Economy

Yuletide: Litany of Moans from Customers, Traders

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By Fasilat Lawal A few days to Christmas, traders in Ibadan the Oyo State Capital have lamented low patronage of food commodities as a result of the hike in price. Radio Nigeria correspondents who visited some major markets in Ibadan such as Bodija, Oja Oba and Apata observed that prices of Continue Reading

Transportation

Ekiti Govt. Clamps down on Unregistered Vehicles

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By Amos Ogunrinde Ekiti State Government has decried the threat being posed by unregistered vehicles, tricycles and motorcycles to road safety and security within the state. The Ekiti State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Kehinde Ajobiewe whostated this while fielding questions from newsmen in Ado-Ekiti, advised those concerned to do the needful to avoid embarrassment. Continue Reading

Security

Security Agencies Assure People of Safety

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By Iyabo Adebisi The joint technical committee on security for Oyo and Ogun states has assured residents and motorists that adequate security strategies have been put in place to ensure safety of lives and properties during the Yuletide season especially border areas and highways of the two states.  The committee gave the assurance during a […]Continue Reading

Entertainment

Yuletide Ends with Fun Seekers at Recreation Centres, Fare Hikes

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Two days after the New Year, euphoria is still noticeable in the air as fun seekers turned out in large numbers at Recreational centres in Ibadan.  At the Zoological  Garden, the University of Ibadan and Trans-Amusement Park, Bodija, fun seekers were seen moving around various cages and viewing animals on display.  The situation was not different Continue Reading

Transportation

FRSC Establishes Mobile Court for Erring Drivers

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The Sagamu Unit Command of Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Ogun State, says it will establish a mobile court to try erring drivers during the festive period. Unit Commander of FRSC, Sagamu, Taofiq Iyanda, stated this in an interview with the newsmen in Sagamu, Ogun. Mr Iyanda said this would serve as a deterrent […]Continue Reading

Security

Security Agencies Promise Adequate Protection During Yuletide

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Nigeria police and other security agencies in Ogun state have promised to provide adequate security for residents and motorists passing through the state before, during and after Yuletide. The State Commissioner of Police Mr Lanre Bankole stated this while speaking with newsmen after a security meeting with Governor Dapo Abiodun. The commissioner explained that Continue Reading

Transportation

Be mindful of other road users – Osun FRSC Boss charges drivers

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The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC has appealed to road users to avoid night driving, overloading and over speeding during the Yelutide. The Sector Commander, Osun State Command, Mrs Kudirat Ibrahim made appeal in an interview with Radio Nigeria at her office in Osogbo. Mrs Ibrahim observed that most of the road crashes recorded during […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Yuletide: FRSC Deploys 36,000 Personnel for Special Patrol

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Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC has deployed thirty-six thousand personnel for end of the year special patrol operations. The headquarters Public Education Officer in Abuja, Mr Business Kazeem said this became imperative in the pursuant to the envisioned increase in vehicular movement across the country occasioned by the yuletide. He explained that the Corps Marshal, […]Continue Reading

Security

NSCDC Assures Oyo State Residents of Adequate Security

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command has guaranteed a safer atmosphere during the yuletide season. This is contained in a statement signed in Ibadan by the Corps’ Public Relations Officer, Mr Oluwole Olusegun. NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya, assures the residents on the preparedness of the Corps towards the […]Continue Reading