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Month: February 2024

Oyo NUJ leaders pay condolence visit to ex-Chairman, Gbenga Ayoade over wife’s passing (VIDEO)

The leadership of the Nigeria Union of journalists, NUJ, Oyo State council has paid a condolence visit on the family of a former Chairman of the union, Comrade Gbenga Solomon Ayoade. The NUJ Chairman, Comrade Ademola Babalola who visited the family along with members of his executive and leaders in the council described the death…

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Police commend Makinde, as 14th Biennial Police Games begin in Ibadan (PHOTOS)

The Nigeria Police have commended the Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, for providing needed resources and logistics support as 14th edition of the Biennial Police Games tagged Oluyole 2024, is set to kick off in Ibadan, on Saturday. The historic sporting event will begin with an opening ceremony that will be attended by the Presidency,…

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Oyo Taskforce demands dues, price reduction from Indian borehole drillers

The head of the Taskforce and Chairman of the All Drillers Association in Oyo State, Engr. Kolawole Olayinka, has expressed concern about the increasing cost of borehole drilling in the state by Indian nationals. Olayinka, in a statement released on Friday, criticized how the Indian nationals in the state are taking advantage of the people…

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Food security: FG didn’t give states N30b each, Makinde replies Akpabio

●Hails Ahmed Raji, SAN over new Iseyin Central Mosque Oyo State governor and Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that there is no truth in the claim by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, that states of the federation got additional N30 billion each outside of their statutory revenue…

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Oyo Education Ministry PS, Adeniyi Bows Out of Service , Lauded For Immense Contributions To Education Sector

The Oyo State Head of Service,Mrs Olubunmi Oni,mni, Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof.Salihu Adelabu, Chairman, Teaching Service Commission, Pastor Akinade Alamu, Permanent Secretaries, Inspectors General of Education,Directors and other top government officials have applauded the sterling qualities of Mr . Olusanjo Adeniyi, who bowed out of the Oyo State Civil Service , on…

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Court remands Anambra lawyer who brutalizes 11 year old housemaid (PHOTOS)

A court in Anambra State, Nigeria has remanded a lawyer named Adachukwu Okafor for allegedly brutalized her 11-year-old housemaid, Happiness Nwafor. The incident took place at Okafor’s residence, and she was subsequently arrested and charged with willfully inflicting physical injuries on the minor. During the court proceedings, Okafor pleaded not guilty to the charges. Her…

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Turn Plastic Foundation celebrates anniversary with recycling innovations, capacity building

The Turn Plastic Recycling Foundation recently celebrated its 2nd year anniversary with an event showcasing recycling innovations and capacity building efforts. The foundation, based in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, aims to redefine waste and make a positive impact on local communities. The anniversary event, themed “Art, Culture and The Environment,” highlighted the journey and vision…

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FG trains farmer groups, processors on harvesting, processing techniques
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The Federal Government, on Tuesday, trained farmer groups and processors in the South-West zone on harvesting and processing techniques to enhance food sufficiency and boost farmers’ income. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training was organised by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. NAN also reports that the training had,…

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Oyo Govt suspends Baale Ilua

The Oyo State Government has suspended Chief Kilani Ajani as the Baale of Ilua in Saki West Local Government Area of the state.Chief Ajani’s suspension was premised on his activities, which have allegedly caused unrest and political strife within Ilua and Gbepakan communities. According to a letter addressed to the Commissioner for Local Government and…

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Pregnant Yoruba woman slumps over hunger in Lagos (VIDEO)

A video has shown a pregnant Yoruba woman collapsed due to hunger in what has been described as a distressing manifestation of the country’s ongoing economic challenges. The incident, which occurred in Lagos, has sparked outrage and renewed calls for urgent intervention to address poverty and food insecurity. Eyewitnesses recounted the harrowing scene as the…

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