Dr Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a man of no mean achievements. An experienced and exposed man, he rose to his country’s political pinnacle at the young age of 32 years, when he became the military head of state, following a coup d’état. But he was in the saddle for only…
In response to the recent outbreak of diphtheria in some parts of the country, the Oyo State Government has strengthened efforts to curb the spread of the disease and protect residents. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi stated this in Ibadan, at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC),…
A former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), and three others were re-arraigned on Tuesday before a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja over an alleged N33.2 billion fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission brought the charges against Dasuki alongside a former General…
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 on Tuesday…
The Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sports has unveiled an award program to recognize and celebrate the Most Impactful Young Leaders in the state. Tagged “Unlocking Youth Potential: Addressing Needs, Fulfilling Dreams,” this initiative aims to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of young…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has stated that the state government plans to challenge in court the legality of the recently established Sharia panel in the state. Makinde, through his Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, said this on Monday in response to inquiries from The PUNCH regarding the…
The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested 59 students of Government Technical College, Orita-Aperin, for attacking and destroying property at Ibadan Christ Apostolic Grammar School. The state Commissioner of Police, Johnson Adenola, confirmed this on Monday in Ibadan during a stakeholders’ meeting held…
Oyo state government has on Monday commenced free Tuberculosis (TB) tests for residents across the 33 local government areas of the state to commemorate this year’s World Tuberculosis Day The World Tuberculosis Day is observed annually on March 24th to raise awareness about the devastating impact of…
Petititon for Natasha Collated signatures from the five LGA from Kogi Central The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received the petition of constituents of Kogi Central for the recall of the suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The petition was submitted with over 250,000…
The Alaafin Abimbola Owoade Local Organising Committee has released the full schedule of events for the pre-coronation, coronation, and post-coronation ceremonies of Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade II, the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. The celebrations, which reflect the rich cultural heritage of the Oyo Kingdom, are set to…