Politics

President Buhari Vows To Protect Religious, Ethnic Groups

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President Muhammadu Buhari has re-stated his administration’s resolve to protect religious and ethnic groups in line with its responsibility under the constitution. This is contained in a statement by the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu. The Continue Reading

Transportation

Road Accident Claims Four In Ogun

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Four people have been presumed dead in a lone accident that occurred at Atoyo along Sagamu/Benin Expressway. The Spokesman of Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Mr. Babatunde Akinbiyi who confirmed the incident in a statement in Abeokuta said the accident involved a commercial bus whose registration number could not be identified. Mr. […]Continue Reading

Security

Makinde, Akeredolu Visit Sasa Market, Sue for Peace

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state and his counterpart from Ondo, Rotimi Akeredolu SAN have appealed to residents and traders to remain calm following a mayhem which occurred between an indigene and settler in Sasa market, Akinyele local government area of Oyo state.Governor Akeredolu who was in company of Governor Makinde visited the market to […]Continue Reading

Religion

Covid Vaccines: NOA Urges Religious Leaders to Sensitize Faithful

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National Orientation Agency, NOA in Oyo state has called on religious leaders to sensitize their followers on the need to be vaccinated against COVID 19 when the vaccines are made available in the state.The state director of the Agency, Mr Moshood Olaleye said this during a visit to some places of worship in Ibadan metropolis.At […]Continue Reading

Health

Non compliance with protocols spikes Oyo Covid cases – Prof. Alonge

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The Chairman, Oyo State Task Force on Covid-19, Professor Temitope Alonge has blamed the rising profile of daily new cases in the state on the non compliance to laid down protocols.Professor Alonge noted that the people were stubborn and disregard the use of nose masks which was to serve as prevention.Speaking with newsmen in Ibadan […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Nab Grandmother, Syndicate in Delta for Arms Sales

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The Delta State Police Command says the force has arrested a grandmother and a syndicate involved in the sale and illegal possession of firearms.The state Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Mohammed, stated this during a briefing in Asaba, the state capital, where he noted the law was investigating the publisher of a viral video from […]Continue Reading

Security

Adebayo Adelabu Tells Gov. Makinde to Sustain the Security Architecture of Predecessor

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Chairman Oyo State Security Trust Funds in the last administration, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has advised Engineer Seyi Makinde-led administration to sustain the security architecture handed over to him by his predecessor. He stated this while fielding questions from newsmen on the current state of security in the state. Chief Adelabu, who was the All Progressives […]Continue Reading

Security

EndSARS Molestation Video: Lagos CP Pledges to Sanction Culpable Personnel

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The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, says his  attention has been drawn to a viral video where some arrested “Endsars protesters” were being molested in a bus by some individuals after their arrest. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, who was piqued by this unprofessional and inhuman act, has […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Nab Armed Robbery Suspect in Ogun

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Nigeria Police, Ogun State Command, has arrested an armed robbery suspect, Ibrahim Fatai for terrorizing Obada-Oko and allegedly dispossessing people of their belongings. The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi said in Abeokuta that the suspects had violently dispossessed one Tijani Sodiq of one hundred and twenty thousand naira and two bags of rice […]Continue Reading

Education

FG Wants Nigerian Universities among Top Global Institutions

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The Federal Government has expressed commitment to improve the competitiveness of Nigerian Universities to be among top global Institutions in areas of research and development. The Chairman Board of Trustees of Tertiary Education Fund, TETFUND, Alhaji Kashim Imam stated this at a media briefing in Maiduguri. The Chairman said the meeting was to address the […]Continue Reading

Health

Nigerian Red Cross Tasks Women Journalists on Regular Medical Check-up

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The Nigerian Red Cross has advised women Journalists to ensure regular medical check-up to prevent any challenges that may stand as impediments in the discharge of their duties. The Acting Branch Secretary in Osun, Mr. Tolulope Ogunleye, gave the advice at training for women journalists in Osogbo. Mr. Ogunleye noted that most journalists in workplaces […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Fuel Tanker Explosion Engulfs 500 Vehicles in Flames

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More than 500 vehicles burst into flames at the Afghanistan-Iranian border Saturday afternoon after a fuel truck there exploded, provincial officials told Afghanistan’s TOLO News. The blaze took place at the customs office in Islam Qala, in Afghanistan’s western province of Herat. Photos from the scene show tall flames and plumes of thick black smoke, […]Continue Reading

Religion

Drastic measures are needed to tackle ethnic clashes – Cleric

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Drastic measures are needed to quell ethnic wrangling in the country in order to ensure sustainable peace and harmony. A cleric, Evangelist John Goody stated this in an interview with radio Nigeria correspondent in Ibadan. The cleric, who commended the president for his first speech when he assumed office during his first tenure, said he […]Continue Reading

