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EID-EL-FITR: FG DECLARES MONDAY, TUESDAY AS PUBLIC HOLIDAY

The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1 as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Magdalene Ajani. He urged all Muslims to embrace the virtues of self-discipline, compassion, generosity and peace, emphasising the importance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity in building a harmonious society. “Dr. Tunji-Ojo also encouraged citizens to celebrate safely and responsibly, while remembering the less privileged […]

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EID-EL-FITR: ALAAFIN URGES MUTUAL LOVE BETWEEN NIGERIANS, POLITICAL LEADERS

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has emphasised the importance of mutual love between political leaders and Nigerians as a critical step toward advancing the country. This was disclosed in his Eid-el-Fitr message to Muslims, emphasising  the need for  love that prioritizes others over personal desires, a love that aims to empower, and uplift society. Oba Owoade called for a renewed commitment and urged Nigerians to appreciate the gift of life, embrace the virtues of tolerance and contentment. The […]

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SENATE CONFIRMS CBN DIRECTOR, NCOS CG

The Senate has officially confirmed the appointments of Prof Melvin D. Ayogu as a member of the Central Bank of Nigeria Board of Directors and Sylvester Nwakuche as the substantive Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service. Ayogu, an indigene of Enugu State and a professor of Economics at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, was confirmed following a review by the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions, led by Tokunbo Abiru. His nomination was submitted by […]

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IBEDC TO SUE OVER ALLEGATIONS OF SACKING 3,000 EMPLOYEES

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has announced it will pursue legal action in response to allegations that it has terminated 3,000 employees. The company strongly refuted these claims, clarifying that its total staff strength is approximately 2,500. IBEDC viewed the spread of misinformation as a deliberate and malicious attempt to damage its reputation. The Coordinating Head, Corporate Services of IBEDC, Angela Olanrewaju, who stated this, said the company is currently actively supporting the resolution of the ongoing third-party outsourcing […]

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OYO HEIGHTENS SURVEILLANCE TO PREVENT DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK

The Oyo State government has intensified surveillance, case management, and vaccination campaigns across the state following the recent outbreak of diphtheria in some parts of the country. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, stated this at the Emergency Operations Centre in Ibadan. Ajetunmobi urged healthcare workers to respond swiftly to suspected cases and advice residents to take necessary precautions. She advised parents to ensure children receive the three doses of the Pentavalent vaccine at 6, 10, and 14 weeks […]

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MAKINDE MAKES FRESH APPOINTMENTS TO TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS, PILGRIMS’ WELFARE BOARDS

The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has made new appointments to the boards of three tertiary institutions in the state. Professor Ayodeji Omole was reappointed as the chairman of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Governing Council, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, as the chairman of the Governing Council of the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan and Professor Kazeem Adekunle Adebiyi as the chairman of the Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa. The governor also appointed nine Part-Time Members to work with the […]

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22ND NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL : PRESIDENT TINUBU LIGHTS UNITY TORCH

President Bola Tinubu has lighted the Torch of Unity For the 22nd National Sports Festival, NSC, signalling the beginning of the movement of the Torch across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. President Tinubu lit the torch at the forecourt of the State House, Abuja, at about 02:15 pm when he received a delegation of the National Sports Commission. Flagging off the movement, the President described the National Sports Festival as a powerful symbol which embodies the spirit […]

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OYO PARTNERS NIMC, NASSCO ON SOCIAL REGISTER ACCURACY

The Oyo State government has partnered with the National Identity Management Commission and the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office, to enhance the accuracy of the National Social Register. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Prof Musbau Babatunde, stated this in Oyo town toady at a three-day step-down training for field personnel. According to him, the initiative which commenced on  last Thursday, aims at improving social intervention programmes in Oyo State. Babatunde who spoke through the Permanent Secretary for the […]

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JUDGE HANDS OFF NATASHA’S CASE, CITES AKPABIO’S PETITION

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has stepped down from a case involving suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice Egwuatu was assigned to hear the suit, but announced today that he would no longer handle the matter. He made this decision after Senate President Godswill Akpabio wrote a petition questioning his impartiality. Although the case was scheduled for hearing, when the court clerk called it up, the judge ruled that he was stepping aside. He said he […]

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