A former Kwara State Deputy Governor, Peter Kisira has died at the age of 74 Kisira whose death was confirmed by the state government in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday. He served as the deputy to… Continue reading
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly attacked a Celestial Church in Ogun State, abducting two worshippers identified as Oladapo Seyifunmi and Oluboboye Abiola. The incident occurred at the church located near Oriyarin village, Mowe, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State on Thursday. According to the… Continue reading
The Nigerian economy recorded $1.5 billion inflow within a week after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 200 basis points to 24.75 percent on Tuesday. The Bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications Department, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali said in Abuja, yesterday, that… Continue reading
The Commandant, Oyo State National Security and Civil Defense Corps, (NSCDC), Augustine Padonu has announced the deployment of 2,500 personnel across the state to provide security for the people during the Easter celebration. Padonu said the development was a proactive measure to ensure the safety and security of citizens during… Continue reading
The Oyo State Government has reiterated that the ban on collection of illegal levies in public schools was still in force, warning that it would deal with anyone contravening the ban. This is coming on the heels of reports that some errant teachers, compelled pupils to pay for the ongoing… Continue reading
Following its pledges to subsidize 50% farm land cutting to enhance food security, Oyo State Government has begun training of its agricultural Extension Officers and Directors of Agriculture across local government on farmers booking applications. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi, Olaleye while declaring open the… Continue reading
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, Dr. Abdulahi Ganduje, has sworn in a six-man committee comprising six governors to coordinate the party affairs in their various geo-political zones. The six governors were officially inaugurated by Ganduje at the APC national headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. They are Hope Uzodimma… Continue reading
The naira yesterday appreciated to N1,350 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,430 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the naira yesterday appreciated to N1,382.95 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,382.95 per dollar… Continue reading
The Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora (OYSCATECH) on Friday, March 22, 2024 held the 2nd Combined Convocation and 17th Founder’s Day Ceremonies for 2016 – 2023 set of graduands of the institution for the awards of National and Higher National Diploma and conferment of Fellowship awards at… Continue reading
Muslims in Nigeria have been tasked to be steadfast and put their trust in Allah amid the rising cost of living (inflation) and economic hardship being experienced in the country. An Ibadan based Islamic scholar who is the Chief Missioner, Forum for Comparative Sermons (Focus), Dr. Dawood Amao Alaga gave… Continue reading
US military designs plan for intervention in Nigeria – light, medium or heavy
Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin Charges Real Estate Investors to Tap into Expanding Infrastructure in Oyo