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Day: December 5, 2023

Oyo SSG and 2023 Going Global Plenary Session in Scotland

By Abiodun Atilola It was a gathering of intellectuals at the “2023 Going Global” foreign Plenary session where the current Secretary to the Oyo State Government and the Pioneer Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, from the University of Ibadan, Professor Olanike Adeyemo among other international erudite scholars gathered to discuss on western…

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Soun of Ogbomoso’s coronation kicked off with N150m empowerment programme

An empowerment programme involving the distribution of items and cash worth N150 million will kick off activities of the official coronation of the 21st Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Olaoye. Chairman of the coronation’s Central Planning Committee, Prof. Adesola Adepoju, disclosed this during a news conference to roll out the programme of events at the…

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Frustration, mass resignation hit public universities – ASUU tells Tinubu

…..says best hands are not ready to receive poverty wages again The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised alarm that most departments and units in Nigeria’s public universities are short-staffed due to the resignation of lecturers in search of greener pastures. The Union said poor and delayed salaries, unpaid allowances, poor infrastructure, lack…

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World AIDS day: Oyo sensitizes residents on need not to stigmatize patients

The Oyo State Government has called on residents of the state not to stigmatise people living with HIV/AIDS, noting that the government would not hesitate to take action against individuals, groups, employers or anyone caught in such act in accordance with the provisions of the State’ anti-HIV/AIDS stigmatisation laws. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr…

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Strengthening Democracy: NASS Committee leads the way in electoral reforms

By Akeem Abas The National Assembly has commencedextensive consultations with Stakeholders, Civil Society Organizations, Political Parties, Election Management Bodies, and the general public towards creating an electoral process that is transparent, inclusive, and reflective of the will of the people. Recognising the importance of free, fair, and credible elections as the bedrock of any thriving…

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