Religious

Islamic Cleric Harps On Moral Rebirth For Societal Reformation

By Web News May 3, 2021 82 0

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 Read More...

Religious

Interfaith Dialogue Team Inaugurated In Oyo State

By Web News January 12, 2021 197 0

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, […]Read More...

Energy

FG Approves Upward Review Of Electricity Tariff

By Web News January 5, 2021 98 0

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 Read More...

Security

Ibarapa Killings: Oyo IPMAN Threatens Shut Down Of Filling Stations

By Web News January 5, 2021 83 0

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 […]Read More...

Economy

Oyo Revenue Board Seals 6 Hotels, 4 Banks, Others, Over Tax Default

By Web News November 20, 2020 187 0

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 Read More...

Crime

Gunmen Invade Akure Residential Quarters, Kill Okadaman

By Web News November 13, 2020 1690 0

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 […]Read More...

Economy

Breaking: Ekiti Workers Make U-Turn on Strike

By Web News August 3, 2020 373 0

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 […]Read More...

Religious

Eidul-Kabir: Oyo MMPN Chairman Charges Muslims in on Peaceful Co-existence

By Web News July 31, 2020 132 0

As Muslims worldwide celebrate Eidul-Kabir, the privileged ones have been enjoined to extend their financial gesture to others who are struggling to survive the economic challenges caused by Covid-19 pandemic.  This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Chairman, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi. Alhaji Read More...

Politics

Oyo Assembly Passes Downward Review of 2020 Appropriation Bill to Law

By Web News July 29, 2020 171 0

The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed the downward review of the state 2020 Appropriation Bill of N174 billion into law. This followed the third reading of the Oyo State Appropriation and Finance Bill 2020 at plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin.  The 2020 Appropriation Bill was reviewed by the State […]Read More...

Politics

We cannot be induced or swayed from true democratic values – ODHA Members

By Web News June 24, 2020 212 0

The Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, has debunked the rumour making the rounds that members received the sum of ten million naira each to fast-track the impeachment process of the embattled deputy governor, Chief Agboola Ajayi. The lawmakers in a statement by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Mr Olugbenga Omole and made available […]Read More...