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Mark Xmas with Optimism of Better Things in 2024 – FRCN Ibadan ZD
By Dayo Adu As the world marks Christmas, Nigerians look with optimism for a better and prosperous nation in the New Year. The Zonal Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr. Dominic Mokikan gave the advice in his message to the carol service held at the premises of the National Orientation Agency, NOA. Mr Mokikan, who…
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Scanty Passengers at Motor Parks as Xmas Ends
As the public holiday break declared by the federal government ends today, motor parks in the Ibadan metropolis are still recording low arrival of passengers despite the resumption of official activities tomorrow. Our correspondent, Rotimi Famakin, who monitored the transportation situation, reports that most vehicles at the parks visited were empty while some passengers returning…
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Xmas: Clerics Call for Love, Optimism, Probity
Churches in Ibadan Metropolis conducted the Christmas service with excitement to praise God for witnessing another yuletide season. Our correspondent, Dayo Adu, reports that the worshippers were in an exciting mood in some of the churches visited as they sang hymns and songs of praises to God in reflection of the Christmas season. In a…
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Christmas: Security Agencies Step up Surveillance in Oyo
A few days before the celebration of Christmas and New Year, security agencies in Oyo State have assured the residents of a crime-free atmosphere before, during and after the yuletide. They made the assurances while giving details of the levels of their preparations towards achieving hitch-free fun during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. As…
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Osun NSCDC Deploys Personnel for Hitch-Free Festive Period
The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Osun State Command, Mr Agboola Sunday has directed Area Commanders and Divisional Officers across the state to identify strategic and vulnerable points in the state and deploy massively to ensure adequate security of lives and property before, during and after the yuletide. A statement signed by…
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Xmas: Trickle of Customers at Markets Stings Traders
Barely four days to Christmas, have prices of items including clothes and bags increased in the Ibadan metropolis In markets such as Ogunpa, Old Gbagi and Dugbe markets, the usual hustle and bustle often witnessed was minimal as few buyers were available to patronize traders as many were in the markets for window shopping. This might perhaps…
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Carol: Makinde Reels out Strides in Education, Wife Fetes Children
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration would continue to do everything necessary to improve the standard of education in the state. He stated this while speaking at the 2022 Christmas Carol Service with the theme “Joy to the World,” held at the Remembrance Arcade, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, adding that his…
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Xmas: Tamunominini Makes Case for Care of Less Privileged
Christmas Season has been described as a season of sharing and caring for members of society, especially the less privileged. Wife of Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde stated this at an end-of-the-year party organized for women in the state. Mrs Makinde said Jesus Christ was given freely to mankind by God to express supernatural…
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Xmas: Mrs Oyetola Stresses Imperative of Love
Wife of Osun State Governor, Mrs. Kafayat Oyetola wants Nigerians to show more love to one another, especially at this trying period of the country. Mrs. Oyetola, who made the call at the annual Christmas party for children in the state, noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has further underscored the need to show love to everyone. While describing…
