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Election: Oyo Security Agencies Assure Residents of Adequate Security
The Nigeria Police have again assured citizens of adequate security as Nigerians go to poll in various states to cast their votes for Governorship and House of Assembly Election. Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG, in charge of training and development, Mr. Yakubu Jubril stated this at a meeting with other security agencies in Oyo…
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INEC Distributes Voting Materials to LGs in Delta
The CBN Headquarters in Asaba was a beehive of activities as INEC officials and other stakeholders conducted the evacuation of sensitive voting materials to the twenty five local government areas of the state with the support of heavily armed security personnel. Radio Nigeria gathered that vehicles with materials destined for Ughelli North, Oshimili North and…
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Advancing Gender Equality and Women Empowerment
The contributions of women in any society are worthy of note and immeasurable. Apart from the fact that they are home makers and mothers, they also occupy relevant positions in the society. This notwithstanding, the women folk have come a long way, in business, politics, education, sports and in their different chosen professions. Therefore, for…
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Deji of Akure Holds Peace Parley with Ondo Politicians
Ahead of this Saturday’s House of Assembly election in Ondo State, the Deji and paramount ruler of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi has held a peace meeting with politicians and leaders of commercial drivers, with a warning against instigation of violence before, during and after the polls. While addressing leaders of political parties and their…
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Nigeria Prison Service Solicits Support in Reforming Inmates
Nigeria Prison Service, Ogun State Command has solicited the continued cooperation and assistance of well-meaning individuals towards the realization of prison reformation in the country. The Ogun State Controller, Mr Abolade Benson made the call while receiving keys to the mosque project embarked upon by a nongovernmental organisation, Habiba Charity Foundation in Abeokuta. Mr. Benson,…
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SWAN President Solicits Support for Oyo Executive
National president of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Mr. Honour Sirawoo has called on members of swan in Oyo State to rally round the newly inaugurated executives under the leadership of Olaolu Fawole of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan. Mr. Sirawoo made the call while reacting to the emergence of the new leadership that would steer…
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Governorship Poll: Oyo INEC Receives Materials
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Oyo State says it has received sensitive materials for the 33 local government areas of the state for Saturday, March 9, 2019 gubernatorial election. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Mr. Mutiu Agboke stated this while taking delivery of the materials at the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in…
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Ekiti Artisans to Receive Soft Loan from Government
Artisans under the private sector unions are to benefit from Ekiti Government’s soft loans to improve their businesses and boost the economy of the state.. Governor Kayode Fayemi made this known in Ado Ekiti while receiving the artisans, who mobilized to identify with the government on the victory of the President and all APC Candidates…
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Clerics Highlight Significance of Lenten Period
As today is being observed as Ash Wednesday the world over, a cross section of clerics in Ado-Ekiti has urged Christians to let the significance of the Lenten season to reflect in their daily activities. Radio Nigeria correspondent completes the story. Click on the media to listen
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Examining the Significance of Lenten Period
Ash Wednesday is the first day of the forty-day Lenten period by Christians all-over the world to signify and exemplify the fasting and suffering of Jesus Christ before his crucifixion. In this special report, our correspondent Temitope Mosadomi, examines the reasons for the annual religious programme in the Christendom. Her report
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Governor Amosun Visits Obasanjo
The Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun has paid an unscheduled visit to the former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. Governor Amosun who visited Obasanjo at his Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta to felicitate him on the occasion of his 82nd birthday prayed God to grant him in good health. While congratulating the former…
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Expectations of Nigerians from President Muhammadu Buhari
On February 23rd, Nigerians trooped out to elect a leader of their choice. Despite the apprehension that the exercise generated, the nation pulled through when the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared the incumbent President, Muhammadu Buhari as the winner of the election. The All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate polled fifteen million, one hundred…
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March 9 Poll: INEC Takes Delivery of Materials in Ekiti
