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A Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Olabisi Ogunkanmi, has ordered the remand of Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, the owner of Agidigbo FM; and Bashorun Islamic High School Principal, Fasasi Abdulahi, at the Agodi Correctional Facility. The ruling is pending advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the Oyo State Ministry of Justice. They were arraigned on  before Chief Magistrate Court 1, Iyaganku, […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has officially signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law. The 684 billion Naira budget, tagged “Budget of Economic Stabilization,” aims to consolidate the state’s developmental gains while addressing prevailing economic challenges in the state. Speaking during the signing ceremony held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Ibadan today, Makinde expressed optimism that the budget would foster growth, enhance infrastructure, and improve the […]

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian pilgrims traveling to Israel and Jordan to conduct themselves honorably and focus on their primary purpose of communion with God. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, who represented the president at the flag-off ceremony in Lagos made this known in his address. He also urged the pilgrims to pray for the nation’s progress, and the well-being of families and […]

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS has urged Nigerians to prioritise their health by knowing their HIV status. The Director General of NACA, Dr Temitope Ilori, said this in a statement signed by the Head, Public Relations and Protocol of the agency, Toyin Aderibigbe, on Sunday. Ilori said Christmas is a time for joy and celebration, but it also presents an opportunity to make informed and responsible decisions […]

The Oyo State Government mourns the tragic loss of lives at a children's carnival in Ibadan. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, a stampede occurred at the private children's fun fair held at Basorun Islamic High School, leading to loss of lives, mostly children, with some others injured in the early hours of today. According to the statement, the State Government swiftly mobilised […]

The Federal Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, has allocated 600 million Dollars to rehabilitate 200,000 kilometers of rural roads under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project. The Hon. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi disclosed this during a press briefing held in Abuja. Abdullahi revealed that the Project has begun operations in 19 states, focusing on creating sustainable rural infrastructure and the […]

The Federal Government has announced a free train ride for any Nigerian wishing to travel to celebrate the Christmas festivities. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. He noted that the free train ride will commence from 20th December, 2024, and end on 5th January, 2025. According to Idris, Nigerians can […]