News

Clerics Visit Nominated Olubadan, Pray for Peaceful Reign

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Following the Olubadan-Designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin’s worship last Sunday at the Cathedral of St Peters Aremo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Clergymen from the Anglican Church have visited him at his Alalubosa residence to pay homage to the Nominated-Olubadan of Ibadanland. The Clerics were led by Continue Reading

Security

Customs Hand Over Seized Drugs to NAFDAC

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By Abisola Oluremi The Oyo Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has  handed over seized pharmaceutical drugs worth  over 1.7 billion naira to the National Agency For Food And Drug Administration And Control, NAFDAC. At the event held at the NCS operational headquarters in Ibadan, the area comptroller of the command, Doctor Continue Reading

Foreign

Navy Helicopters Collision Leaves 10 Dead in Malaysia

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Two Malaysian navy helicopters collided in mid-air as they flew in formation during a rehearsal for a military parade, killing all 10 crew on board. One of the aircraft clipped the rotor of the other before the two crashed into the ground, footage published on local media showed. The incident took place at 09:30 local […]Continue Reading

Human Angle

Provide emotional support when necessary – Police

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By Olusegun Folarin  Police have encouraged residents of Ogun state to give necessary support and seek experts’ assistance for their family members whose relatives or loved ones required emotional support. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Abiodun Alamutu stated this in a statement while reacting to the death of a 49 year old woman, Mrs Idowu […]Continue Reading

Economy

Gov. Abiodun Promises to Address Economic Challenges

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By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has reiterated his administration’s commitment to continue to implement workable Policies and Programmes towards mitigating the effects of the current inflation and economic challenges on residents in the state. Governor Abiodun gave the assurance at Oja Irorun Civil Servants farmer’s market at Continue Reading

News

NIPR Initiates Platform to Mentor Younger Generation

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR has initiated a platform for mentoring the younger generation and enabling them to build successful careers as professionals in the field of Public Relations.  National President of the Institute, Dr Ike Neliake affirmed this while addressing the interactive and mentoring session as part of Continue Reading

Politics

OYSIEC Begins Training of Ad-hoc Staff

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…Urges them to Eschew Misconduct  By Nashirdeen Sheriffdeen Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, on Monday, began training for the Ad-hoc Staff to work with the Commission in the local Government Councils Election in the state, holding on April, 27. The training slated for two days was scheduled to hold across the geo- political zones […]Continue Reading

News

Assessment Tour : FRCN DG to Prioritize Staff’s Welfare

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By Bolanle Adesida People of Ogun State have been assured of better service delivery as the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, explores partnerships for improved performance as a public entity.  The Director General of FRCN, Dr Mohammed Bulama who gave the assurance shortly after his assessment tour of facilities at the Radio Nigeria Paramount […]Continue Reading

Security

Police Vows to Unravel Professor Olomojobi’s Murderers

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By Olusegun Folarin  Police Command in Ogun State says it has commenced investigation to unravel the killing of a Lecturer of Babcock University, Professor Yinka Olomojobi by unknown gunmen. The unknown gunmen numbering about eight cladded had last Friday, 19th April, 2024 invaded an event centre on Sagamu road in Iperu area of Ogun State […]Continue Reading

News

Gov. Adeleke Disowns Flier Welcoming Remi Tinubu

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By Folake Oye Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has disowned a flier purportedly from the Office of one of his wives, Mrs Ngozi Adeleke, welcoming Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu to the state Senator Adeleke who described the flier purportedly from Mrs Ngozi Adeleke as fake said there was no conflict over who […]Continue Reading

Feature

Dare the Komodo at Your Peril

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By Titilayo Kupoliyi Its venom is so dreadful that even larger prey animals like water buffaloes may succumb to their wounds after escaping an initial attack from it. This venom prevents a prey’s blood from clotting, causing massive blood loss and induces shock. This is what an encounter with the Komodo dragon can lead to! […]Continue Reading

Crime

Kalu Demands Thorough Probe of Aba Businessman Murder

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By Tanimu Salihu (Aba) The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu has described as reprehensible and repugnant the murder of Abia-born businessman, Emmanuel Okocha by a police officer in Aba on Saturday. Mr. Okocha, a native of Abiriba in Ohafia Local Government Area of the state was allegedly gunned down on his way […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Families, Friends Celebrate Lifetime of Late Hoalat Ogunbunmi

