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Peter Obi Visits Babangida In Niger State
Peter Obi said he visits a former Head of State Ibrahim Babangida at his residence in Minna, Niger State. The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election said the visit was a chance to share thoughts on national issues with the elder statesman. “From Jigawa state, I travelled to Minna, Niger State to […]
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We’re rearranging resources to reposition education sector in Oyo, says Makinde.Observes a minute silent for 35 victims of Ibadan stampede
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that there will be a major overhaul of the state’s education infrastructure in 2025, noting that the government has been rearranging resources to do more for the sector. The governor maintained that his administration has remained committed to improving the sector and has been achieving some results, but […]
Read MoreTen confirmed de#d in stampede during food sharing in Abuja
Ten persons have been confirmed de@d in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly persons. The tragic event, which happened at about 6:30 am, claimed the lives of ten (10) individuals, including four (4) children, and left eight […]
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Ibadan Children Funfair Tragedy: Governments Should Do More To Lift People Out Of Poverty -Group
In the wake of the tragedy that attended the Ibadan Children Funfair, the Ibadan Discourse Group (IDG) has called on government at all levels to do more to lift a greater number of people out of poverty. The Think-Tank group made the call in a statement on Friday, to sympathise with the parents of the […]
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Ibadan funfair tragedy: Ooni mourns victims, shows solidarity with ex-queen
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has expressed sympathy to the families of children who died at a funfair in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Wednesday. It was reported that the Oyo State Police Command has confirmed at least 35 persons dead in a stampede that occurred at the Islamic High School, Basorun, […]
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Tinubu Mourns Ibadan Stampede Victims, Demands Probe
A day after the tragic incident, 35 minors have been confirmed dead in a stampede at a funfair held at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, the state capital. President Bola Tinubu has mourned the victims of the tragic incident at a children’s funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State, which claimed innocent lives and left many others […]
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Ogbomoso Cradles Festival: Channel your energy towards infrastructural development instead, group tells organisers
The organisers of the Ogbomoso Cradles Festival which gets underway today , has been called upon to redirect the energy being put into the organising the festival to things that will be of much more immense benefit to the people of the town.The call was made by some concerned indigenes of the town, under the […]
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Bola Tinubu committed to tackling unemployment — Minister
The Minister of Labour, Employment and Productivity, Muhammed Dingyadi, has outlined the Ministry’s policy direction, with a special focus on employment creation and industrial peace and harmony Stressing that the Ministry’s role is not to offer jobs but to create policies and programmes that facilitate job creation in both the public and private sectors. The […]
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NAFDAC Shuts Down Eziukwu Market in Abia over Fake and expired products worth N5 Billion.
NAFDAC has shut down 150 shops at Eziukwu Market, Aba, Abia State, during a two-day operation on December 16 and 17, 2024. The team uncovered large-scale production and distribution of fake and expired goods, including beverages, carbonated drinks, wines, spirits, vegetable oils, and revalidated food items such as noodles, powdered milk, and yoghurt. The destroyed […]
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Stakeholders express concern over hitch-free Ogbomoso cradle carnival
Critical stakeholders in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have expressed concerns over a hitch-free maiden Ogbomoso cradle carnival scheduled to hold later this month. Recall that the Ministry of Tourism, Art, Culture and Creative Economy, had in a letter dated October 9, 2024, approved of the carnival of which sons and daughters of the town at home […]
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Spotting Fake Friends: How to Identify and Protect Yourself from Insincere Relationships
Friendship is a cornerstone of human relationships, providing support, love, and companionship. However, not all friendships are genuine. In a world where appearances can be deceiving, identifying fake friends is crucial to maintaining emotional well-being and protecting your inner peace. They Are Only Around When They Need SomethingA fake friend often appears during times of […]
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Senator Alli begins cash empowerment for women in Oyo South
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has commenced a cash grant initiative aimed at alleviating poverty and improving the economic status of women in his constituency, starting with hundreds of beneficiaries in Ibadan North Local Government. The program, announced in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, will be extended to other […]
Read MoreReligious crisis, insecurity needless litigations militating against growth of Ogbomoso–Group
Some concerned indigenes of Ogbomoso, under the aegis of Ogbomoso Diaspora Development Forum, have expressed concerns over what they described as factors responsible for the lack of development of infrastructure in the ancient town. The group, in a statement jointly signed by its President and Secretary, Chief Olusegun Olawale and Reverend Remilekun Adeola, and made […]
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Harmattan: Effective Remedies for Healthy Skin
As Harmattan season sweeps across Ibadan and other parts of Nigeria, the dry and dusty winds have brought with them a common skin concern: dryness. The lack of moisture in the air during this period often leaves the skin feeling rough, itchy, and flaky, prompting many to seek effective solutions to keep their skin hydrated […]
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Friends recreate photo they took 52 years ago
Four friends have managed to beautifully recreate a photo they took while on vacation 52 years ago. In the summer of 1972, the friends, who were teenagers at the time, left the industrial West Riding of Yorkshire for the English Riviera on their first holiday without parents. While on vacation, they took a photo in Torquay. Fifty-two […]
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NAFDAC seizes N300 million worth of fake medicines in Lagos raid
The Investigation & Enforcement team of the National Drug has uncovered a trove of counterfeit medicines during a raid at Tyre Village, Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State. The operation led to the seizure of fake pharmaceuticals, including Amoxicillin 500mg, Ampiclox capsules 500mg, and packaging materials for Augmentin capsules 625mg. The facility has been placed on […]
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Traditionalists champion environmental sanitation in Oyo
Traditionalists task Oyo residents in environmental sanitation, protection Why we partner Oyo govt, others to campaign against environmental pollution-Traditionalists A coalition of Isese groups led by Ose Meji Foundation, in collaboration with the Oyo State Ministry of Environment, embarked on a cleansing of the polluted Osuntoki River in Olorunkemi community, Oluyole Local Government. Traditionalists explaned […]
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Senator Alli celebrates APC State Secretary, Olanite on birthday
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended his heartfelt birthday wishes to the State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Alhaji Tajudeen Olanite. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described the […]
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Tax invaders risk jail term, seizure of assets, Oyo govt warns residents
By Temidayo Aboderin The Oyo State Government warned business owners domiciled in the state and residents against invading taxes, just as it says government might use legal action against such an individual. The government said it’s time to clear all backlogs of taxes payments and ensure residents of the state fulfil their civic responsibilities and […]
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Appeal Court sacks MC Oluomo as NURTW President.
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has declared Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa as the legally recognised President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The Court also okayed the judgement of the National Industrial Court delivered on March 11, 2024, in respect of Suit No. NICN/ABJ/263/2023, which declared Baruwa as NURTW president. At […]
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