Ahead of the 2024 World Sango Festival in Oyo State, the Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in the state, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, on Tuesday inaugurated a ten-man organising committee.In his opening remarks, the commissioner acknowledged the contributions of two key individuals: Mr. Emmanuel Odekanyin, who represented the United Nations… Continue reading
The Chairman, Kebbi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Comrade Hamza Galadima Zuru, is dead. This was contained in a statement issued by Secretary, zone A, Abduralzak Bello Kaura. According to the statement, Zuru died at the Federal Medical Center, (FMC) Birnin Kebbi after battling a prolonged… Continue reading
The Oyo State House of Assembly has commended the leadership and members of the Organised Labour in the State for the spirit of Patriotism and Oneness adopted in resolving trade disputes in the interest of State development. The commendation followed the commemoration of the year 2024 May Day celebration observed… Continue reading
The Body of an unidentified woman was reportedly found dumped at FHA junction, along Lugbe Airport Road in Abuja. An Abuja resident, Samuel Peter, posted the photo on social media at the weekend and wrote: Beware of Yahoo and Ritualist, She was used and dumped at FHA junction Lugbe airport… Continue reading
The Bola Tinubu-led federal government has approved a salary increase of between 25% and 35% for civil servants on the remaining six Consolidated Salary Structures. The salary structure is the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), Consolidated Police Salary Structure (CONPOSS), Consolidated… Continue reading
The Alalubosa residence of the Olubadan Designate HRM Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin has been a beehive of activities with individuals and groups paying homage to the recently nominated 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. Amongst the individuals who have recently visited the Olubadan -designate include Chief Bode Amao and Chief Bayo Oyero… Continue reading
The federal government has declared Wednesday, 1st of May 2024, as a public holiday. The public holiday is to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day. The federal government made the announcement on Tuesday in a press statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Aishetu Ndayako. According to the statement,… Continue reading
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated a former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Chief Michael Koleoso, on the occasion of his 86th birthday.The governor described Chief Koleoso as a patriotic elder statesman, who has made immeasurable contributions to the development of Oyo State.He prayed to God to grant… Continue reading
The Oyo State Government has commenced regularization of title documents for several communities within the Oluyole Local Government area, and also granting them status of State Government Tenants. During a recent meeting with residents from Orisunbare, Ojo Ekun, Odo – Ona Kekere, Aboke, Alawo,Ajao, Asaka communities etc. the Commissioner for… Continue reading
Oyo State Government has been commended for its efforts in the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS in the State, leading to the drop in the prevalence of the disease in the State. The Director-General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Dr. Temitope Ilori stated this during a familiarization… Continue reading
Funmi Aragbaiye, Bola Are, Bayo Owoseni, Others Pay Last Respect as Toun Soetan Is Laid to Rest in Ibadan
Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin Denies Bribery Allegations, Reaffirms Loyalty to Makinde