By Babatunde Tiamiyu Nigerian leaders need to embrace the teachings of Ramadan by addressing the current socio – economic challenge militating against people’s welfare. The Chief Imam Ibadan Airport Muslim Community, Alakia, Sheik Hadi Bello, gave the admonition in his Eid Il Fitri sermon at the community’s Prayer Ground to mark the end of Hijra…
The Nigerian Customs Service has sought greater synergy with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, to protect the nation’s borders. The Area Controller of the Nigerian Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Command, Comptroller Joseph Adelaja, made this known when he paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Oyo state…
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the protracted political crisis in the state. Tinubu made the proclamation during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and all the members of the House of Assembly for six months. Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution interprets…
By Adebayo Yusuf Education has been described as a critical tool for national development and youth empowerment. This was the submission of some Islamic Scholars at the annual Ramadan symposium of Conference of All Muslim Organisation of Nigeria, CAMON, held in Ibadan. According to the Islamic Scholars, who are also guest speakers, Dr. Basir Elesinmeta,…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was on Wednesday denied access to the official quarters of the state House of Assembly along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, where lawmakers loyal to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have been holding their sittings. Fubara, who arrived at the complex in the company of top government officials, including the Secretary to…
By Adebayo Yusuf Friends and Families have described wife of the assistant secretary of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State council, Mrs. Patience Koleosho as a woman of virtues. They said this at the 60th birthday celebration of Mrs Koleosho held in Ibadan The well wishers described the celebrant as a community builder, loved by…
By Ibiwummi Ishola Children have been told to combine sporting activities with their academic pursuit. This is to ensure their physical, mental and social development. The Proprietor of Vincy-Froebel Model schools, Alapata along Apete/ Akufo road in Ido local government area of Oyo state, Professor Andrew Fadoju said this during the school 9th biennial inter-house…
By Adebayo Yusuf Retirees from all the local government areas of Oyo state today converged on the state secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan to appreciate Governor Seyi Makinde’s efforts in improving their standard of living. Pensioners FM Correspondent who was at the rally, reports that the least paid state pensioner in the state now earns twenty five…
President Bola Tinubu has set up an inter-ministerial committee to investigate allegations of telecom providers linking National Identification Numbers to subscribers’ lines without their consent. Impeccable sources in the Presidency told our correspondent that Tinubu gave the directive on Tuesday during the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja. The committee has the…
Trump Offers Huge Packages to Federal Government Workers to Resign The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump has offered bouyant packages to almost all federal workers who do not want to return to office, a major move designed to shrink the US government. According to report, in an email sent to millions…