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Year: 2023

Oyo Govt. Urges Contractor to Speed Up Work on Ido-Eruwa Road

The Oyo State Government has directed the contractor handing 48-Kilometers Ido-Eruwa road project to speed up work, to ease the movement of goods and people plying the road. The Commissioner for Works and Transport, Professor Dahud Kehinde Sangodoyin, made the call while inspecting the progress of the construction of the road on Friday. According to…

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Angry motorist bites off VIO officer’s ears in Delta during altercation over expired particulars

An unidentified driver of a Sienna car has reportedly bitten off the ear of a Vehicle Inspection Officer, (VIO) identified as Papu Prosper during an altercation while on patrol in Warri, Delta State. According to Vanguard, the unfortunate incident occurred following an aggravated argument of expired particulars in the early hours of Friday along Eagle…

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Senator Alli mourns Ibadan high chief, Oyelade, says it’s a great loss to Ibadan

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South) has described the death of Ibadan Senior Chief and Babasale Musulumi of Ibadanland, Alhaji Lateef Oyelade as great loss to Ibadan. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Friday. Alhaji Lateef Adedoyin Oyelade died in…

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Young man declared wanted for allegedly r@ping girl in Anambra, uploading her video on social media (VIDEO)

A young man identified as Okey Chinedum has been declared wanted for allegedly r@ping a girl and posting her video on TikTok. The incident happened in Ifite, Anambra State. Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, who disclosed this on Thursday, September 7, 2023, offered N100,000 reward for any useful information that will lead to the arrest…

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Ilaji farm shared eggs in viral video as food palliatives across markets in Oyo not govt – investigation reveals

Mixed reactions have trailed video clips trending on social media where the Iyaloja-General of Oyo State, Alhaja Saratu Aduke Konibaje was sharing eggs to traders. The eggs packed in some trucks, buses and SUV cars packaged in Filler trays and polystyrene packs were being distributed to egg sellers in fillers for empowerment while others were…

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Senator Alli celebrates Oyo NUJ Chairman Ademola Babalola’s birthday

Dear Chief Ademola Babalola, On behalf of Senator Sharafadeen Alli and his entire team , I want to extend our warmest birthday wishes to you today. Your contributions to the development of journalism in Oyo State are truly remarkable, and we are grateful for all that you have done for the profession. As the Chairman…

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Church member kills pastor in Delta

A Pentecostal pastor, Pastor Greg Sagie, has been killed in his home by a suspected church member, who attacked him with a machete in Sapele, Delta State, yesterday. The pastor, who was in his 60s, was resting in his bedroom at the pipeline area of MTN Road, around noon., when the assailant barged into his…

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Senator Alli congratulates Tinubu over victory at PEPC

Senator Sharafadeen Alli(APC-Oyo South) has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on his victory at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC). This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. The PEPC had on Wednesday affirmed the election…

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Obaship Institution In Yorùbáland: Discourse On ‘Ibadan Royal Award’ 

The beauty and importance of the Obaship Institution in Yorùbáland is one of the few reasons Yorùbá traditional systems and values have attracted so much respect and admiration over the years. The institution inspires nothing short of reverence. The magical and legendary feats of Yorùbá obas in times past have also impacted the oral history, with in-depth documentation…

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Justice is different from judgement, Nigerians know who won on Feb 25, lawyer, Okutepa condemns Tribunal judgment

Jubril Okutepa SAN who is one of the Counsels who represented Labour Party/Peter Obi at the PEPC has condemned judgment. Remember tribunal on Wednesday dismissed every petition against President Bola Tinubu to uphold his victory as the duly elected president of Nigeria. The lawyer however condemned judgment saying justice is different from judgment and Nigerians know the…

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