Kingmakers seek Oluwo’s dethronement
KINGMAKERS in Iwo land have petitioned Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, seeking his assistance to remove Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi. The letter titled: ‘Petition for removal of Oba … Read More
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ZLP youth leader felicitates Ladoja at 76th
The Youth leader of Zenith Labour Party in Oyo State, Prince John Oyetunji Aremu has congratulated Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja on his birthday anniversary. In a statement made available to … Read More
Ogbomoso group to donate equipment to LAUTECH, BOWEN
The Ogbomoso Community Foundation (OCF), comprising socio-cultural groups in Ogbomosoland and diaspora, will today donate Oxygen concentrator machines to three major health institutions in Ogbomoso. A statement by the leader … Read More
No fewer than 971,677 killed globally since pandemic outbreak, says report
THE novel coronavirus has killed no fewer than 971,677 people since the outbreak emerged in China late last year, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at … Read More
Makinde inaugurate 5-man committee to audit caretaker chairmen
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated 5-man committee to audit the local Government Caretaker Chairmen in the state. Mouthpiece NGR reports that the committee were inaugurated this evening, … Read More
Labour set to begin strike over petrol price, electricity tariffs
Labour on Tuesday set Monday for “unprecedented mass action” and “total strike” to get the government to reverse the hike in petrol pump price and the increased electricity tariffs. The … Read More
BREAKING: Anxiety as NCP calls for Edo election cancellation
There is high tension in Edo as Peters Osawaru Omoragbon, candidate of the National Conscience Party (NCP) at the just concluded election, called for the annulment of the governorship poll. … Read More
CBN disburses N3.5trn Covid-19 intervention cash
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had disbursed N3.5 trillion to different sectors of the economy to cushion the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. It will also contribute N1.8 trillion … Read More
NUC to Varsities: prepare for full reopening
Vice Chancellors of universities were told on Tuesday to conclude arrangements for the immediate and full reopening, following the decline in COVID-19 infection rates. The National Universities Commission (NUC), which … Read More
Covid-19: LAUTECH releases guidelines for resumption
The management of Ladoke Akintola Univeristy of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, has released guidelines ahead of the planned resumption but failed to disclose the date. The guidelines outlined actions, measures and … Read More
Atiku breaks silence over alleged financial fraud
Atiku Abubakar has broken silence on Alleged Financial Fraud by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an agency of the U.S. Department of Treasury. The former Vice President on Tuesday … Read More
BREAKING: Saudi resumes ‘Umrah’ pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it would start allowing pilgrims to perform Umrah in gradual stages, Mouthpiece NGR has learnt. The ministry of interior said the country will gradually resume … Read More
Just In: Oyo Govt re-awards Saki, Oyo Township roads, others
The Government of Oyo State, on Tuesday, announced it has re-awarded the contract for the construction of Saki Township Road at the cost of Four Billion, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Six … Read More
Stop borrowing to finance development, Sanusi tells FG
Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has advised governments at all levels to stop borrowing to finance development. He also blamed the massive poverty in the land to non-diversification … Read More
NCDC launches survey on burden of Covid-19
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), is set to conduct household surveys in four states – Gombe, Enugu, Nasarawa … Read More
I remain loyal to Makinde, says Oyo former deputy speaker, Musah
A former Deputy Speaker and the Chairman, Oyo State House of Assembly Service Commission, Rt Hon (Dr) Musah Abdulwasi has said that his loyalty remains with the Governor of the … Read More
I will punish Oshiomole, others without mercy – Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has vowed to punish his erstwhile godfather Adams Oshiomole and his “lions and tigers” if they continue to misbehave. Obaseki, who was re-elected on Saturday, … Read More
Adebayo Alao Akala: The Nascent of Oyo APC New Dawn
The contemporary story of Alao Akala in all progressive Congress (APC) began in the intense surge of last elections when this political Titan like torpedo blasted and became renowned beyond … Read More
For now, keep your ambition, Akala writes Oyo APC members
In a letter dated 21-09-2020, the former Governor of Oyo State and member of All Progressives Congress asked all members with aspiration to keep their ambition for now and join … Read More
BREAKING: CP fumes as SARS men allegedly raped Nigerian graduate to death
The FCT Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma, has ordered a discreet investigation of the death of Ifeoma Abugu, a female graduate, allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered by men of the … Read More