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Be Hard Working and Dedicated to Duties – Oyo HOS Charges Civil Servants
The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni has admonished Civil Servants across the State to put more efforts in the discharge of their duties at their various Ministries Departments and Agencies in line with the Sustainable Development Agenda of the present administration in the State. She stated this during a Yoruba one-on-one […]
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When dry bones rise: Story of Baba Pensioner in my neighbourhoodBy Moses Alao
About two weeks ago, I sat in a group of about six to seven people and an aged citizen approached us to beg for financial support. One or two members of the group reached out and afterwards, a discussion ensued on what could be responsible for a senior citizen to take to begging.He failed to […]
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Benue declares Wednesday work-free day for Tinubu’s visit
The declaration was announced in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Deborah Aber, on Tuesday in Makurdi, the state capital. “This is in honour of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who is scheduled for a one-day visit to the […]
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“It’s a blessing for a woman to carry her baby in her womb. That’s how God wants it” – Woli Arole
Nigerian comedian and actor Woli Arole has knocked woke women who choose surrogacy despite being healthy to carry their babies full term. In an Instagram post, he enlightened them that it is a blessing for a woman to carry her baby in her womb. He noted how God made it that way. Admonishing women not […]
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“My pride” – May Edochie celebrates daughter, Danielle, as she bags 3 awards
May Edochie celebrates daughter as she gets 3 awards May Edochie, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, is celebrating their daughter, Danielle, as she bags 3 awards. It was reported on Sunday in news that the former couple’s first child had graduated from University. May shared a stunning photoshoot of her mini-me, expressing […]
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: UN Envoy, Amb. Jonathan Ojadah Appointed as Special Advisor to Ivorian Presidential Candidate
In a significant diplomatic development, United Nations Special Envoy, His Excellency, Amb. Dr. Marshall Jonathan Ojadah, has been appointed as Special Representative, Counsellor, and Advisor to Ivorian presidential candidate, H.E. Ousman Camara, ahead of the country’s upcoming general elections. The appointment, announced on Tuesday, underscores Ambassador Ojadah’s growing influence in international diplomacy and his longstanding […]
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Oyo Govt’ll end illegal mining, activities degrading environment- OSMDA DG.Calms Igbeti resident on rock weathering incident
Director-General of the Oyo State Solid Mineral Development Agency, Mr Abiodun Oni, has warned that the state government will continue to be stern against illegal miners and individuals putting the lives of residents at risk through different activities that can degrade the environment.Oni stated this recently when the agency inspected the Ibadan Circular Road, where […]
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An Employer as a father- My 11-year sojourn in Vanguard By Kehinde Olaosebikan
My father, the late Alhaji Yisau Bello Olaosebikan was shocked when I informed him of my travelling to Lagos from my home town Ibadan, the second day after I returned from Minna, Niger State where I just completed service in the National Youth Service Corps NYSC. After being away for almost a year for the […]
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World Bank Lifts Ban On Nuclear Energy Financing
The decision comes as electricity demand in developing countries is set to more than double by 2035, the World Bank said. The World Bank is re-entering the nuclear energy space “for the first time in decades,” its President Ajay Banga said Wednesday, as it works towards meeting growing electricity demand in developing countries. Banga said […]
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Tinubu mandates MDAs to pay for Abuja conference centre
President Bola Tinubu reopened the newly renovated Abuja International Conference Centre on Tuesday, directing all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to pay for its use to ensure sustainable upkeep. During the event, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike announced that the Centre, originally opened in 1991, has been renamed the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre. […]
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Family, lawyer urge EFCC to release CBEX promoter
The family and lawyer of one of the alleged promoters of the CBEX investment scheme, Adefowora Abiodun, have urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to release him unconditionally, stating that he voluntarily surrendered to the EFCC in April, following a ruling by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. A family […]
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God told me if I leave RCCG, my firstborn will die — Pastor Adeboye
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed that God warned him that his firstborn would die if he leaves the RCCG. Adeboye disclosed this during the June edition of the Holy Ghost Service, themed “Destined for Greatness (Part 2),” on the midnight of Saturday, June 7, at […]
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I am proud of you, Oyo HOS Hails Civil Servants – Celebrates Eid el Kabir
The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni on Friday hailed the State workforce for working very hard to ensure that the present administration in the State succeeded in all ramifications. In a statement issued and signed by her Media Officer, Mr Abiodun Atilola. The Head of Service said the Government of the […]
Read MoreNiger flood: Shettima announces N2bn for rebuilding destroyed homes
The Federal Government has approved N2 billion for the rebuilding of houses destroyed by the recent flooding, which ravaged communities in the Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The Vice President, Kassim Shettima, made this known on Wednesday when he paid a condolence visit to the communities to commiserate with the state government and […]
Read MoreOyo seals off collapsed building under construction
The Oyo State Government has sealed off a collapsed building under construction belonging to a popular restaurant located in Dugbe area of Ibadan. Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, who spoke with newsmen after an on-the-spot assessment of the collapsed building, said the action was to ensure safety of lives and […]
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Peter Obi Donates N20 Million to Niger Flood Victims, Pledges Personal Visits to Bereaved Families
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has extended a gesture of compassion to victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, donating the sum of N20 million to support affected families. Obi made the donation on Monday during a visit to the state, where he […]
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Shun political science, history, others in universities, Pastor Odumeje advises poor Nigerians
Well Known Anambra-based cleric Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has advised prospective university students to avoid studying political science, history, microbiology, library information science and sociology. Odumeje disclosed this in a viral video on X on Monday. The cleric, known for his dramatic preaching style, described the courses as useless, especially if the […]
Read MoreFIRS Boss Commends Makinde for 145.5% Surge in Oyo’s Internally Generated Revenue
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has hailed Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for significantly boosting the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) since the beginning of his administration in 2019, describing his efforts as transformational. Speaking on Monday at the opening session of the 157th Meeting of […]
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Jehovah’s Witnesses begin 2025 Regional Conventions June 6 in Ibadan
A large gathering of delegates from Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Kwara states ,numbering over 40,000 members of Jehovah’s Witnesses are converging on the ancient city of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital for the 2025 annual convention of the global organisation. The 2025 convention, which will be held simultaneously across major cities in the world will […]
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Christ didn’t die for us to become rich” – Woli Arole tells Christians
Woli Arole cautions ladies over ritual killingsNollywood actor turned preacher Woli Arole has sent a message to Christians. In an Instagram post, he revealed that mammon is already creaking into churches. According to him, talk of money and worship of money have taken over today’s churches. The preacher noted how Christ didn’t come to die […]
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