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 Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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, […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
The speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin has presented cash to another set of one hundred students drawn from Ibarapa East State Constituency. The event held at Eruwa Town Hall, Eruwa, was the second bursary award program by the speaker this year. Each of the one hundred students who are currently […]Continue Reading
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. […]Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
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, […]Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
Petroleum dealers and marketers under the aegis of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has shut down all filling stations in Ibarapa region of Oyo State following the killing of the owner of Subawah Petroleum, Mrs Sherifat Adisa by unknown gunmen. The Ibadan Depot of the association has also threatened to shut down […]Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
Gunmen on Thursday stormed Olofinade Residential Quarters on Oda Road and robbed houses in the area. Radio Nigeria gathered that the incident happened around quarter to eight’o clock in the evening during which an Okada rider was shot dead. The passenger on the motorcycle who resides in the estate was also dispossessed of some money […]Continue Reading
The organised Labour in Ekiti state has suspended its three days warning strike which started today Monday 3rd of August, 2020. The Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC Ekiti state, Mr. Kolapo Olatunde announced this at a meeting with the Ekiti State House of Assembly Committee on Public Service Matters and government representatives. Details later. Bunmi […]Continue Reading