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OSHA Urges Members to Continually Update Public on Government Activities
By Mojisola Oladele The Osun State House of Assembly wants the Ministry of Information and Public Enlightenment as well as the State Broadcasting Corporation, OSBC to keep the Public abreast of government activities and achievements in the state. The Chairman House of the Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr Saheed Fatunmise and The Chairman,…
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OYHA Orders Return of Faulty Earth Moving Equipment
By Mosope Kehinde Oyo State House of Assembly has directed all Chairmen across the 33 Local Government and 35 LCDA’s in the State to return all the faulty earth moving equipment outside their domains to their various council’s Secretariat. This formed part of recommendations on a report presented by Chairman, Local Government on Chieftaincy Matters…
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We didn’t endorse any Guber candidate – Ogun NUP Chairman
By Wale Oluokun The leadership of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Ogun State Chapter says, the union had not endorsed any gubernatorial candidates in this weekend’s election. The state Chairman of the Union, Alhaji Waheed Oloyede while speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta explained that the union was open to all candidates as elders and not being…
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Radio Nigeria Ibadan ZD Bags Topnotch Award
The milestone attained in broadcasting is a manifestation of the contributions of tested hands in the industry. Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists, Oyo State Council, Mr Ademola Babalola, made the remark in Ibadan during an award presentation tagged ‘Pride of Journalism’ to the Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan, Mrs Bolatito in…
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Radio Nigeria’s Leke Adegbite Becomes Ondo NUJ Chairman
A staff of Radio Nigeria, Positive FM Akure Mr Leke Adegbite has been elected Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, in Ondo state. Details later.
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OSHA Charges Ministry of Environment On Proper Sanitation
The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has charged the Ministry of Environment and Sanitation to ensure the free flow of rivers and drainage across the state. Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Adebayo Olodo, made the call during the budget defence of MDAs at the House of Assembly, Osogbo. Mr. Olodo urged…
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Ogun Govt Issues Employment Letters To New Teachers
Ogun State government says it has commenced issuing employment letters to newly recruited teachers into the State Teaching Service Commission programme. According to a statement issued by the Chairman of the Ogun State Teaching Service Commission, Mr Olalekan Ifede, about one hundred appointment letters are expected to be issued out on Friday. The Chairman said,…
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Adetimehin Emerges APC State Chairman In Ondo
Ade Adetimehin has emerged as the state Chairman, The All Progressives Congress APC during the State Congress in Ondo State holding at the International Culture & Event Centre, the Dome, Akure. Radio Nigeria reports that delegates converged on the Dome from across the 18 local government areas of the State for the APC State congresses…
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Show ex-Inmates love and care – Prophet Sule
To achieve true rehabilitation and smooth reintegration of ex-inmates to the society in Nigeria, there is the need for government to improve infrastructural facilities at the nation’s correctional centres. A cleric and chairman, Oyo State Prison Fellowship of Nigeria, Prophet Boyede Sule made this known in an interview with Radio Nigeria Correspondent. Prophet Sule who…
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NIHORT Supports 150 Ido LG Farmers With Seedlings
As part of the federal government’s efforts towards ensuring food sufficiency in the country, the National Horticultural Research Institute, NIHORT, has distributed seedlings to over 150 farmers in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State. The farmers, who were drawn across the 10 wards of the council area, were given citrus, plantain and vegetable seeds.…
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Doctors’ Strike: NMA Urges Nigerians To Be Patient
Nigerians have been advised to seek quality healthcare services at different private and state hospitals pending the time the issue between Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD and federal government would be resolved. Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association, Oyo State, Dr. Ayotunde Fasunla stated this in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Ibadan. Dr. Fasunla noted…
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Osun Assembly Charges Ministry On Staff Training
The Osun House of Assembly has urged the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Technology on staff training for effective performance. Chairman, House Committee on Science, Innovation and Technology, Mr. Babatunde Olatunji made the call during a meeting with officials of the Ministry at House of Assembly, Oshogbo. Mr. Olatunji noted that the interest of development…
