As the crescent moon is sighted, signaling the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) hasurged Muslims to embrace the teachings of compassion, forgiveness and gratitude. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Sunday night in…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in the state and across the world on the commencement of the month of Ramadan 1445. The governor, who described the holy month as a blessed month in which Allah rewards the worship of the Muslim Ummah, charged Muslims to increase their prayers for the…
In a highly anticipated ruling, the judge has found Eduard Pröls, a senior campaigner for CitizenGO Germany, guilty of charges related to a cartoon he shared on the organization’s Facebook page. If this verdict is upheld, Pröls will face a hefty fine of €6,000 and it will result in a criminal conviction on his record….
Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde, has pledged to revive the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, which has been non-functional since 2011. In a meeting with traditional rulers from across the state, Makinde expressed the need to resolve all issues and restore the Council to its official capacity. The Governor’s administration has been involving the…
The President of the Association of Waterwell Drilling Rig Owners and Practitioners (AWDROP), Mr. Michael Ale, has called for a partnership between borehole drillers and the government to tackle the ravaging waterborne diseases in the country. He also noted that the cost of drilling boreholes has more than tripled, making it unaffordable for the middle…
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is recognizing the importance of International Women’s Day (IWD) in promoting gender equality and inclusion in agriculture. With this year’s theme being #InspireInclusion, SAA is highlighting the significant contributions women are making in the agriculture sector. SAA, whose mission is to support Africa in building sustainable and resilient food systems, acknowledges…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has called for collective action to ensure the full realisation of women’s rights, opportunities and aspirations. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. Alli encouraged continuous dialogue, collaboration as well as solidarity in…
Olabode Olawuyi, the Assistant Chief Veterinary Technologist who tragically lost his life after being attacked by a lion at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Zoological Garden, has been laid to rest. The funeral service was held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Ile-Ife, before Olawuyi was buried at the OAU Cemetery on Wednesday….
The Director of the Nigerian Center for Arabic Research, Professor Elkhidiru Abdul Baaqi, has been elected as the President of the African Union of Arab and Arabist Academics during an international conference held in Morocco. The conference, titled “Arabic Speakers in Sub-Saharan Africa: Identity Demands and Stage Questions,” was hosted by Ibn Zohr University in…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South) has conveyed his warm congratulations to his esteemed brother and political associate, Hon. Kola Olabiyi, on his recent appointment as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of FGN Power Company Limited. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to…
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