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Ekiti State says it has taken delivery of the sensitive materials meant for this Saturday’s State House of Assembly poll in the state. INEC spokesperson in Ekiti, Alhaji Taiwo Gbadegesin made this known to newsmen in Ado Ekiti. He explained that the materials which included ballot papers and…
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FRSC Cautions Okada Riders against Overloading
Commercial motorcyclists called okada riders in Oyo town have been warned to desist from overloading their bikes with passengers or risk facing prosecution. Federal Road Safety Commission zonal Commanding Officer, Oyo, Osun Ondo states, Mr. Godwin Oghagaogene gave the warning in Oyo while speaking with Radio Nigeria correspondent. He described the attitude of the cyclists…
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Stop Spreading False Messages – Buhari/Osinbajo Campaign Coordinator
Buhari/Osinbajo Action Group has called on those issuing confusing statements as prophesies to stop misleading Nigerians as they are not God that determine the fate of the people. National Coordinator of the group, Comrade Akanni Oyinloye while speaking to newsmen in Abeokuta urged those spreading ethnic and tribal messages to desist as tribal coloration of…
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Òjísẹ́ Ọlọ́run pè fún ìfọwọ́sowọ́pọ̀ ìjọba tuntun
Àgbàgbà Bishop tìjọ Anglican lẹ́kùn Èkó, ẹni-ọ̀wọ̀ Humphrey Ọlumakaiye ti rọ gbogbo ọmọ ilẹ̀ yí láti gba ìyànsípò padà Àrẹ Muhammadu Buhari gẹ́gẹ́bí isẹ́ Ọlọ́run. Ẹni-ọ̀wọ̀ Olumakaiye ló sọ̀rọ̀ yi nípinlẹ̀ Èkó, lásìkò tón bá akọròyìn ilésẹ́ Radio Nigeria sọ̀rọ̀. Ó sọ wípé Ọlọ́run gan ló yan Àrẹẹ Buhari fún orílẹ̀èdè Nàijírìa, ó wá rọ…
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Vote For Me For Economic Revival – Saheed Ajadi
Ahead of march nine governorship election,governorship candidate of Accord in oyo state,Alhaji Saheed Ajadi has asserted that he remain resolute at becoming the state governor. He stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria on recent coalition moves in oyo state politics. Alhaji Ajadi reiterated that Accord was not involved in any political coalition ,hence his…
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Tornadoes Claim over 20 Lives in Eastern Alabama
At least 23 people have been killed as tornadoes struck Lee County in Eastern Alabama, authorities say. County Sheriff Jay Jones said there had been “catastrophic” damage and there were fears more bodies would be found, while the number of injured persons is not yet known. Rescue efforts have been halted until dawn due to…
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Oyo Guber Race: Ladoja, Lanlehin, Ali, Ayorinde Adopt Makinde
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Oyo state, Mr. Seyi Makinde has congratulated the people of the state on his adoption by a coalition of political parties in the state. This is contained in a statement from his campaign organisation signed by Prince Dotun Oyelade, which said leaders of the parties, led…
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Ogun Workers Set to Protest against Government’s Insensitivity
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba said relevant agencies of government have been notified on workers’ decision to protest Ogun State government maltreatment of its workers. The NLC president while briefing newsmen on the proposed protest in Abeokuta hinted that Ogun State government had shown great disrespect to the issues of…
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We Will Tap Into Agric Potential – Ogun Governorship Candidates
Candidates seeking to occupy the governorship seat in Ogun State have promised to take advantage of the potential in agriculture sector to develop the state if elected. The candidates of various political parties made the promise while participating in “the Big Debate” put together by Radio Nigeria Paramount FM in Abeokuta. Segun Folarin has details
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Ogun orphanage homes receive food,Clothes from FG
Federal government has distributed thirty two thousand five hundred and seventy Six bags of confiscated bags rice to one hundred and thirty four orphanages in the South west Nigeria. Sub committee Chairman on the distribution of relief Items to orphanages and internally displaced persons, Customs Controller, Yakubu Salihu who made this known at the Nigeria…
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ABOUT US
Broadcasting was physically introduced in form of Radio distribution system under the department of post telegraph by the colonial government in 1933. The main feature then was the reception of overseas services of the British Broadcasting Commission (BBC) which later became Radio diffusion system (RDS). The system was officially commissioned in 1933 by which time…
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Gateway United FC Kick off Pre-Season Tour in Akure
Gateway United Football Club of Ogun State have concluded plans to play against NPFL side, Sunshine Stars and Osun United in their pre-season tour ahead of 2018/2019 NNL season. The Media officer of Ogun state owned football team, Mr. Moses Ojewunmi told Radio Nigeria that the team will face Sunshine Stars FC at Akure Township…
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Rice Farmers in Ekiti Benefit From Anchor Borrowers Programme
Another set of rice farmers in Ekiti State have benefited from the Federal Government 2018/2019 dry season Anchor Borrowers’ programme. The rice farmers were given tractors, seed, fertilizers and water pump machines. Our correspondent olaniyi Alade covered the programme which held in Ido Ekiti. Niyi Bumat
