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Oyo market leaders send open letter to Gov Makinde to seek ratification of Saratu Konibaje as Iyaloja-General

•Oladepo, Labake Lawal, Danjuma, Iyadunni, Others Disown Folashade Abeo Eight of the 12 existing market clusters in Oyo State have jointly send an open letter to the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde over the raging controversy on the Iyaloja-General of the State. A copy of the letter made available to journalists in the State was…

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Anti-Corruption: OYACA Chair Charges Oyo Nursing College on Sharp Practices

The Chairman, Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA), Hon. Justice Eni Esan (Rtd) has charged students of the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan, to imbibe anti-corruption spirit and prevent all forms of sharp practices in their personal lives and workplace dealings after their studies. The retired judge said this in her speech titled “Fight…

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FUOYE announces Diploma in Law admission opportunities

…offers alternative admission opportunities in other courses to UTME candidates who missed out in 2023 admission exercise Wole BalogunSA Media to VC Young and middle aged Nigerians having the lofty dreams of studying Law could now fulfill such dreams effortlessly as the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has announced admission opportunities into diploma (OND) in Law….

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Construct Pedestrian Bridges Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway- Reps Tell FG

The House of Representatives on Wednesday, asked the federal government to construct pedestrian bridges at strategic places on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The resolution followed a motion moved by the representative of Oluyole Federal Constituency, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe during plenary. She said this is in response to the critical safety concerns posed by the absence of pedestrian…

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EFCC Arraigns Three for Alleged Diversion of N97million Cocoa Beans

The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned the trio of Lateef Jamiu Babatunde, Olanipekun Olawale Joseph and Oyetunde Abioye Ibrahim before Justice Adebukola Olajide of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State. They were arraigned on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 on three-count charges bordering on conspiracy…

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We’re working assiduosly to improve nation’s electoral process- Senator Alli

Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has said that the joint committee of the 10th National Assembly on electoral matters is working assiduosly to improve the nation’s electoral process. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Alli, the…

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Armed men attack Adamawa police headquarters

Armed men reportedly attacked the Adamawa State Police Headquarters, Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area, in the early hours of Wednesday, sending residents of Yola into panic. According to Daily Trust, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman  Nguroje, confirmed the attack but said things were under control. The police spokesman said, “The attack was…

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Oyo Govt states criteria for disbursing N1Bn loan to farmers

The Chairman, Oyo State Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State, (ACCOS), Sheik Taofik Akeugbagold, has stated the criteria being used to disburse the One Billion Nairan loan to farmers to ensure geographical spread. Akeugbagold made the revelation during a sensitization tour to the 7 geopolitical zones in the State which ended today. The muslim cleric…

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Senator Alli moves motion seeking immortalization, state burial for late Taiwo Akinkunmi

Senator Sharafadeen Alli representing Oyo South Senatorial District on Tuesday moved a motion in the Senate to recognize and honor the late Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of the Nigerian National Flag. In the motion, Alli called for the Senate to observe a minute of silence, mourn his death, and provide a state burial for him….

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Oni calls for stakeholders’ cooperation to end illegal mining activities

The Director-General, Oyo State Mineral Development Agency, Mr Abiodun Oni, has called for the cooperation of stakeholders in the mineral resources sector of the state to curb illegal operations and other irregularities. Oni made the call during a stakeholders’ meeting and sensitisation programme on solid mineral resources, held in Saki, in Oke Ogun zone of…

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