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Women lay curses on INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu over hardship after 2023 elections (VIDEO)

In a dramatic video that has rapidly spread across social media platforms, Nigerian women are seen expressing their profound disappointment and anger towards Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In the footage, the women can be observed kneeling down, passionately cursing Yakubu, whom they believe played a significant role in undermining…

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Senator Alli felicitates ex-Oyo deputy governor, Olaniyan on his birthday anniversary

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South) congratulated Alhaji Rauf Olaniyan, FNSE, a former Deputy Governor of Oyo State and APC Chieftain, as he celebrates his birthday. In the congratulatory message conveyed through his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Akeem Abas, he acknowledged the invaluable contributions and leadership qualities exemplified by Olaniyan throughout his remarkable journey…

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Oyo SWAN marks Sports Day with lectures, t/tennis contest

The city of Ibadan is set to host an array of big personalities in Sports Circle, who are scheduled to attend a special programme tagged the Sports Day being put together by the Sports Writers Association (SWAN), Oyo State chapter. The Oyo SWAN Sports Day holding on Monday 26th February 2024 at the NUJ Press…

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Economic hardship: Senator Alli distributes grains to traders (PHOTOS)

By Akeem Abas In a remarkable gesture aimed at alleviating the current economic hardship faced by many, Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has embarked on a mission to distribute grains to traders in the state. Over the past few days, Senator Alli has been visiting various markets within the Oyo South Senatorial District, distributing grains…

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Oyo Govt shuts down factory used for illegal mining, arrests four persons

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, swooped on a facility being used by suspected illegal miners to process and package lithium out of the state. The governor ordered the closure of the facility, which was originally a factory meant for recycling batteries and tyres.He equally ordered the arrest of four persons suspected to be…

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What to do when you come face to face with a lion?

Remember, encountering a lion in the wild is an extremely rare occurrence. Most lions prefer to avoid human interaction and will only become aggressive if they feel threatened or cornered. By staying calm, using these strategies, and seeking professional help, you can increase your chances of safely handling such a situation. Below are tips on…

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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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