Politics

Governor Akeredolu Dissolves Cabinet

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has dissolved members of Ondo State Executive Council. Governor Akeredolu announced this at the Exco-Chamber, Governor’s Office in Akure. He pointed out that the outgone cabinet members had been very supportive for almost four years. Governor Akeredolu Continue Reading

Energy

No plans to increase petrol price – NNPC assures Organised Labour

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has assured Organised labour and Nigerians that there will be no increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as Petrol in the month of February The corporation gave the assurance in a statement signed by its spokesman Dr Kennie Obateru in Abuja, on Thursday.  “In […]Continue Reading

Security

PDP Governors Call for Appointment of New IGP

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Governors on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have called for the appointment of a new Inspector General of Police (IGP), rejecting the continued stay of Mr. Mohammed Adamu. President Muhammadu Buhari had recently extended the tenure of the IGP by 3 months, following his attaining the mandatory age of retirement. The extension, […]Continue Reading

Environment

Ogbonnaya Orji Emerges NEITI New Boss

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji as the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) for a single term of five (5) years in accordance with the provision of Section 12 (2) (a) and 6 (3) of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (Establishment) Act, 2007. A statement Continue Reading

Politics

S/west legislative committee will build on legacies – Osun Assembly Speaker

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The Speaker Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye has promised to build on the legacies of past Legislators in the Southwest. Mr. Owoeye stated this during a special meeting with Southwest Legislative Reform Implementation Committee, SLRIC, comprising leaders of State House of Assemblies in the Southwest, on sensitization of legislative reform in Osogbo. […]Continue Reading

Education

Covid-19 Task Force Donates Sanitation Facilities to Three Schools in Osun

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The Victim Support Fund Covid-19 Task Force has donated water sanitation and hygiene wash facilities to three secondary schools in Osun State. The items were presented at the Baptist Grammar School Ikire in Irewolede Local Government from where correspondent, Adenitan Akinola filed in this report.Continue Reading

Economy

Ekiti Govt. Bans Roadside Trading, Relocates Traders

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Ekiti State Government has ordered roadside traders in Ado Ekiti, the State capital, to relocate to approved markets. The State Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Mr. Akin Omole gave the order in a statement made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti. He explained that the directive was for the safety of the people from […]Continue Reading

Security

Shasa Crisis: FG to Provide Assistance to Victims

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Federal government says it will give humanitarian assistance to the affected persons of the Shasha mayhem in Akinyele local government area of Oyo state between an indigene and a settler. The Director General,National Emergency Management Agency,Air Vice Marshal Muhammadu Muhammed Retired stated this while speaking with journalists after an assessment of the market to Continue Reading

Transportation

Court Nullifies Appointment Of Park Managers, Collection Of Rates

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An Oyo State High Court has declared the appointment of Park Managers across the State as null and void.The Court as a result halt the collection of money and dues from commercial drivers by the Park Managers.Justice M.A. Adegbola made the declaration while delivering judgement on a suit filed by the Former Chairman of National […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Youtube Terminates 3000 Channels In Russia, China Clampdown

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YouTube has taken down almost 3000 channels and accounts deemed to part of separate Chinese and Russian state coordinated influence operations. The vast majority of the work involved the removal of 2946 YouTube channels deemed to be part of a Chinese influence operation, according to Google’s Threat Analysis Group director, Shane Huntley. “These channels mostly […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Àrẹ Buhari tẹnumọ́ ríri dájú pé orílẹ̀ èdè Nàijírìa wà ní ìsọ̀kan

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Àrẹ Muhammadu Buhari sọpé ìsèjọba rẹ̀ yo tẹ̀síwájú nínú síse isẹ́ to kí ilẹ̀ Nàijírìa wà ní ìsọ̀kan, kétò ọrọ̀ ajé rẹ̀ si tún dúró digbí tó sì tún jẹ́jẹ láti gbéná wojú àwọn tón domi àlàfìa ìlú rú. Àrẹ Buhari sọ̀rọ̀ yí lásìkò tón gba àwọn asojú ìgbìmọ̀ àgbàgbà láti ìpínlẹ̀ Borno àti Yobe […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ọkọ̀ Àjàgbé Tó Gbé Epo Diesel Gbẹ̀mí ọkùnrin Kan Nílu ’Badan

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Ọjọ́ burúkú èsù gbimi, lòníjẹ́ fún àwọn tón fi alùpùpù sisẹ́ se, lágbègbè Mọlete, Òkè-Àdó nílu ‘bàdàn, nígbàtí ọkọ̀ tón gbé epo diesel rọ́ lu arákùnrin kan tó sì sekupa. Gẹ́gẹ́bí àwọn tọ́rọna sojúrẹ ti se lálàyé, ọkọ̀ àjàgbé ọ̀hún ló sọ ìjánu rẹ̀ nù tó sì kọ lu arákùnrin tón wa alùpùpù. Awakọ̀ àjàgbé […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

