No fewer than 2,557 farmers across Ogun State have benefited from an empowerment initiative launched by Sen. Solomon Adeola (Yayi) to tackle the challenges of low productivity and high costs of farming implements, with the aim of boosting food security. Adeola, who is the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027ContinueContinue reading “Sen. Adeola distributes farm inputs, N100,000 each to 2,557 farmers in Ogun”
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1966 coup, counter coup, June 12 annulment, Nigeria’s ‘black days’ – Obasanjo
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday described the Jan. 15, 1966 coup, the July 29, 1966 counter-coup and the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election as some of Nigeria’s “black days,” urging citizens to learn from the country’s past in the interest of national unity and development. Obasanjo made the remarks in UmuahiaContinueContinue reading “1966 coup, counter coup, June 12 annulment, Nigeria’s ‘black days’ – Obasanjo”
Customs, NAFDAC, Army deepen alliance against smuggling, counterfeits
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has strengthened collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Nigerian Army to combat smuggling, counterfeit products and other cross-border crimes. The Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Chado Zakari, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday inContinueContinue reading “Customs, NAFDAC, Army deepen alliance against smuggling, counterfeits”
Aiyedatiwa approves N1.1b to clear AAUA salary arrears, end ASUU strike
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the release of N1.1 billion as a special intervention fund to the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), to offset outstanding salary arrears owed to members of staff of the institution. The intervention, according to the state government, is aimed at addressing the financial challenges confronting the universityContinueContinue reading “Aiyedatiwa approves N1.1b to clear AAUA salary arrears, end ASUU strike”
How I escaped DSS raid in 2021 without leaving my house – Igboho
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has explained how he escaped arrest during the raid on his Ibadan home by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in July 2021, saying he never left the house throughout the operation. Igboho said the operatives searched for him but failed to findContinueContinue reading “How I escaped DSS raid in 2021 without leaving my house – Igboho”
Police detain Osun SSG, 5 others over possession of election materials, N4.8m cash
Operatives of the Osun State Police Command have arrested the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Igbalaye Teslim and five others wth N4,810,500 in cash and election materials recovered during a raid on the SSG’s residence in Oroki Estate, Osogbo. The Command, in a press release signed by DSP Abiodun Ojelabi on Tuesday, said theContinueContinue reading “Police detain Osun SSG, 5 others over possession of election materials, N4.8m cash”
Redeemer’s varsity hikes tuition, releases 2026/2027 fee schedule
Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun, has released its official fee schedule for the upcoming 2026/2027 academic session, revealing hike in tuition and administrative charges across various faculties and levels. The new fee schedule, which covers fresh and returning students across all levels, shows that students in professional courses such as Law, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy,ContinueContinue reading “Redeemer’s varsity hikes tuition, releases 2026/2027 fee schedule”
Why I’m no longer seen together with Jenifer – Kamo
Popular Nigerian skit maker Akinyoola Ayoola, popularly known as Kamo State, has explained why he is no longer frequently seen with actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele, dismissing rumours of a fallout between them. Speaking during an interview with BBC Yoruba on Wednesday, Kamo explained that the reason they are no longer seen together as oftenContinueContinue reading “Why I’m no longer seen together with Jenifer – Kamo”
Faduyile felicitates Senate Leader, Bamidele on birthday
Ondo South Senator, (Prof.) Dayo Faduyile, OON has felicitated Majority Leader of the Nigerian Senate, Distinguished Sen. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (MOB) as the eminent lawmaker celebrates his birthday July 29. Faduyile congratulating the Majority Leader in a special statement he personally endorsed noted that the Iyin Ekiti born Senator is a lawyer, activist, politician andContinueContinue reading “Faduyile felicitates Senate Leader, Bamidele on birthday”
FG raises hazard allowances for varsity workers
The Federal Government has approved an upward review of hazard allowances and other earned benefits for members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions in federal universities. Under the new remuneration package, laboratory hazard allowance for senior employees will increase by as much as N126,000 annually. The package takes effect retrospectively fromContinueContinue reading “FG raises hazard allowances for varsity workers”