Category: News
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…
Police Service Commission Approves New CPs For Four States
The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of four substantive Commissioners of Police for Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi and Akwa Ibom state Commands. This is contained in a release signed on Friday by PSC Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani The release indicated that the appointments followed the recent promotion of some senior…