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How Bodija Got Its Name
Bodija, one of Ibadan’s most popular neighborhoods, derives its name from historical events linked to agriculture and land use. The area was originally a vast farmland where cattle rearing and food production thrived. In the 1950s, the government established the Bodija Market to decongest the older markets in Ibadan. The name “Bodija” is believed to […]
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Ibadan Stampede: Court Adjourns Trial Of Three Accused Till March 24
The case, which was scheduled for mention on Monday, was adjourned until March 24, 2025, by the Chief Magistrate. The quest by the Oyo state government to get justice for the 35 minors who lost their lives in last December’s unfortunate stampede in Ibadan continues as the three accused persons – estranged wife of the […]
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Oyo State Government Extends Warm Welcome to NYSC Corps Members”
Oyo State has officially welcomed the 2024 Batch C Stream 2 Corps Members deployed to the state. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Iseyin, and was attended by dignitaries including the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Miss Wasilat Adegoke, who represented the State Governor. The Corps Members where congratulated […]
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Oyo Govt distributes N20m grants to victims of market fire outbreaks
The Oyo State Government has declared that it will continue to support residents of the state to rise above poverty and move into prosperity by catering to their welfare and empowering them to be self-sufficient. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, gave this indication at the weekend, when her Ministry kick-started […]
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I Can’t Allow My Children Join Nigerian Army
Col Nasiru Salami, who is now the Secretary of the Nigerian Legion, Lagos Chapter, said he was on the battlefield for 11 months. A military veteran, Col Nasiru Salami (retd), has lamented what he described as the poor treatment of retirees of the Nigerian Army by military authorities. The 76-year-old civil war veteran was a […]
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Nigerian president mourns ex-Speaker Bankole’s mother
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the death of Alhaja Monsurat Bankole, mother of a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Oladimeji Bankole. The Iya Adinni of Egbaland passed away on Thursday at the age of 78 after a brief illness. In a statement issued by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, […]
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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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