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…
Oyo Govt Releases 2024 Screening/Placement, School Of Science Results
Oyo State government has announced the release of the 2024 screening/placement for primary six pupils transiting into Junior Secondary Schools and Schools of Science results. This is contained in a statement issued and signed on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu and made available to the newsmen in Ibadan….
Eid-el-Maulud: Senator Alli felicitates Muslims, advocates national cohesion
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has felicitated with Muslims across the nation on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Senator Alli urged…
Eid-el-Mawlid: Makinde felicitates Muslims, calls for more prayers
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of the Eid-el-Mawlid 2024.The governor, in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday, congratulated all Muslims on witnessing the Mawlid, calling on them to pray for Oyo State, Nigeria and the leadership at both levels.According…
Team Oyo Maintains Winning Form At National Youth Games
as Owoyele Fathia sets new record for Pacesetter State Team Oyo on Saturday continued its impressive performance at the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba as athletes claimed multiple gold medals in various events. Owoyele Fathia made history by winning three gold medals in the 49kg Girls Weightlifting event, setting a new record for the…
Economy: When will President Tinubu sing a new song? By Taiwo Adisa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was on Tuesday represented at the 17th annual Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria Banking and Financial Conference held in Lagos by Vice President Kashim Shettima. The headline of the story that came out of that event, as reported in the Nigerian Tribune, reads: “We’ve taken courageous steps to reform economic…
DR Congo Coup Attempt: 37 Received Death Sentence
Thirty-seven people – including three Americans, a Briton, a Belgian and a Canadian national – have been sentenced to death over an attempt to overthrow the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo.The men were accused of leading an attack on both the presidential palace and the home of an ally of President Félix Tshisekedi…
First Lady Hosts Team Nigeria At 2024 Paralympic Games
— rewards athletes with Cash gifts The Nigerian Paralympic contingent to the 2024 Paralympic Games have been warmly received at the Presidential Villa by the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, following their impressive performance in Paris. The team led by the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh were hosted by…
3SC Appeals For Fans’ Massive Turnout Ahead Of Home Game
As Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan gets set for the first home game of the season, the management of the Ibadan soccer lords, has called for a large turnout of supporters and fans. The Oluyole Warriors, are up against Plateau United of Jos, in a NPFL Matchday two fixture, kicking off at 5.30pm…
Eid-ul- Mawlid: FG Declares Monday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16, 2024, as a public holiday. This is to mark the Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration and the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This was made known in a statement on Friday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade. She noted that the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi…
National Youth Games: Team Oyo Wins Gold, Silver Medals
—- beat Taraba in Football Team Oyo commenced its campaign at the 8th National Youth Games on a good note as athletes won medals in swimming and karate events. In the swimming pool at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Michelle Ibidapo struck gold in the 100m Individual Medley Girls event, while Timileyin Olaiya took silver in…