Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has made economic development a top priority for all citizens and residents of the state. This commitment is reflected in the establishment of the Oyo State Mobilization Agency for Socio-Economic Development (OYMASED). According to the Director General of OYMASED Dr. Morohunkola Thomas said the agency is tasked with clarifying the state’s economic policy and ... Read More »
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Police Foil Suicide Attempt of 19-Year-Old Lady in Ikorodu
Officers from Ikorodu Area Command have rescued a nineteen-year old lady who was on the verge of committing suicide. On June 29, 2024, at about 1400hrs, a concerned citizen informed police authorities about a young girl who was attempting to commit suicide by ingesting a harmful chemical known as Sniper. Promptly responding to the tip-off, officers were dispatched to the ... Read More »
OYO SUBEB Chairman Confirms: TRCN License Not Required for Initial Job Application
The Oyo State Government has said applicants without the license of Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria, (TRCN), can apply on the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board job portal. The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran stated this today, while featuring on a weekly program on Fresh FM, Ibadan. Recall that the Oyo State ... Read More »
Public Hearing Announced for Establishment of Federal College of Aviation Technology in Ogun State
A public hearing has been scheduled for the proposed bill regarding establishing the Federal College of Aviation Technology in Ilara Remo, Ogun State. This bill, titled the Federal College of Aviation Technology, Ilara Remo, Ogun State (Establishment) Bill 2024 (58.52), has been proposed by His Excellency Senator Otunba Engr Gbenga Daniel, FNSE, FAEng. All stakeholders and members of the general ... Read More »
Court Invalidates PDP Governorship Primary, Nullifies Asue Ighodalo’s Candidacy”
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja, on Thursday, declared the Peoples Democratic Party, February 22, 2024, primary election, that produced Asue Ighodalo as its governorship candidate invalid. Justice Ekwo made the declaration while delivering judgment in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/165/2024, which was instituted by the aggrieved delegates, particularly, one Kelvin Mohammed in a representative capacity. Justice Ekwo ... Read More »
“LPPC Unveils Shortlisted Candidates for Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Titles”
The names were contained in a statement signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and LPPC Secretary, Hajo Bello. According to Bello, the shortlisted names are for the knowledge of the general public to make comments on the integrity, competence, and reputation of the lawyers and not an indication of their success in the process. “The general public ... Read More »
LAGESC Nabs 5-Man Syndicate Extorting Pedestrians at Lagos Trade Fair Bus Stop
As part of concerted efforts to rid the State of environmental infractions and ensure pedestrians’ safety, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) popularly known as KAI secured the arrest of a 5-man syndicate involved in the extortion of crossing pedestrians at the International Trade Fair Bus Stop in Lagos on Wednesday. According to the Corps Marshal, Major Olaniyi Olatunbosun Cole ... Read More »
“INEC Office in Benue State Burnt Down by Protesting Youths”
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Benue State, Professor Sam Egwu, has reported that our Local Government Area office in Sankara, headquarters of Ukum Local Government Area, has been attacked and burnt down. The incident occurred at 2pm today, Wednesday 3rd July 2024, when the youths in the area said to be protesting against the activities of bandits attacked facilities ... Read More »
“IGP Egbetokun Welcomes Dubai Police Delegation to Abuja for Enhanced Security Cooperation”
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, today received a high-level delegation from the Dubai Police at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, a significant step towards fostering multi-faceted security cooperation between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During the meeting, the IGP emphasized the importance of collaboration in ensuring the safety and protection of citizens from ... Read More »
Ogun State Police Command Rescues Four Kidnap Victims in Daring Operation
Ladies and gentlemen of the media, I am pleased to address you in a brief press conference following the recent commendable action taken by the Command on July 3, 2024, against audacious the kidnappers. On June 30, 2024, the Divisional Police Officer in Ikenne received a distress call reporting an incident at around 7:10 pm near Delabo junction on the ... Read More »