Governor Seyi Makinde
10 Dec
The Federal Government has warned against sharp practices in cocoa production, saying it will lead to losses and rejection in the international market. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, gave the warning while speaking at the 60th anniversary of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria [CRIN] in Ibadan, the Oyo State…
21 Nov
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the total rehabilitation of the Ido-Eruwa 48-kilometer road.
12 Sep
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, reiterated his administration's commitment to encouraging quality nursing education i
26 Jul
July 5, 2024 was a historic day in the political and cultural annals of Aáwé town. That day was the memorable culmination of more than
11 Jun
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday, assured the indigenes of Oyo Town that he does not have any anointed candidate to fill the v
11 Jun
The quest to restore the ‘lost glory’ of the South-West, through the establishment of the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN)
11 Jun
The National Association of Nursing and Midwifery Council (NANMC), Oyo State Chapter, has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to urgently
30 May
The Country Director of the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in Nigeria, Cristian Munduate, yesterday,
30 May
The local government elections held simultaneously in Oyo and Gombe states on Saturday, April 27, 2024, have again brought to the front
24 May
The Trade Union Congress (TUC), yesterday, berated the Federal Government on the way it is handling the economy and welfare of Nigerians,
30 Apr
In December 2023, the Minister of Mines and Mineral Development, Mr Dele Alake, while appearing before the House of Representatives, to defend the ministry’s 2024 budget alleged that some “powerful Nigerians” were behind illegal mining in the country.
21 Apr
An Oyo High Court sitting in Awe, Afijio Local Council of Oyo State, has struck out a case filed by kingmakers in Oyo (Oyo Mesi) against Governor Seyi Makinde, the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General and the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters on the vacant stool of Alaafin of Oyo over administrative defect.
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Founder of Grace Social Media Agency, Samuel Ijaola Oladayo has said many content creators fail to fully monetise their craft due to policy violations, reliance on comedy, or inappropriate content. Ijaola, who has worked with creators like Mark Angel, Emmanuella, and Zfancy, shared insights into the challenges of social media monetisation and how creators can…
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Wolverhampton Wanderers have appointed Vitor Pereira as their new head coach, the Premier League strugglers announced Thursday. The 56-year-old, who has won league titles in Portugal, Greece and China, has left Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab to join Wolves on an 18-month contract after the Midlands side, battling to avoid relegation, sacked Gary O'Neil.…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been called upon to reverse the decision to approve the divestment of international oil companies (IOCs) allegedly to the Renaissance Consortium. Representatives of Nigerian society organisations, community leaders and concerned citizens, in a petition to the National Assembly, maintained that the measure constitutes a threat not only to the people…
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The Oyo State Police Command on Thursday disclosed that eight persons have been arrested in connection with the Christmas funfair stampede that occurred in Ibadan on Wednesday. Those arrested included Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, 31, the primary sponsor of the event, along with Fasasi Abdulahi, the Principal of Islamic High School; Genesis Christopher; Tanimowo Moruf; Anisolaja…
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Iconic shipbuilder Harland and Wolff, famed for constructing the doomed Titanic, has struck a deal for its shipyards to be bought by Spanish peer Navantia, the UK government announced Thursday. The proposed deal maintains Navantia UK's contract to build three Royal Navy ships used to deliver supplies to British aircraft carriers. It will also secure…
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With a volatile global oil market in 2024 tied to geopolitical tensions and other local challenges such as oil theft and pipeline vandalism amid the pressure to up oil production levels, the NNPC Ltd. under the leadership of Mallam Mele Kyari has effectively navigated the challenges with many milestone achievements to show. The state-owned oil…
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A Paris court on Thursday sentenced a brother of France midfielder Paul Pogba to a three-year prison term, with two years suspended, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion case. Mathias Pogba will be able to serve his one-year sentence with an electronic bracelet rather than behind bars. The court also fined Paul Pogba's brother…
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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has urged friends, associates and the general public not to organise any birthday party or newspaper advertisement in commemoration of his 57th birthday billed for December 21, 2024. Oyebanji, through his spokesperson Yinka Oyebode, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The governor said instead of advertisement placements, gifts or…
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The Police Command in Lagos has refuted claims that its officer assaulted officials of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the Lekki area of the state. The command spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, denied the allegation in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. He said, “The command wishes to debunk claims making the rounds that Monalisa…