Security

Only 107 Herders from Oyo Relocated to Kaduna, not 4000 — Fulani Leaders

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Some Fulani leaders at Ladduga grazing reserve in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna state, together with other stakeholders, have disputed the 4,000 figure published by the media, saying that only 107 herders from Oyo state relocated to Kaduna. Malam Ardo Goge, leader of the Fulanis at Ladduga, told some Peace builders and Journalists, who […]Continue Reading

Security

Sasa : Gov. Akeredolu Calls for Cessation of Violence

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Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has called for cessation of hostilities following the violence between Hausa and Yoruba communities that rocked sasa market in Ibadan, Oyo State. This is contained in a Press Statement made available to the media.The governor, who is also Chairman, Southwest Governors Forum, urged aggrieved parties not to take laws into […]Continue Reading

Sport

NNL: Crown FC Obtain Maximum Points by Walkover

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Crown FC of Ogbomoso had expected a real match situation in the week 1 encounter against Holy Arrows FC Ole, Delta State in the new NNL season, but it turned out to be an unusual day as the Delta side failed to show up for the clash. The encounter billed yesterday at the Ladoke Akintola […]Continue Reading

Security

Herders-Farmers Clashes: Police Deploy Special Squad to Yewa

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Police in Ogun State has deployed a special squad to the Yewa area of the state to stop the attacks and counter attacks between herders and farmers. The state police command Spokesman, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi made this known while speaking with our correspondent on crisis in the area. Mr. Oyeyemi hinted that the situation was […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Powerful Earthquake Rocks Japan

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A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima, Japan, on Saturday, just weeks before the 10-year anniversary of the deadly 2011 tsunami. The 7.3-magnitude quake was felt strongly in Tokyo, but a tsunami warning has not been issued. There are reports of about 50 people injured, officials say, and almost one million homes are […]Continue Reading

Entertainment

Court Orders Paternity Test for Ronke Odusanya’s Daughter

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A Magistrates Court in Lagos State has ordered that a DNA paternity test be conducted on the daughter of a Yoruba actress, Ronke Odusanya following her separation from her estranged partner, Olanrewaju Saheed.  The Magistrate M.O. Tanimola gave the order when the case was brought before her at Court 8, Samuel Ilori Court House, Ogba, Ikeja magisterial Continue Reading

Foreign

Trump Impeachment: Senate Falls Short of Majority Needed to Convict

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The US Senate has fallen short of the two-thirds majority needed to convict former President Donald Trump on a charge of incitement to insurrection over the Capitol riot on 6 January. A majority of senators – 57 to 43, including seven Republicans – voted to convict Mr Trump, 10 votes short of the 67 required […]Continue Reading

Politics

Journalists Boycott Sokoto State Government’s Activities

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The correspondents’ chapel of Sokoto State council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has declared a boycott of all government activities with immediate effect. A statement signed by the Chapel’s Secretary, Mr. Ankeli Emmanuel said members have also been barred from using press releases emanating from the Government House, groups or individuals related to the […]Continue Reading

Politics

APC’s revalidation exercise will strengthen internal democracy – Shina Peller

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Lawmaker representing Iseyin/Kajola/Itesiwaju/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, Mr Shina Peller has described the ongoing membership registration and revalidation exercise of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as an avenue to further strengthen internal democracy in the party. Mr Peller stated this in an interview with newsmen in Iseyin, shortly after revalidating his Continue Reading

Health

Nigeria Records 1,143 New Covid-19 Cases

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1,143 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-319FCT-157Kwara-90Oyo-74Enugu-72Nasarawa-69Imo-58Osun-51Gombe-49Kaduna-31Edo-23Katsina-23Kebbi-23Ogun-22Kano-19Rivers-19Ebonyi-18Plateau-14Delta-7Ekiti-5 145,664 confirmed120,399 discharged1,747 deaths Source: NCDCContinue Reading

Security

Sasa Update: Security Agencies on Patrol amidst Smouldering Properties

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Properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in the clash that occurred between the Yoruba and Hausa communities at Sasa in Akinyele Local Government, Moniya Ibadan, Oyo state. Radio Nigeria Correspondent, who visited Sasa market, reports that many shops, residential buildings, shops, vehicles and motorcycles as well as industrial equipment were destroyed. The crisis Continue Reading

Health

Valentine Day: Don’t throw caution to the wind – medical expert

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As Valentine’s Day is being commemorated all over the world today, Nigerians have been advised to comply with protocols against Covid-19 to prevent further spread of the disease. A medical expert, who spoke with Radio Nigeria in Akure, the Ondo state capital is of the opinion that people should not throw caution to the wind […]Continue Reading