Politics

LG POLL: Suspected Thugs Attack Ibarapa East APC Chairman

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By Olaolu Fawole, Mosope Kehinde Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC in Ibarapa East local government area of Oyo State, Eruwa, Mr Moses Ojediran was on Saturday morning allegedly attacked by suspected hoodlums at the Oyo state Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC office, Eruwa. The Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Let’s join hands to champion course  of Ilaro – Oba Olugbenle

Web News 27 April 2024 125 0

By Adebola Ajayi  The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle wants the people of Yewa to come together and champion the course for the overall development of the Area and Ogun State in general. Oba Olugbenle made the plea when he led other traditional rulers to the installation ceremony of […]Continue Reading

Foreign

US Plans to Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine

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The Pentagon says it will “rush” Patriot air defence missiles and artillery ammunition to Ukraine as part of its new military aid package. However Patriot systems for launching the missiles will not be sent, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Patriots were “urgently” needed to face a growing Russian air Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo LG Poll in Pics

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Politics

Low Voters’ Turnout, Delay in Oyo LG Poll

Web News 27 April 2024 96 0

By Fawole/Kehinde /Asake/ Oyekunle/Banjo Voters’ turnout in the ongoing council election in Ibarapa East Local Government is low as at the time of filling this report. Our team of correspondents monitoring the exercise report that election is peaceful while voting commenced at about half past eight in the morning in Ward 6, Polling Units 1,2,3,4 […]Continue Reading

Politics

Situation Report : OYSIEC Officials Yet to Arrive Polling Unit at Dugbe

Web News 27 April 2024 95 0

By Titilayo Kupoliyi / Taiwo Akinola Streets on Oba Adebimpe Road, Dugbe were almost empty as opposed to the usual hustle and bustle that characterized daily life in the area. It is somewhat expected as local government election holds this Saturday. Radio Nigeria  Correspondents were at the polling Unit 14, along Oba Adebimpe to feel […]Continue Reading

Economy

Dangote Groups Restates Commitment to Sustainability of Nigerian Economy

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Management of the Dangote Groups say it will continue to play critical roles in adding value to the people , while supporting the sustainability and development of the Nigerian economy. The Regional Sales Director, Dangote cement PLC Lagos and Ogun, Mr Tunde Mabogunje stated this at the company’s  special day in the […]Continue Reading

Legislature

Let Amendment of Electoral Act Reflect Yearnings of Nigerians – Makinde

Web News 26 April 2024 131 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has urged the National Assembly Committee on Electoral Matters to give Nigerians an amended electoral act that would reflect the yearnings of the country and put it on the trajectory of development.  He stated this during a working visit of the National Assembly Committee on Electoral […]Continue Reading

Politics

LG Poll: Security Agencies Warn Residents  against Breach of Order

Web News 26 April 2024 117 0

  …as OYSIEC Chairman Reacts to Attack on  staff By Nashirdeen Sherrifdeen/Rasheedah Makinde The security agencies in Oyo State have  collaborated to ensure  peace and order before, during and after the Local Government Councils Election scheduled to hold on Saturday, 27 April across the Thirty-Three (33) Local Government Areas of the state. The Continue Reading

Health

Understanding Your BMI

Web News 26 April 2024 117 0

By Adebukola Aluko Do you know that understanding our BMI Status is very vital in relation to our health? It has been observed that most individuals do not really know what the term BMI stands for.In a recent survey conducted by some medical personnel involving health checks on groups of individuals, while asking questions randomly, […]Continue Reading

Education

Beware of fake study loan website -NELFUND

Web News 26 April 2024 117 0

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has urged students to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of any website or service claiming to represent the organisation. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by NELFUND’s Head of Media and Public Relations, Nasir Ayitogo. NELFUND management has become aware of a fraudulent […]Continue Reading

Politics

LG Polls: OYSIEC Releases List of Successful Ad-hoc Staff, Election Result Viewing Portal

Web News 26 April 2024 160 0

By Sherifdeen Nashirdeen The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), has released the list and roles of ad-hoc staff to be engaged across the polling units for the forthcoming Local Government Councils Election in the state. In a statement issued on Thursday by OYSIEC Chairman, Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, SAN and made available to newsmen, […]Continue Reading

Infrastructure

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road: Demolition Starts Saturday

Web News 26 April 2024 110 0

The Federal Government has announced that the demolition of buildings situated within the right of way of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road will commence this coming Saturday. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Korede Keisha, disclosed this during a press briefing held in Lagos on Thursday. Keisha urged all residents whose houses have been […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ondo Former Deputy Governor Wins PDP Ticket

