Council of Yoruba Elders raise the alarm over resurgence of killings,abductions by bandits  in south west,  seeks FG’s intervention 

Bode Akinbode, Ibadan Worried by recent resurgence of Fulani herdsmen attacks on on farmers,  abductions  for ransom by bandits and the indiscriminate killings  in the south- west region of the country, a Yoruba socio-cultural group, the Council of Yoruba Elders (CYE)  on has Wednesday  called for urgent intervention of President… Continue reading

Oni calls for stakeholders’ cooperation to end illegal mining activities

The Director-General, Oyo State Mineral Development Agency, Mr Abiodun Oni, has called for the cooperation of stakeholders in the mineral resources sector of the state to curb illegal operations and other irregularities.Oni made the call during a stakeholders’ meeting and sensitisation programme on solid mineral resources, held in Saki, in… Continue reading

NES President laments impacts of vandalism, oil theft on nation’s economy

By Our Reporter The President, Nigerian Economic Society {NES} and expert in Petroleum Economics, Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, yesterday, raised the alarm that low investments in the nation’s energy sector portends great danger for the economy of the country in the future. The professor of Petroleum Economics at the University of… Continue reading

Oyo govt. begins sensitisation on lassa fever, diphtheria, other diseases

.Says we’ll fix more PHCs The Oyo State Government has kickstarted a sensitization campaign against five priority diseases namely; Lassa Fever, COVID-19, Diphtheria, Cholera and Anthrax.The state government flagged off the community sensitisation programme, which is to take place in various communities across the state, in Okeho, headquarters of Kajola… Continue reading

Gaming & Lottery: Oyo govt assures of responsible, responsive environment

The Oyo State Government indicated its readiness to continue to build a sustainable and responsible gaming environment for residents and stakeholders in the state.Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, stated at the weekend, noting that the government will continue to explore the opportunities of stakeholders capacity building and… Continue reading