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In a rare and refreshing display of political camaraderie, fierce political differences temporarily gave way to friendship and cultural unity as prominent leaders across the political divide gathered in Eruwa, Ibarapaland, to honour distinguished sons and daughters of the land. The colourful ceremony, held as part of activities marking the first coronation anniversary of the […]
President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football to overcome repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and world tournaments. “The reform must respond to a longstanding need to strengthen governance, administration, stakeholder representation, development pathways, domestic competitions and accountability across Nigerian football,” he said. The President noted that while other […]
The Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, has expressed deep grief over the death of former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji (Chief) Waheed Akin Olajide, FCA. Olajide, who served as SSG under the administration of the late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, reportedly died on […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has felicitated Muslims across the state and beyond on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mr Akeem Abas, and the Secretary, Temidayo Adu, the Council described the occasion as an opportunity […]
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and all relevant security and intelligence agencies to launch a coordinated rescue operation immediately for the victims of the recent mass abduction in Niger State. In a statement signed by his special adviser on information and strategy, President […]
Oyo State Government has decried the exclusion of Governor Seyi Makinde from the flag-off ceremony of the dualisation of the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road, held at Idi Ayunre in Oluyole Local Government Area of the state . A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade says the state government described the alleged exclusion of […]
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has set up a Committee on Election Violence Victims . The committee is to verify claims by persons affected by election-related violence and oversee the disbursement of a ₦500 million Election Violence Victims Relief Endowment Fund provided by the State Government. This is contained in a statement signed by […]
Fresh violence in Ikire, Osun State, has reportedly claimed the lives of five people, including three commercial bus drivers and two passersby, following a violent clash allegedly linked to an attempt to take over a commercial transport garage in the town. The incident, which occurred on Monday has allegedly caused panic among residents of the […]
More than 20,000 traditional worshippers gathered at Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Akanran in Ibadan, to celebrate Isese Day, offering prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, Oyo State and Nigeria. The colourful celebration, hosted by Okanlomo Oodua and Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief (Engr.) Jubril Dotun Sanusi, transformed the resort into a […]
Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is dead. Ogogo’s had silently battled a progressive stage -four cancer. His daughter, Kira Hassan, confirmed this on Instagram Live session on Sunday, where she struggled to come to terms with her father’s death. “My daddy is dead. I want to go home. Someone should book […]
