By Samson Oladejo An educationist and Professor of Chemistry, Prof. Olusegun Odunola has decried marginalisation of private Universities in Nigeria by government, saying it is insensitive and unfair the way government treated private Universities compare to their counterpart in public sector. He stated that considering the contributions of these… Continue reading
The Chairperson of Oyo state Netball Association, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde has told numerous corporate sponsors in the country to emulate SAO Petroleum in the provision of sponsorship for sports development in Nigeria. Speaking at the unveiling and exhibition of Netball in Oyo state and Nigeria held at the indoor sports… Continue reading
President Bola Tinubu on has sacked the heads of some government agencies under the Ministry of Information. The Special Adviser to the President on Media Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced this in a statement. Those newly-appointed are: (1) National Orientation Agency (NOA) — Director-General/CEO — Mr. Lanre Issa-Onilu (2) Nigerian Television… Continue reading
The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has granted approval for the posting of dedicated Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) to some Commands and Formations within the Nigeria Police Force. A statement by Force headquarters said, “These appointments are instrumental in enhancing communication, transparency, and community engagement… Continue reading
The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, sealed two private hospitals in Oyo town, over quackery and other illegalities. The hospitals sealed by the State Hospital Monitoring Task Force were Wise and Pearl Hospital Limited, Akeetan-Tuntun and Living Stone Clinic and Maternity, Idi – Ose, Alaafin High School, Oyo. The Coordinator… Continue reading
By Richard Thomas The Oyo State House of Assembly on Wednesday condemned Sunday’s attack on the people of Iwere-Ile in Iwajowa Local Government area of Oyo State by suspected Fulani herders which left not less than seven people dead. This is just as the House called on the Oyo State… Continue reading
By Richard Thomas; Ibadan The Aare Musulumi of Adamasingba and Environs in Ibadan the Oyo State Capital, Dr. Raymond Adeyinka Adewale has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba (Dr) Lekan Balogun Alli Okunmade II on the occasion of his 81st birthday, saying the monarch is a model and epitome… Continue reading
The Senate has announced the appointment of Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru (APC, Kwara South) as its new Deputy Leader of the Senate. It equally announced the appointment of Senator Nwebonyi Onyeka as its new Deputy Chief Whip. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the new appointments during Wednesday’s plenary. Before his… Continue reading
…48m Nigerians Practice Open Defecation- NBS The Oyo State Government on Wednesday said it was set to punish individuals who defecate in the open and indiscriminately dump refuse. It said this is part of efforts to help reduce significantly or completely eradicate cases of open defecation in the state. The… Continue reading
By Richard Thomas: Ibadan The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has described popular Ibadan based billionaire, Engr. Dotun Sanusi as a priceless blessing to humanity in the state and the entire nation and beyond. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin in his congratulatory message to the business mogul on his… Continue reading
Guardian reporter, Rotimi Agboluaje, emerges NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel Secretary