Two herders and over one hundred cows have been reportedly killed in what appeared to be a reprisal attack in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. A community leader in Kwal district where the attack occurred, Ezekiel Bini, said in Jos on Saturday that before the incident happened on… Continue reading
The Executive Assistant to Oyo State Governor on Security, CP Sunday Odukoya (Rtd) has described the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration as a model with an impeccable template to achieve a modern Oyo State. CP Odukoya made the submission while receiving an Award of Excellence from the management of Oodua News… Continue reading
By WALE ADEWUMI In the early days of the Internet, skepticism and fear clouded the minds of many governments and organizations, who saw it as a tool that could plunge the world into darkness. However, the progressive embrace of the Internet led to unprecedented advancements and the forward movement of… Continue reading
The inaugural flight of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj exercise will leave the country for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, May15, with pilgrims from Kebbi State booked for the first flight. The Chairman, National Hajj Commission (NAHCON), Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, announced this on Thursday at the ongoing 1st National… Continue reading
Investigators of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 arrested sixty-four suspected internet fraudsters in Osun State. According to a release by Dele Oyewale, Head, Media and Publicity of the commission, the suspected cybercriminals were arrested in Ede, Osun State… Continue reading
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has hailed the leader of the pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, for providing leadership to the Yoruba nation over the years.Makinde, who felicitated Pa Fasoranti on the occasion of his 98th birthday, maintained that the nonagenarian has contributed immensely to the growth and… Continue reading
The Newly Elected Local Government Chairmen and Vice Chairmen in Oyo State have been charged to justify the confidence reposed in them by the people through good governance. The Chairman, Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, SAN, gave the charge on Friday, while presenting the certificates… Continue reading
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a high-ranking Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant, Christopher Oluchukwu, for defrauding innocent individuals seeking employment for their children. This landmark conviction serves as a warning to corrupt officials who exploit vulnerable citizens… Continue reading
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said his administration has successfully created strong institutions that will stand the test of time and make the state thrive across different sectors. The governor noted that states do not need strong governors or administrators but strong institutions that can make them do well and… Continue reading
Senate on Thursday, May 9, approved the death penalty for those convicted on the charge of drug trafficking in the country. The punishment prescribed in the extant NDLEA Act is a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration of a report of the Committees… Continue reading
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