Web News 26 April 2024 102 0

By Abiodun Akinluwa/Olumide Abudu Ondo State former Deputy Governor, Mr Agboola Ajayi has won the governorship election primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP held at International Event Centre, the Dome ahead of the November 16th Guber poll.  Mr Agboola Ajayi polled two hundred and sixty four votes to defeat other six aspirants.  Announcing the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ondo Guber: ADP Picks Ayodeji Akinnodi as Candidate

Web News 26 April 2024 111 0

By Oluwatosin Ighoteguono The Action Democratic party, ADP has picked Mr Ayodeji Akinnodi as its candidate for the November governorship election in Ondo State. Mr Akinnodi was picked through a consensus which was affirmed by delegates from all the eighteen local government areas of the state. The event held in Akure, the state capital was […]Continue Reading

Politics

National Assembly Committed to Reforming Electoral Legal Framework –Alli

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By Iyabo Adebisi The Chairman, Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Senator Sarafadeen Alli, says the National Assembly is committed to reforming electoral legal framework for positive, effective and efficient leadership recruitment process. He said this  in Ibadan at the 2-day South-West Zonal Legislative Interactive Session, organised by the National Assembly Continue Reading

Sport

Abiodun Appoints Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya as Sports Ambassador

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By Wuraola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appointed Tunde Onakoya, who holds Guinness world record for the longest marathon chess game, as youth and sports ambassador of the state. The governor also promised that the game of chess would be given priority during the forthcoming 2024 National Sports Festival, NSF, taking place […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Oyo Commences Fourth Phase Distribution of Agric Inputs

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government has commenced the fourth phase of the distribution of agricultural inputs to 2,537 farmers across the state with the distribution of cassava stems, hybrid maize seedlings, herbicides and nap-sack sprayers. While flagging off the exercise at Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Government, Oyo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Continue Reading

Lifestyle

NIPR Inducts Radio Nigeria’s DG, Mohammed Bulama

Web News 26 April 2024 116 0

By Segun Folarin The Director General, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Dr Mohammed Bulama has been inducted as a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, with the resolve to make greater impacts on humanity. The induction ceremony, presided over in Abeokuta, by the NIPR President, Dr Ike Neliaku was the high […]Continue Reading

Health

Malaria: Experts Advocate More Funding, Use of Insecticide-Treated Net

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By Fasilat Lawal, Zion Oyelade Experts have advocated for more funding in the Health sector more collaboration with stakeholders to eradicate malaria in the country.  They made the call in commemoration of this year’s World Malaria Day in Ibadan.  A medical expert, Dr Olufemi Aworinde explained that malaria could be deadly if not well treated […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Half-Work Day as Oyo Gears Up for Council Election

Web News 25 April 2024 73 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde has approved the declaration of Friday, April 26, 2024, as a half working day for all public and civil servants in the state. This is in connection with the local government election slated for Saturday, April 28, 2024.  A circular signed by the Secretary to the […]Continue Reading

Politics

We are set for Saturday LG poll – OYSEIC boss

Web News 25 April 2024 96 0

By Nashirdeen Sherifdeen Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC has confirmed its readiness to conduct a free, fair and legacy local government election tomorrow. OYSIEC Chairman, Aare Isiaka Olagunju stated this in an interview with journalists at the commission ‘s headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan on the preparedness for the polls. Aare Olagunju, who stressed Continue Reading

Economy

Blue Economy: Expert Advances Importance of Infrastructure Upgrade

Web News 25 April 2024 88 0

By Segun Folarin A stakeholder’s relations expert has emphasized the need for all levels of government to attach more importance to upgrading the country’s infrastructure in the bid to promote the blue economy. The expert who is Head, Media Relations Management of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr Omoniyi Ibietan made the call while presenting […]Continue Reading

Infrastructure

OGHA Upbeat about Agro-Cargo International Airport

Web News 25 April 2024 96 0

By Omolara Adasofunjo The Agro-Cargo International Airport, Iperu has the potential to improve Ogun State’s socio-economic values upon completion and take-off. Members of the Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Works and Infrastructure made the remark during an assessment visit to the site of the project. Members of the Committee led by the Chairman, […]Continue Reading

Politics

Saraki Identifies Quality Legislation as Panacea to Nation’s Challenges

Web News 25 April 2024 68 0

By Mosope Kehinde Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has identified quality legislation as solution to the mirage of challenges confronting Nigeria’s growth and development. Dr Saraki made this known in Ibadan at the opening of a two day students’ legislative Summit in honour of Oyo state House of Assembly Speaker and Chairman, Conference of […]Continue Reading