Significance Of Lent

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There always comes a time in the life of a Christian when he sets himself apart for self-examination, soul searching, and sober reflection towards attaining spiritual growth. One of such times is the Lenten period; a time set aside by the ecumenical church in preparation for Easter, which is the remembrance of the sacrificial death and resurrection […]Continue Reading

Security

Judicial Panel on Police Brutality Resumes Sitting

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Judicial Panel on Police Brutality and Other Related Offences in Lagos resumes sitting despite the absence of two of its member, a youth representative, Rinuola Oduala, and a civil society representative on the panel, Ebun Adegboruwa, SAN. It would be recalled that Rinuola Oduala, stayed away following her decision last Friday to stop further participation […]Continue Reading

Environment

Fire Guts IDP Camp In Maiduguri

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Six hundred and twenty houses have been completely destroyed by fire at Custom House IDP camp in the outskirts of Maiduguri metropolis.   A child lost his life while other two old women sustained injuries during the inferno.  Radio Nigeria gathered that the fire outbreak which started around 8:30 in the morning consumed parts of the […]Continue Reading

Crime

Updated] Niger School Abduction: Ensure Immediate, Safe Return Of All Captives, Buhari Tells Security Agencies

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PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday gave marching orders to security agencies to as a matter of urgency ensure the immediate and safe return of all those abducted by gunmen at the Government Science College, Kagara, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. President Buhari’s directive came when he received reports of the brazen attack on […]Continue Reading

Religion

Ash Wednesday: Cleric Urges Faithful to Pray for Nigeria

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Christians have been reminded of the need to use the Lenten season to renew their relationship with God and pray for His divine intervention in the affairs of the country. The very reverend father Lawrence Avro of Saint Anne’s Catholic Church Ibara Abeokuta, gave the advice while speaking with radio Nigeria on the commemoration of […]Continue Reading

Crime

Breaking: Buhari orders operation to rescue abducted Niger schoolboys

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President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a military operation to rescue hundreds of schoolboys abducted in Niger state by suspected bandits Reports also have it that the Niger state government have ordered the closure of all boarding schools in the state following the abduction of the schoolboys. Recall Vanguard had reported that Gunmen believed to belong […]Continue Reading

Politics

Gov. Akeredolu Lauds Gbenga Daniel Over Defection

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Chairman, Southwest Governor’s forum, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu says the defection of the former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel from People’s Democratic Party, to All Progressives Congress, APC, is a welcome development appreciated by the party faithful. The Chairman, who is also the Governor of Ondo State made the remark at Sagamu, country home Continue Reading

Crime

Bandits Attack Government College In Niger, Kill One Student, Abduct Others

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At least one student is feared killed, and several others abducted after armed bandits attacked government college in Niger State. The attack took place at the Government Science College Kagara in Rafi local government area of the state. Some teachers and their family members residing within the College Staff quarters were also said to have […]Continue Reading

Religion

Ash Wednesday: Cleric Calls For Humility

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Orthodox churches in Ibadan Metropolis today held early morning services to mark the Ash Wednesday. In some of the churches visited including St. James the Great Cathedral, Oke Bola and St. Mary Catholic Church Oke Padre, worshippers appeared in sober mood and sang hymns to reflect on the essence of ash Wednesday which herald the […]Continue Reading

Culture

Oyo Assembly Wants Mama Duro Ladipo Nominated For National Honours

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Oyo State House of Assembly says the Legendary Yoruba Actress, Mama Abiodun Duro Ladipo deserves to be given National recognition and honour to appreciate her immense contributions to the development and promotion of Yoruba Arts and Culture, especially Yoruba plays.  The House stated this at a Special Plenary session held in honor of the Octogenarian […]Continue Reading

Religion

Significance Of Lenten Season

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Lent, in Christendom begins with Ash Wednesday. The Lenten season is usually for a period of six and a half weeks before Easter, and provides for a 40-day fast in which Sundays are excluded It is a solemn religious observance in the Christian calendar which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends the night before Easter Sunday.  […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Okada Rider’s Death: Police Confirm Incident

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Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Mr. Olugbenga Fadeyi has confirmed the death of an Okada Rider crushed to death by a tanker early today Liberty area of Ibadan. According to witnesses, the tanker lost control due to brake failure while coming from Molete and swung his hand to the incoming vehicles, ramming into […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Breaking: Tanker Crushes Rider to Death in Ibadan

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A loaded fuel tanker coming from the Molete lost control around liberty road beside Babcock University Hospital, crushed a motorcycle rider to death. As at the time of filling this report the corpse of the rider has been deposited at the Adeoyo hospital morgue. Omotayo AlongeContinue Reading