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Two unidentified person, male and female, were burnt to death in a fire outbreak that occurred on Thursday afternoon at Onipepeye area, along of Lagos Ibadan express way, Ibadan. An eye witness, who identified himself as ‘Abbey’ said that the incidence occurred while the fuel tanker driver that was coming from Lagos lane, trying to…

•president Muhammadu Buhari signing a law President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the new minimum wage bill Special Adviser to the president on National Assembly, Ita Enang, told journalists that the president has signed the minimum wage bill into law today The bill, which has now become a law, will usher in a new pay structure…

According to Independent Newspapers Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen the Suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) has on Thursday been found guilty of violating the code of conduct for public officers by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). After the judgement, the former CJN Onnoghen became livid as he was visibly angry and lost his temper,…

The new Director-General, Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture, Ambassador Wale Ojo Lanre , led a crew of hikers and officials of the council on an expedition tour of Esa Rock lying on the new Iyin road being constructed by Governor Kayode Fayemi. The expedition to Esa Mountain was in preparation for the first-ever…

The All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate in the just concluded 2019 governorship election in Oyo State, Chief Bayo Adelabu has finally broke silence as he expressed his appreciation to all his supporters during and after the election. According to him, he has good intention for contesting noting that his loss is a blessing in disguise…

The new Director-General of Ekiti State Council of Arts and Tourism, Mr Wale Ojo-Lanre, has charged the staff of the council to be more efficient and proactive in their resolve to promote the state’s arts and culture. Ojo-Lanre also urged them to create a positive attitude towards achieving the vision of the Dr Kayode Fayemi…

Wife of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, was on Tuesday honoured by the ECOWAS Youth Council with the award of the Distinguished African Female Personality of the Year and the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award. The President of the council, Mr Emmanuel Williams said the award was aimed at celebrating Mrs. Ajimobi for what…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NIS), Oyo/Osun Area Command, has arrested eight suspected smugglers, reporting that the service generated over N6 billion in the first quarter of 2019. The disclosure was made by the Customs Area Controller for the command, Mr Abdullahi Zulkifli, a Comptroller of Customs, at a press briefing held at the Command’s headquarters,…

The Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Monday said it has deployed no fewer than 2,500 personnel to maintain law and order throughout the Easter period in the state. The command made this disclosure via a statement signed by Mr. Oluwole Olusegun, its Public Relations Officer (PRO), a…

The National Body of Federation of Oyo State Student Union (FOSSU) had condemned the recent disposition of The Ibarapa Polytechnic Rector, Dr. Iyiola Eyitayo towards the academic concerns of some of the ex students of the institution who are yet to receive their certificate and mobilised for their service years two year after their graduation…