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Oyo NACJ Felicitates Newly Elected NAWOJ Treasurer, Mosunmola Akinola, Other Excos
The Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ) Oyo state chapter, has felicitated Mosunmola Akinloa over her electoral victory and official inauguration as the new Treasurer of Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Oyo state chapter. The Oyo state chairman of NACJ, Comrade Olalekan Shobowale, made this known in a congratulatory message made available to the […]
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Pope Francis Apologizes Over Gay Slur
The reports made headlines around the world and drew dismay from both LGTBQ groups and practising Catholics. Pope Francis issued an extraordinary apology on Tuesday over his reported use of a gay slur in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops last week. “The pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms and […]
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Children’s Day:“I am not happy – Toyin Abraham breaks down speaks on bothering issues
Nollywood star office actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi has broken down in tears as she speaks on bothering issues. Toyin Abraham shared a photo of herself in tears while she laments the urgent need for better parenting. She spoke about the recent dramas that found their ways to the internet involving children assaulting and […]
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Children’s Day: Remi Tinubu To Reintroduce Young Farmers Club In Schools
She said young farmers club will soon be launched in state-owned primary and secondary schools across the country. The First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has promised to reintroduce young farmers club in schools across the country. She made the announcement at an event she organised to commemorate the 2024 Children’s Day celebration held at the banquet […]
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Children’s Day: Omolola Alamu, new Oyo NAWOJ Chairperson pledges to prioritize children, women issues
Omolola Alamu, the newly elected Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Oyo State chapter, has felicitates with children on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day celebration, held on May 27. In a statement, Omolola Alamu praised the resilience and creativity of children, describing them as the future leaders and change-makers of […]
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Oyo Championing Traditional Medicine as NAHME is Inaugurated
Oyo State made a significant stride towards promoting and regulating traditional medicine with the inauguration of the National Association of Herbal Medicine Employers (NAHME), Oyo State chapter. The event, presided over by the state NLC Chairman, Com Kayode Martins, emphasised the benefits of local herbs over western medicines. Martins assured that drinking locally prepared herbs […]
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Pa Banjo’s death, huge loss to Nigeria, academic community- Senator Alli
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed sorrow over the passing of Prof. Ayo Banjo, an Emeritus Professor of English Language and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI). This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. The […]
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Court Will Decide Nnamdi Kanu’s Fate – AGF
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, says the offence of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is a difficult one and can only be resolved by a competent court of law. He added that since the matter was already in court, it should […]
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Global Applause as Jonathan Ojadah Bags US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award
H.E. Amb. Dr. Jonathan Ojadah, UNIPGC Global President & IRDCUN-EU Permanent Rep. to the United Nations has made the list of 2024 US President’s Lifetime Achievement award. The honour is reserved for those who contribute more than 4,000 hours of service in their lifetime. Along with the ultimate honour of presidential recognition, recipients usually receive […]
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Nnamdi Kanu Files Preliminary Objection Over Alleged Treasonable Felony
Justice Nyako had on Monday, dismissed the request by Kanu for the restoration of his revoked bail. Lawyers to the detained leader of the indigenous people of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, have filed a Preliminary Objection at the Federal High Court Abuja, asking the trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako, to decline jurisdiction to proceed with the […]
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CBN Raises Interest Rate To 26.25%
The monetary policy committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the monetary policy rate (MPR), which benchmarks interest rates, from 24.75 percent to 26.25 percent. This comes after Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 33.69 percent amid the surge in food prices. Olayemi Cardoso, CBN’s governor, announced the monetary policy rate adjustment at […]
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Afonja’s Death: I’ve lost a mentor, respected Nigerian- Senator Alli
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has mourned the death of his mentor, Prince Sulaiman Ajibola Afonja, a former Secretary (Minister) of Labour and Productivity, who died on Sunday night at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Monday. Alli in […]
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Lagos Govt Announces De@th Of Deputy Chief Of Staff Soyannwo
The late Gboyega Soyannwo is survived by a wife and two children. The Lagos State Government has announced the passing of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Mr Gboyega Soyannwo. According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, Soyannwo died on Wednesday at the age […]
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Prince Harry plays volleyball with veterans in Abuja
On a three-day visit to Nigeria to promote his Invictus Games, Prince Harry on Saturday played a seated volleyball match with army veterans, most wounded in battle against the country’s Islamist insurgency. The Duke of Sussex arrived with his wife Meghan on Friday in the capital Abuja where they visited a school for an event […]
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This is too much punishment for Nigerians – Seyi Law rejects CBN’s new cybersecurity tax
Nigeria comedian, Seyi Law and an ardent supporter of President Bola Tinubu, has challenged the new cybersecurity levy directive issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Recall that CBN had issued a new directive to all financial institutions, including commercial, merchant, non-interest banks, payment service banks, and mobile money operators, mandating the implementation of […]
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SAED:Time is coming that certificate will no longer be useful but skills acquired -Sen. Adaramodu
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Youth and Community Engagement, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu, (APC Ekiti South), said that the recently passed National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) Trust Fund Bill would provide jobs for graduates. Adaramodu disclosed this when he led a delegation of the committee on official visit to Oyo State NYSC Orientation Camp at Iseyin […]
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Senator Alli celebrates Arole Iba Oluyole at 80.
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended heartfelt felicitations to the Aare Egbe Omo Balogun of Ibadanland and Baba Isale Musulumi of Ibadanland, Chief Nureni Akanbi, as he celebrates remarkable 80th birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Friday in […]
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Bishop Oyedepo issues warning to Yahoo Boys
Founder of Living Faith Church well known as Winners Chapel, has issued a warning to Yahoo boys. The popular clergyman, during a sermon on Sunday, April 28th, said that internet fraudsters, who are famously known as Yahoo boys, are living in a very fast lane which would end in bitterness and destruction. He stated that […]
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Unicorn Respite and Rehabilitation Center Launches ‘Liberating the Needy’ Program to Immortalize Late Olubadan
In memory of the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun, Alli-Okunmade II, who championed women’s empowerment, the Unicorn Respite and Rehabilitation Center held its maiden edition of the ‘Liberating the Needy’ program on May 1, 2024. The event took place at the Community School adjacent to the late Oba’s Palace and was attended […]
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