during the launch of a new product of dairy milk in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital President Obasanjo called the president of Nigeria […]Continue Reading

Legislature

OYHA Appoints Three Deputy Clerks

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By Mosope Kehinde  The Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has announced the appointment of three new Deputy Clerks, effective immediately.  The announcement was made by the Speaker, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin, during a plenary session on Thursday. The appointments were made in accordance with Section 17 of the Oyo State House of Assembly Service Commission […]Continue Reading

Politics

Omodewu a dependable ally – Family, Friends

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… For Burial Today By Sheriffdeen Nashirdeen Pastor Paul Jenfa, a clergyman, admonished Nigerians always to evaluate themselves and reflect on what they would be remembered for after death. Pastor Jenfa, who gave the warning while ministering at the Wake and Night of Tributes for former Oyo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, […]Continue Reading

Energy

Ogun Assembly Passes State Power Sector Bill

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By Omolara Adasofunjo Ogun State House of Assembly has passed the State Power Sector Law 2024, to allow for improved electricity generation, transmission and distribution, towards addressing the energy consumption challenge confronting the people and business owners in the State. The passage of the bill followed the presentation of the report and subsequent motion for […]Continue Reading