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NLC declares two-day nationwide mass protest over economic hardship

The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a two-day nationwide mass protest for February 27 and 28.  Daily Trust reports that Joe Ajaero, NLC president, stated this at Labour House, Abuja, during an emergency session, which held on Friday. Ajaero said the decision to protest was taken after the expiration of the 14-day…

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Gbagi Traders Allege GSM Aide of masterminding disruption of Bola Ige International market master plan

Stakeholders in Ibadanland drawn from traders at Bola Ige International Market and prominent chiefs in the city have met to discuss the alleged disruption of the market’s master plan by a consultant engaged by the Oyo State Government. The meeting which had in attendance Turaki Adeen of Oyo State, Alhaji Abduljelyl Adanla; the Chairman/CEO, Ilaji…

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Rainfall: Again, Motorists, Commuters, Residents Lament Stoppage of Works on Olorunsogo-Akanran Road

Ahead of this year’s rainfall, motorists, commuters and residents of the Olorunsogo-Akanran road have again lamented the stoppage of works on the Olorunsogo-Akanran road by the contractor handling the dual carriage way. For the second time in about two months, residents alleged the contractor of dereliction of duty, just as they feared they might be…

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Tinubu meets Governors over rising food prices,  insecurity

President Bola Tinubu in company of Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday at the State House met with the 36 States Governors and the FCT Minister. The meeting agreed on common ground to addressing some of the challenges currently facing the country especially the rising cost of food and insecurity. After extensive deliberations the President…

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Makinde’s aide clears air on new acquisition of private jets

One of the aides to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde who spoke on condition of anonymity has responded to news that his boss recently acquired a private jet. When asked to confirm if truly, the aide said ” ‘it’s wicked and stupid! I don’t know how to respond to such’. A report…

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Again, Oyo Gov’t Closes Six Health Facilities Over Quackery

The Oyo State Government, has shut six health facilities across the state over quackery. The six health facilities sealed committed various offenses, including recruitment of unqualified personnel to provide medical services and engage in illicit practices. Speaking during an inspection and monitoring exercise held within the Ibadan metropolis, the State Antiquackery Task Force Committee Chairman,…

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Birthday : Senator Alli eulogises ex- Oyo APC Chairman, Oke

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warm birthday felicitations to Chief Akin Oke, the immediate past APC Chairman in Oyo State. 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 described the celebrant as a prominent figure…

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Court Jails 15 for Internet Fraud in Ibadan

Justices Olusola Adetujoye, O.A. Lajide and S.O. Adeyemi of the Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan have convicted and sentenced 15 internet fraudsters to various jail terms. They were jailed after pleading guilty to one-count separate charges upon their arraignment by the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, between January 22 and…

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Makinde condoles with Ibadan Chief Imam over brother’s death

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has condoled with the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulganiyu Agbotomokekere, over the death of his younger brother, Fadilat Sheik Muritala Abubakar Gatta. Fadilat Sheik Muritala Abubakar Gatta died on Wednesday. Makinde, while describing the death of Baba Gatta who recently returned from Umurah as shocking, urged the Chief Imam…

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Hon. Segelu celebrates Otunba Seye Famojuro on his birthday

A German based Nigerian politician from Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency in Oyo State, Hon.Olayinka Segelu has joined other well meaning Nigerians to celebrates a trusted aide of Oyo State Governor,  Otunba Seye Famojuro on occasion of his birthday. In his birthday wishes, Segelu wrote: “I felicitate with Otunba Seye Famojuro, a trusted Aide to His Excellency,…

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