ππππ πππ ππππππππ ONE: OYOMESI FC Emerges Champions At Ibadan Center
The flag bearer of the ancient Oyo town in the NLO Division One League , Oyomesi Football Club , have emerged champions of the Ibadan center following their victory at Day Seven . Coach Lamidi Mutiu tutored side secured play off ticket on Monday after defeating Black Scorpion F.C 3 – 0 in a must…
Oyo Partners Shell Nigeria Gas to Build Gas Distribution Network
The Oyo State Government and Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) have signed an agreement to develop a gas supply and distribution infrastructure that will deliver gas to industrial and commercial users in the state. SNG will build and operate the gas distribution network, which will serve customers across Oyo State, for 20 years.Speaking at the signing…
NGF Calls On FG, Labour To Agree On Workable Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum ( NGF), has called on the federal government and the organized labour to agree on a workable minimum wage in the ongoing negotiations . This was contained in a communique issued on Thursday at the end of its virtual meeting and signed by its Chairman and Kwara State Governor, Abdul RahmanAbdulRazaq….
NLO24: Best Talent Beat BFUT , 2 -0, Maintains First Position
… As Team Head Coach , Yinka Popoola, urges Referees to uphold the rules of the game Best Talent Football Club of Mowe yesterday defeated BFUT 2-0 at the Match Day 5 of the ongoing Nationwide League one held at Shagamu Centre. The two goals were scored by Amoo Dauda and Adeosun Ibrahim to hold…
FG Declares Wednesday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day. This was announced in a press statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Aishetu Ndayako, on Tuesday. According to the statement, the Minister of Interior , Olubunmi Tunji Ojo , conveyed the declaration, emphasising…
Ex International, Finidi George Becomes Super Eagles Head Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed former Super Eagles winger , Finidi George as the new head coach of the nation’s senior men’s national team. The announcement came in a statement on Monday, with the NFF Board approving the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee to engage the former Ajax Amsterdam and Real Betis…
BREAKING: Gov Obaseki Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for workers in the state. The governor announced this today during the commissioning of the new Labour House in Edo State. According to him, the new wage comes into effect on May 1st, 2024.
NPFL : 3SC Beats Rivals, Sunshine Stars, Jumps To Fourth Position
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, on Sunday, defeated long-time rivals, Sunshine Stars of Akure in a Match day 32 of the Nigeria Premier Football League decided at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Fans cum supporters of the Oluyole Warriors, who filled the stands in their large numbers, had to wait till the…
LG POLL : OYSIEC Declares Election Results
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), has declared results of the just concluded Local Government Councils Election , held across the Thirty Three ( 33) Local Government Areas of the state . Announcing results of the elections, on Sunday at OYSIEC Headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan, the Returning Officers from the various local governments, declared that…
LG Poll: OYSIEC Boss expresses satisfaction with Election Conduct , says itβs peaceful, Orderly
He appealed to the electorate to exercise their franchise by voting the candidate of their choices. “We have deployed enough security personnel, our people would see them everywhere. There is no cause for alarm, so far so good.”
Third Tier Of Government, An Agent Of Nation Building
Development is regarded as sequential changes or growths that occurred in a society or country over time. It remains a product of good governance, which mostly lies in the hands of those at the helm of affairs at a particular time and process that led to the emergence of such leaders.Local Government is universally found…
Security Agencies Collaborate on Peaceful Elections, Warn Residents Against Breach of Order
…as OYSIEC Boss calls for arrest of hoodlums who Attacked staff at Okeho The security agencies in Oyo State have collaborated to ensure peace and order before, during and after the Local Government Councils Election, scheduled to hold on Saturday, 27 April across the Thirty Three (33) Local Government Areas of the state . The…
CSO commends Jigawa Governor for allocating Hajj Seats to LG Pilgrims Officers
Independent Hajj Reporters, a faith-based registered Civil Society Organization (CSO) that reports and advocates for workable Hajj and Umrah Policies has commended the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, His Excellency, Umar Namadi for allocating Hajj seats to local government pilgrim officers. The CSO appreciated the governor for his foresight and positive decisions towards improving the…
Makinde inaugurates committees on engineering regulations, monitoring, enforcement
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated the State Technical Committee (STC) and the State Expatriate Monitoring Committee (SEMC) of Engineering Regulations Monitoring and Enforcement (ERM&E) to ensure that engineering practices in Oyo State adhere to global standards. The governor noted that ongoing infrastructure projects in the state meet required standard, adding that engineers who…
Ogunbote optimistic on picking continental ticket, says victory over Tornadoes ends Shooting Stars rough moments
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) Technical Adviser Gbenga Ogunbote believes the team’s rough moments, are over with Sunday’s 3-1 win over Niger Tornadoes. The Oluyole Warriors returned to winning ways with the matchday 30 victory, after going seven games without a win. In his post match chat, Ogunbote admitted that the win has brought relief…
NPFL : Akwa United Pick Away Point As 3SC Returns To Winning Ways
Akwa United secured away win in the Match Day 30 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, beating 10 – man Kwara United by two goals to nil. Osoba Kabir and Uche Sabastine were on the scoresheet to ensure the Promise Keepers kept their survival hopes alive and extended their unbeaten run to four games. Abia…
Senator Alli felicitates Obisesan on birthday
—- urges him to remain a beacon of leadership, service to humanity Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated an APC Chieftain and the Aare Alasa Balogun of Ibadanland, Chief Lowo Obisesan on the occasion of his birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made…
Tinubu is the law ! By Festus Adedayo
“Everything is my business. Everything. Anything I say is law…literally law.” Barbara Geddes, et al in their How dictatorship works (2018) quoted Malawian dictator, Hastings Kamuzu Banda, as having once said the above. In Nigeria of a little more than a week ago, they all came in quick successions: A National Assembly where libido ran…
NASS: How not to overburden the donkey By Taiwo Adisa
Opinions are often divided about the rightness or wrongness of political actions, such as the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State as announced by President Bola Tinubu last week. This is because opinions are offshoots of attitudes and behaviours. They fluctuate. It is also a big difference between behavioral and natural sciences….
Super Eagles Beat Rwanda in World Cup Qualifying Game
Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday secured three points in Rwanda with a 2 -0 victory over their hosts in the ongoing 2026 World Cup Qualifying Game. Prolific Striker, Victor Osimhen got the brace for Eagles in the first half of the encounter. He opened the scoring with a side-footed finish from Ademola Lookman’s free-kick….
The Virtues of the Last Ten Days,Nights of RamaαΈΔn and The Night of Qadr By Imam Abdrasheed ABDULAZEEZ
The last ten days and nights of Ramaḍān hold a special significance in the Islāmic faith, embodying a time of heightened devotion and spiritual reflection. These days are marked by various virtues, including the opportunity to seek forgiveness, the chance to enhance one’s connection with Allāh, and the arrival of the Night of Qadr, also…
Islamic Cleric Tasks Muslims on Unity, Oneness
…as MMPN, Information Branch Holds Annual Ramadan Lecture/Iftar An Ibadan based Islamic cleric, Ustaz Tirimisiyu Oyegoke on Thursday emphasized the importance of unity and oneness among Muslims. This call to action was made during the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN), Information Branch’s Annual Ramadan lecture and Iftar, held at Masjid Al-Awaal, Secretariat, Ibadan. Speaking…
