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State of Emergency on food: Water expert, Ale advises President Tinubu on way forward

•Says, no sustainable and equitable food security without water fairness The Co-founder of Global Initiative for Nigeria Development, Engr. Michael Ale has advised the Federal Government on the declaration of state of emergency on food in the country. The water expert in his reaction to recent state of emergency declared by the President of Nigeria,…

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NDLEA officials shoot dead 2 year old boy during raid in Delta

A raid on a notorious drug joint in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) turned tragic on Thursday when a two-year-old boy, identified as Ivan Omhonria, was shot dead, according to multiple reports. It was gathered that the sibling of the victim,…

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Ogun : Tribunal throws out PDP’s objection, as cases of alleged forgery, impersonation persist

In continuation of proceedings at the Ogun State governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Abeokuta, the panel on Friday, overruled an objection raised by counsel to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), over inexplicably repetitive statements made by its different witnesses in different polling units. This is even as falsehoods by witnesses called by the party…

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Oyo Govt debunks rumours of cholera outbreak

Oyo State Government has debunked rumours of a reported outbreak of Cholera in some parts of the state. Affirming that the state has no record of the disease in a statement on Friday, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusoji Adeyanju, said a medical team had been put on alert to prevent unforseen circumstances. The…

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Internet fraud: EFCC arrests ex-convict, 54 others in Oyo town (PHOTOS)

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested an ex-cybercrime convict, Adeniran Ayobami Tijesunimi and fifty-four others for alleged internet fraud and related criminal activities. Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State had on February 15, 2022 convicted and sentenced Tijesunimi to seven…

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Oyo Govt. demolishes illegal structures at Olunloyo GRA

Oyo State Government, on Thursday, demolished some structures at Omololu Olunloyo GRA, Ring Road, Adeoyo, Ibadan, over illegal acquisition of land, unlawful entering into the GRA and non-compliance with physical planning rules and regulation by occupants. The demolition was extended to AQUATECH COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY, IBADAN as the owner engages in leasing of…

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Waste to Wealth: Oyo Govt. Educates Youths on Recycling

…Says Ban on Street Trading in Good Faith In a move to inspire a more responsible citizenry on sustainability practices, the Oyo State Government, has appealed to Youths in the State to venture into recycling of plastics and wastes. Speaking on a bi-weekly programme, ‘Head of Service Speaks’ on the Ministry of Information, Culture and…

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Expect unprecedented representation, empowerment, Alli tells constituents

Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has assured constituents of quality representation and unprecedented empowerment programmes. Alli gave the assurance during his inauguration party held at the Methodist Grammar School field in Igboora. He said that his kind of empowerment would be different from the common distribution of motorcycles, refrigerators and others without complementary support for…

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Flooding: Oyo Government calls for partnership among agencies, emergency workers

Oyo State Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal has called on all stakeholders involved in emergency and disaster management to ensure synergy to achieve a better result. This is as he disclosed plans of governor Seyi Makinde to activate dynamic innovations and technologically driven strategies in the management of emergencies in the state. Lawal spoke on Wednesday…

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Traditional religion worshippers hail Ogun State House of Assembly on Isese Holiday

…..Renews Call on Makinde To Accede To Request Members of the Traditional Religion Worshippers Association (TWA), Oyo State Chapter have commended the Ogun State House of Assembly for passing the bill, approving the Isese Day holiday for traditional religion worshippers in the State. The legislators gave their nod for the holiday on Tuesday, years after…

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