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NACOMYO Flags Off Islamic Year With Youth Procession In Ogun
Activities marking the new Islamic year, 1443AH by the National Council of Muslim Youth Organizations, NACOMYO, Ogun Chapter have commenced with a youth procession. At the event, the Chief Imam of Egbaland, Sheikh Saadullahi Bamigbola felicitated Muslims and prayed for continued progress in Ogun State under Governor Dapo Abiodun. Also, the Chairman, Hijrah Planning Committee,…
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Story about OYHA’s accounts being frozen are untrue – Lawmaker
Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has described as false, an online news story stating that the Assembly’s account was frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Chairman, Oyo State House of Assembly committee on Information, Mr. Qozeem Olayanju described the story as a rumor while speaking with Radio Nigeria correspondent in a…
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Market Leaders’ Bill: OYHA Promises Proper Scrutiny Of Inputs
Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, will ensure all inputs from market leaders in the State are critically examined before the passage of the Oyo State Market Leaders’ Council Bill. Chairman, House Committee on Commerce and Cooperative, Mr. Akintunde Olajide, gave the assurance while speaking with journalists after a public hearing on the Oyo State…
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Oyo Muslims Urge Makinde To Be Fair In Constituting New Cabinet
Muslim Community of Oyo State has advised Governor Seyi Makinde to ensure justice and fairness in the constitution of his new cabinet.This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by the Chairman, Alhaji Kunle Sanni, and Secretary, Alhaji Murisiku Siyanbade.The group noted that justice, fairness and equity in the appointment of the new cabinet by…
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Agidigbo FM Chairman Charges MMPN To React More On National Issues
Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria , MMPN has been charged to be more alive to its responsibilities through regular reactions to current issues to bring desired changes. The Chairman , Agidigbo FM, Ibadan, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamsat made the call while playing host to executives and members of MMPN, Oyo State Chapter that paid a courtesy visit…
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Ogun State Federation Cup Semi-Final Holds On Sunday
Gateway United Football Club will on Sunday take on Ijebu United Football Club in the first semi-final match of the Ogun State Federation Cup. The game according to the Chairman, Ogun State Football Association, Alhaji Ganiu Majekodunmi, will be played at the Remo Stars Stadium, in Ikenne, Ogun State, from ten O’clock in the morning. Alhaji Majekodunmi…
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Ekiti Government Slashes Salaries of Political Appointees, Workers
Ekiti State Government has again slashed the salaries of political office holders and accounting officers for three months as a result of shortfall in the federal allocation to the state. Also government has suspended the payment of consequential adjustment for workers from Grade level 7 and above which commenced in January 2021 for same three…
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Islamic Cleric Harps On Moral Rebirth For Societal Reformation
The rector of the newly established Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Ogbomoso in Oyo State, Dr Taofeeq Abdulhameed has identified moral rebirth as essential for societal reformation. He stated this at an annual Ramadan Lecture/ Appeal Fund for the School Mosque organised by Muslim Old Students Association, Lagelu Grammar School, Agugu, Ibadan held at the school hall. Dr…
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Interfaith Dialogue Team Inaugurated In Oyo State
A committee comprising of Christian and Muslim leaders for early responses to religious conflicts has been inaugurated in Oyo State. The Committee to be known as the Oyo State Interfaith Dialogue Team is also expected to address human rights violations that are carried out in the name of religion. At the inauguration of the committee,…
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FG Approves Upward Review Of Electricity Tariff
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has approved a review of electricity tariff for Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, increasing electricity cost for consumers under the franchise area. IBEDC franchise area includes Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Kwara and parts of Niger, Ekiti and Kogi states. The NERC in an order signed by its Chairman, Sanusi Garba…
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Oyo Revenue Board Seals 6 Hotels, 4 Banks, Others, Over Tax Default
Oyo State government has sealed six hotels, four commercial banks, three filling stations and seven companies for defaulting from paying the state’s land use required charges. Speaking with newsmen after the exercise, the Chairman of the state Board of Internal Revenue, Aremo John Adeleke said the step was necessary to make business owners alive to their responsibilities…