Month: October 2024
Page: 15
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved a new minimum wage of N77,000 for workers in the state, with immediate effect. The decision was announced following a meeting between the state government, led by the Secretary to the State Government SSG, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, and leaders of the Organized Labour in Ogun State. The […]
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Egbeda and Ona Ara local governments of Oyo state have lauded Hon. Akin Alabi for his unparalleled support for people with disability. The federal lawmaker and Chairman of the House Committee on Works distributed 100 handicapped tricycles, crutches, and walking sticks, providing vital mobility aids to physically challenged individuals. Hon. […]
At least 6 persons have been feared dead, while several others injured in an accident involving a trailer conveying tiles and a lorry loaded with soft drinks on Monday at Oke Eleshin, Amuloko along Akanran Road, Ibadan. 4 of the injured who were conveyed to the Amuloko City Hospital nearby included two primary school children […]
After flood had destroyed asphalt overlay on the culvert approaches on the Zion plaza-Olusoji road, the Oyo State government has decided to settle for concrete pavement road on the portion which links Alao-Akala expressway, Ibadan. Speaking in Ibadan, during an inspection of the road, the Chairman, Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency, OYSROMA, Mr. Busoye Ogunlade […]
In an unexpected and heartwarming gesture, Honourable Shina Peller, the Ayedero of Yorubaland, recently gifted his Press Secretary, Kola Popoola, a car. This delightful surprise took place at Peller’s Lagos residence and left Popoola both astonished and deeply grateful. Such acts of kindness not only strengthen professional relationships but also reflect the outstanding character of […]
A decomposing body of a newborn has been found floating in a river In Ekiti. Ayo stream at Omuooke, Ekiti East Local government Area became a site of gory attraction as people converged to discuss the circumstances that could have led to the situation. The newborn who had drowned and already decomposed was suspected to […]
William Troost-Ekong, Super Eagles captain, has announced that the team will boycott the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Libya. Troost-Ekong’s announcement via X comes after the team was held at the airport for “over 12 hours” upon arrival in Libya on Sunday for the second leg of their qualifying series, following their […]
Touching people’s lives comes naturally to multi- Award-Winning Philanthropist and Entrepreneur, Chief Mrs Yeye Folashade Shona. The epitome of beauty, kindness, calm and soft-spoken woman has impacted so many lives positively through various empowerment Programmes and creation of job opportunities through her Companies, the DLA Toys and Amusement Park, Ikeja Lagos and AVO Pizza Fabulous, […]
By Bayo Onanuga On October 9, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly elected 18 members to the Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term. The members elected to the Council are Benin, Bolivia, Colombia, Cyprus, Czechia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Iceland, Kenya, Marshall Islands, Mexico, North Macedonia, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Spain, […]
Oyo State Governor,Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed the hope that in line with his administration’s zeal to expand the state’s economy through tourism, the Igbo Ora Festival of Twins and Multiple Births would be promoted to gain world acclaim as a UNESCO World Heritage. Governor Makinde stated this while speaking at the annual World Twins […]
