Says We have nothing in our Food Reserve across the country, the Silos are Empty ABUJA- The Senate has called on the federal government to as a matter of urgency address the problem of hunger in the land caused by food insecurity which has created what it described as an emergency. According to the Senate, President…
Oyo State House of Assembly has demanded from the State Commissioner of Police and Head of Operations, Operations Burst, an elaborate report on what led to the death of a casual worker who until his death worked with Sumal Foods Limited. The directive followed a matter of urgent public importance on the incident…
The Oyo State Government has said that its maiden edition of the 2024 World Egungun/Fuji/Amala Festival, tagged “Our Culture , Our Heritage” will target the expansion of the state’s economy through cultural tourism. Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, gave this indication on Tuesday,…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has warned Nigerians against paying for electricity distribution infrastructures such as transformers, cables or poles. In a statement shared alongside a video on X on Tuesday, NERC emphasised that consumers should not be coerced into purchasing transformers,…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of a new Ministry of Livestock Development. This came as he inaugurated the Renewed Hope livestock reform implementation committee at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday. The committee is mandated to provide sector-focused solutions to address the age-long…
Advises against paying cash to unauthorised agents The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) is delighted to announce the availability of meters following the recent acquisition of a new stock through the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) Scheme. This initiative aims to improve service delivery and address…
The committee for the coronation and presentation of staff of office to the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has assured the Sons and Daughters of Ibadan of a befitting Programme of an International Standard. The Committee Chairman Ademola Ojo gave the assurance after leading the committee…
Dog eats flesh off girl’s head attacks owner trying to protect victim in The Adagbada Arola area of Apete, Ibadan, Oyo State, broke out in confusion on Wednesday when the hair and flesh covering the head of a five-year-old girl, Moridiyat Rauf, was bitten off by a dog when she went into the house to greet the…
Two major events will herald in next Friday’s coronation of the new Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. In a statement signed by the commissioner for information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, while rejoicing on behalf of the State government with Oba Owolabi Olakulehin who turned 89 today. The commissioner said…
The Federal Government has announced the suspension of duties, tariffs, and taxes on some essential food items imported through land and sea borders. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, made this known during a press briefing at the National Press Centre, Abuja on Monday. Kyari disclosed…