Author: Bode Akinbode
Yakassai leads Bola Ige Centre, Ola Oni Center, Beko Ransome Kuti Centre, Other NGOs,CSOs to Bisi Akande Foundation inauguration by Tinubu
Tuesday, 16th January, 2024, was a day of joy for the Celebrant, Chief Bisi Akande, former Governor of Osun State and former Interim National Chairman of All Progressives’ Congress (APC) as his 85th Birthday Anniversary witnessed the unveiling of Adebisi Akande Foundation led by two erudite Professors, Olu Aina and… Continue reading
Ibadan Explosion:Oyo govt.sets up Emergency Situation Room
The Oyo State Government has set up an Emergency Situation Room for the Bodija Incident led by Professor Temitope Alonge, to coordinate the ongoing response to the incident. Search and rescue efforts at the site of the incident continued overnight. Updates from the Emergency Situation Room will be publicised through… Continue reading
Update:Bodija Explosion: more bodies recovered from rubbles, residents recount loses, as rescue operations continue .
More bodies have been recoverd on Wednesday morning from the rubble of some of the buildings affected following the explosion that rocked Old Bodija area of Ibadan on Tuesday night. One of the victims , a 25 year old boy identified as Bolaji was however brought out dead with his… Continue reading
Fear grip residents as bomb explosion rocks Old Bodija, Ibadan ,over 20 houses destroyed, many dead, several injured
A bomb explosion around Old Bodija , off Adeyi area of Ibadan has left several houses destroyed leaving unspecified number of persons dead and many injured. The cause of the incident which occurred about few minutes to 8pm on Tuesday is yet to be ascertained as at press time but… Continue reading
Fiscal federalism, restructuring important for good governance- Makinde
…urges politicians to emulate good legacies . Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that there is a strong link between the trio of fiscal federalism, restructuring and state police and running a government that places the people’s interest first. The governor stated that it has become imperative for… Continue reading
Akande, a principled leader, core democrat- Tinubu … eulogizes former Osun governor at 85
President Bola Tinubu has described former Governor of Osun state, as a principled leader and core democrat He stated this on Tuesday during the 85th birthday and launch of Adebisi Akande Foundation organised for the former gover held at the International Conference Centre, Ibadan. President Tinubu who was represented by… Continue reading
45-yrs pension arrears: retired soldiers threaten to block federal roads over non payment
Retired personnel of the Nigerian Army have threatened to block all federal roads nationwide over non- payment of 45 years pension arrears to it’s members The retired soldiers mainly comprising over 700 ex- service men from all the zones of the country except the South East who served for between… Continue reading
We’ll take advantage of new electricity law to improve power supply in Oyo – Makinde…as Power Minister visits, assures on electricity improvement
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said that his administration has begun to take advantage of the Electricity Act 2023 to transform the power supply situation in the state.He described the new law as a game changer in the electricity sector, stating that the state will soon key into it, as… Continue reading
Power: Communities ‘ll no longer provide fund for power infrastructure – Adelabu
…says DISCOs should be held responsible …frowns at estimated billing …i did not promise Nigerians magic in power sector- Minister The Minister for Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Monday said his Ministry is set to put an end to contributions by communities to raise funds to buy transformers, electricity poles or… Continue reading
