By Michael Adeyemo A former Assistant Inspector General of Police, Adewole Ajakaiye, alongside two public affairs analysts, John Njoku and Folusho Olapo, have called for comprehensive reforms of the Nigeria Police Force to enhance its effectiveness and performance. AIG Ajakaiye and Mr Njoku and Barrister Olapo made this call while reacting to the recent resignation…
By Michael Adeyemo The Oyo State Government has urged residents to treat environmental sanitation as a shared duty and collective Responsibility. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Honourable Ademola Aderinto, made the appeal during the launch of a 10-day community clean-up exercise in Ibadan, organised by the children of a former Secretary to the…
In recent weeks, Nigerians have been dealing with poor electricity supply across the country. Power outages are taking longer than usual and disrupting daily life. Small businesses, shops, and homes have been badly affected. Frozen food owners are lamenting bitterly due to the large amount of their sticks that get spoilt on a daily basis….
By Michael Adeyemo The Children of the Pioneer Chairman of the Retired Primary School Teachers under the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Oyo State Council, late Comrade Michael Olagunju, have donated five million naira and a car to the union. The presentation formed part of activities commemorating the 20th anniversary of Comrade Olagunju’s posthumous birthday,…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Okere of Sakiland, Oba Khalid Oyedepo III, has reaffirmed his commitment to the health and prosperity of the people of Saki and Oyo State at large.In a strategic consultative meeting held at his Palace, the Monarch received a high-level delegation from the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board (OYSPHCB) led by…
His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rasidi Ladoja has once again emphasized the need for religious harmony in order to have meaningful development The statement was contained in the press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga shortly after the Courtesy Visit paid to the Olubadan by…
By Ibiwunmi Ishola The Oyo State Government has debunked a misleading report circulating from an interest group concerning the payment of retirees’ gratuities between 2015 and 2018. The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, described the report as a misrepresentation of his discussion with the group. According to the Commissioner, during a meeting…
By Ibiwunmi Ishola The Oyo State Government has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to address the persistent rise in the prices of day-old chicks, a trend threatening the profitability of poultry farmers and raising concerns over food security in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, disclosed this on Wednesday…
Organized labor in the federal public service has issued a Friday deadline to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate release of funds to settle three months’ outstanding wage awards and other pending allowances owed to workers across Ministries, Departments and Agencies. The leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council Trade Union Side conveyed…
The Bauchi State Police Command has announced the deployment of massive security personnel and enhanced weaponry to troubled communities in a renewed effort to curb banditry and prevent any breakdown of law and order. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer in Bauchi, Nafiu Habib, said the move followed a…