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By Fasilat Lawal Families and friends gathered on Saturday to celebrate the exemplary life of a nonagenarian, late Hoalat Titilayo Ogunbunmi. The event, which took place at the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, BCOS, Ibadan, had in attendance staff of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Lagos Operations and Ibadan Zonal Station and members of […]Continue Reading

Environment

Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc at Sango-Ota

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By Rasheedah Makinde A raging rainstorm on Sunday wreaked havoc at Sango-Ota in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State plunging over 40 communities into darkness. The storm pulled down electric poles and cables, disrupting traffic on the Sango-Ota highway on Sunday afternoon. The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company confirmed the incident, appealing to Continue Reading

Environment

Degrading the earth is injurious – Prof Arowosoge

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By Lanre Omotoso It is imperative that people refrain from activities that are inimical to the environment to ensure sustainability of the earth for the future generations. A lecturer in the Department of Forest Resources and Wildlife Management, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Professor Oluwayemisi  Arowosoge gave the advice on the commemoration of this Continue Reading

Religion

NASFAT Empowers Members with Deeper Knowledge of Islam

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By Lilian Ibomor As part of efforts to ensure Muslims were well rooted in the knowledge of Islam and avoid misconceptions surrounding the religion, Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society of Nigeria, NASFAT Missionary Institute, NMI, in collaboration with NASFAT Oyo Zone 1 has organized a Train-the-Trainers course in Ibadan. The course which is in its fourth edition was […]Continue Reading

Security

President Tinubu to Declare African Counter-Terrorism Summit Open

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By Abdullah Bello (Abuja) President Bola Tinubu will open the African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja on Monday. The high-level African counter-terrorism summit is being organised by Nigeria, with the support of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, UNOCT. The theme is “Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threat Continue Reading

Education

FG to Commence Disbursement of Student Loans

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By Nasir Malali (Sokoto) President Bola Tinubu says students would soon access loans under the Federal Government Student Loans Scheme, aimed at promoting human capital development in the country. The president stated this at the end of a week long convocation ceremony of Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. The president who was represented by the Minister […]Continue Reading

Crime

3 Wanted Drug Kingpins in NDLEA Net

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By Olaolu Fawole Over two months after they were declared wanted, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested three members of an organized criminal organization which specializes in illicit drug trafficking across Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, Europe and America. This followed the recent seizure of the single largest consignment of Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Family, Friends, Colleagues Pay Tribute to Deaconess Ajisefinni on Posthumous Birthday

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By Dayo Adu It was a day of tributes as family, colleagues, community and church members threw a colourful celebration to mark the posthumous 60th Birthday of Deaconess Mary Adenike AjisefinniThe ceremony which had in attendance retired and serving members of staff of radio Nigeria Ibadan, the Christ Apostolic Church Family ,members of Koguo Quarters […]Continue Reading

Weekend Treat

Lone Accident on Lagos-Ibadan Express Claims Two Lives

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By Olusegun Folarin A lone fatal accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Ogere axis after Verony and claimed two lives. The crash which occurred at half past ten in the morning involved a Toyota Camry with registration number BDG526JC. According to the Public Education Officer Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC Ogun State command, Mrs […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Ogun Inaugurates Children Parliament

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The 5th Ogun State Children’s Parliament has been inaugurated with a resolve by stakeholders to work together in promoting, sustaining and preserving the rights of children.  Speakers at the event, held at the Obas’ Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, expressed optimism that the Parliament would serve as a voice for children to showcase their […]Continue Reading

Sport

Plan afoot to change the face of Muda Lawal Stadium – Ogun Govt.

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By Olusegun Folarin  Ogun State Government has renewed its determination to support initiatives and programmes towards the development of youths through Sports. Commissioner for Sports Development, Mr Wasiu Isiaka stated this during the kick off of Egba Youth Football Championship at the Muda Lawal Stadium, Asero, Abeokuta. Mr Isiaka, who noted that government could not Continue Reading

Politics

LG Poll: Ogundoyin Upbeat about Party’s Chances

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By Mosope Kehinde The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin has expressed confidence in the victory of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP in Ibarapa East Local Government in the forthcoming Local Government election scheduled to be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The Speaker gave the assurance at a stakeholders meeting attended […]Continue Reading

News

Two Dead in Crash on Ijebu Ode-Ore Expressway

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By Olusegun Folarin  Two people have reportedly died while three persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in a crash that occurred at Ijebu Ode-Ore Expressway after Ogbere Junction. The accident which occurred at 34 minutes past 8 in the evening on Friday 19th April, 2024 involved a DAF Truck with Registration number  AYE886ZQ and a […]Continue Reading