By Michael Adeyemo The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening environmental sanitation and disease prevention efforts, following a reported case of Lassa fever in the state. The Oyo State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources Hon. Ademola Aderinto, made this known while addressing newsmen in Ibadan, following the recent developments concerning Lassa…
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has approved full educational scholarships for the three children of the late Oseni Omoh Braimah, an indigene of Edo State who died in active service. The Edo State Government said the gesture would ensure uninterrupted education for the children from their current levels up to university. According to…
By Michael Adeyemo A Retired Nurse, Alhaji Yisau Adegbola, has urged retirees to prioritise their health and personal hygiene as they adjust to life after active service. Alhaji Adegbola made the call during an interview with Pensioners FM correspondent shortly after featuring on the station’s Yoruba retirement programme, “Isinmi Dun.” The former staff member of…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu In a renewed resolve to reinvent its administrative system, the League Of Veteran Journalists ( LVJ ) , Oyo State Council, will on Thursday, 28th of May , 2026 , elect it’s new executives . This was contained in a press signed and made available to journalists in Ibadan, by the Chairman…
By Yetunde Oke Media Social Behavioural Change, SBC, in partnership with Breakthrough Action Nigeria, has solicited the collaboration of Pensioners’ FM on the transmission of facts and informed health choices to the public. The Oyo State Coordinator, Media SBC, Mrs Jemelah Elegbede, sought the partnership during a courtesy visit no the management of the station….
By Michael Adeyemo The Ibadan Community in Cotonou, Benin Republic, has announced the nomination of Dr. Babatunde Tiamiyu as Special Guest of Honour and recipient of an Award of Honour at its forthcoming Ibadan Day celebration. In a statement by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Olatunji Ida, and the Secretary, Adewoyin Adeyinka, the organisers…
By Michael Adeyemo The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination ,UTME, has commenced today with more than 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres. Pensioners FM Correspondent, who monitored the exercise in some parts of Ibadan, to include Ologuneru and Sango, reports that candidates arrived early at their respective centres in compliance with the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Command, has seized petroleum products and other contraband valued at N98 million along border areas in Adamawa State. The Comptroller General, represented by the Area Controller, Ma Tako, disclosed this yesterday during a press briefing on the command’s anti-smuggling operations at the Customs House in Yola. Tako said the seizures, made within six…
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a 2.5-kilometre road linking three communities in Enugu State, in a move aimed at boosting rural connectivity and economic activities. The Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State at the Federal Character Commission, Peter Ogbonna Eze, disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists at the commission headquarters on…
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a 2.5-kilometre road linking three communities in Enugu State, in a move aimed at boosting rural connectivity and economic activities. The Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State at the Federal Character Commission, Peter Ogbonna Eze, disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists at the commission headquarters on…