The acting Chairman of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Oyo State Council, Alhaji Isiaka Abolade, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Union in Oyo state. Alhaji Abolade emerged the new state helmsman at the state delegates’ conference held in Ibadan. Earlier, the other contestant for Continue Reading
The National Association of Judiciary Correspondents has commiserated with the judiciary in Oyo State over the death the Chief Registrar, Oyo State High Court, Alhaja Fatima Badrudeen. In a condolence letter, jointly signed by the Chairperson, Oyo State Chapter of NAJUC, Yejide Gbenga-Ogundare and the secretary, Sunday Ogunyemi to the Oyo State Chief Judge, Justice Munta Continue Reading
Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has tasked commanding officers to intensify awareness campaign on COVID-19 precautionary measures in motor parks nationwide. This is contained in a statement in Abuja by the Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Bisi Kazeem. Mr Kazeem urged officers to brace up, and be more proactive to ensure immediate Continue Reading
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, South West Zone has commended Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State Council for aiding the success of the maiden edition of Oyo SWAN Pensioners Indoor Games. SWAN gave the commendation in a letter signed by its Vice-president, Mr Seun Ajayi-Obe, stating that SWAN has enjoyed tremendous support from NUP […]Continue Reading
Governments at all level have been challenged to address the lingering security crises bedeviling the nation so as to realise the desired development. The cleric in charge of Region Eleven of the Gospel Faith Mission International, GOFAMINT, Pastor Ademola Akangbe gave the charge while assessing the security condition of Nigeria in the outgoing year. Pastor […]Continue Reading
The Nigeria Society of Engineers, NSE, in Ekiti State has called on citizens to see public infrastructure as their own property to promote easy maintenance. A guest speaker at this year’s NSE annual Dinner and Award Night, Professor Sam Adejuyigbe made the call in Ado Ekiti while delivering a lecture entitled “Management of engineering infrastructure the role Continue Reading
418 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-113FCT-86Abia-47Kaduna-39Rivers-27Katsina-22Benue-14Oyo-13Kano-12Enugu-8Edo-7Imo-7Bauchi-6Ebonyi-6Ogun-6Ondo-4Nasarawa-1 73,175 confirmed66,090 discharged1,197 deaths Source: NCDCContinue Reading
An 18-year-old boy, Toheeb Tijani was on Sunday afternoon caught by a member of the Oodua Peoples’ Congress, OPC, while trying to loot a shop at Salvation Army Area in Ibadan. Tijani who claimed to hails from Popo area of Ibadan said he was scavenging around a shop already burgled adding that his friends led […]Continue Reading
Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has felicitated the world boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, for displaying “Ogun standard of excellence” in his World Boxing titles’ defence against his Bulgarian opponent, Kubrat Pulev in London on Saturday. Governor Abiodun said in a statement issued in Abeokuta by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin that Continue Reading
It was moment of wailing and crying at the residence of the slain politician and farmer, Dr Fatai Aborode who was allegedly killed last Friday. The families and friends of the slain farmer and politician, Dr Fatai Aborode in heavy laden voices called on the Nigeria Police to bring to book the perpetrators of the […]Continue Reading
617 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-225FCT-181Kaduna-125Adamawa-25Nasarawa-20Kano-12Rivers-8Edo-4Ekiti-4Bayelsa-3Ogun-3Plateau-3Akwa Ibom-2Delta-1Sokoto-1 72,757 confirmed65,850 discharged1,194 deaths Source: NCDCContinue Reading
Anthony Joshua brutally knocked Kubrat Pulev out in the ninth round of their world heavyweight championship fight at The Wembley Arena, London Joshua floored Pulev heavily on three occasions, twice in the final round, and ended the fight with a vicious right hand to retain his IBF, WBA and WBO titles. The explosive performance from […]Continue Reading
A former House of Representatives candidate on the platform of Accord Party during the 2015 general election, Dr Fatai Aborode has been reportedly shot dead in Igangan, Ibarapa Local Government of Oyo state. He was allegedly killed near his farm, along Apodun village, Iganagan by suspected herdsmen, on Friday evening. It was gathered that Dr Aborode, […]Continue Reading
Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Nwachukwu Enwonwu, has warned members of the public against the use of fireworks otherwise known as bangers, knockouts, and other explosives during the yuletide season. This is contained in a statement signed in Ibadan by the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr Olugbenga Fadeyi. The commissioner […]Continue Reading
The Nigerian Communication Commission, NCC, says the telecommunication industry has become an enabler of economic growth which touches all other sectors of the economy for improved operational efficiency. The executive vice-chairman of the agency, Professor Garba Umar Danbatta stated this during the 41st Kano International Trade Fair organized by the Kano Chamber of Continue Reading
Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC Corps Marshall, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has called on the patrol teams of the corps to put in more efforts at ensuring hitch-free movement, especially during the festive season. Dr Oyeyemi stated this in Ibadan when he made a working visit to Oyo State Sector Command to sensitize the officers on […]Continue Reading
It is a common sight on Nigerian streets to see people selling and buying food by the roadside. In this special report, our correspondent, Okikijesu Olugboyega finds out why many people patronize roadside food vendors as well as examines health implications of the practice. Okikijesu OlugboyegaContinue Reading
On March 23 2020, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, began an indefinite strike over non-implementation of some of their demands. The industrial action has been having adverse effect and educational system. As the industrial action drags into the eight month, OkikiJesu Olugboyega examines the pains and gains of the strike action on students. Okikijesu […]Continue Reading
The Lagos State Police Command has commenced thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a socialite and polo buff, one Dapo Ojora, who was alleged to have shot himself in the head yesterday in his Lagos residence.The Lagos State Police Command therefore urges the general public to disregard media speculations making waves on […]Continue Reading
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says seven point five billion naira has been paid as gratuities since inception of his administration. Governor Makinde made this known in Ibadan at the celebration of Pensioners Day organized by the Oyo State Council of Nigeria Union of Pensioners. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Labour Matters, Alhaji […]Continue Reading
The police operatives attached to Trade Fair Station of the Lagos State Police Command on Friday recovered the missing mace of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, at Abule-Ado Area of the state at about 8.30am. A release by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of Lagos State Police Command, Mr Muyiwa Adejobi says the […]Continue Reading
Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo says the re-election of the President of Ghana, Mr Nana Akufo-Addo for the second term, was a result of his performance in office. Chief Obasanjo in a congratulatory letter to President Akufo-Addo, government and the people of Ghana on the successful conduct of the Ghanaian general elections made available […]Continue Reading
Thirteen gas skids have been sealed in Ijebu-Ode area of the state by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development for operating without necessary approvals. Ogun State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Olatunji Odunlami told newsmen in Abeokuta that the clampdown on illegal gas skids was to ensure the safety of gas users […]Continue Reading
The cardinal point of any democratic government should be its commitment to the observance of the rule of law. This should be in concrete terms as it relates to the everyday concerns of an average Nigerian citizen. However, achieving a culture of strict adherence and observance of the rule of law requires that the laws […]Continue Reading
The Executive Secretary, National Institute for Cultural Orientation, NICO, Mr Ado Muhammed Yahuza says the zonal intervention fund of the institute has assisted in promoting culture consciousness and creativity in secondary school students nationwide. The Executive Secretary made this known at the opening ceremony of a two day conference on culture, zonal intervention Continue Reading