Author: Admin

Popular Nigerian musician, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, better known by his stage name “Portable,” has been taken into custody by the Kwara State Police Command following a petition that accuses him of criminal defamation and other related offences. The arrest stems from a complaint lodged by Mr. Okunola Saheed, also known as “Osupa,” who alleged that the singer was involved in defamation, threat to life, incitement, character assassination, and actions capable of causing a breach of peace. Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, revealed in a statement obtained by Just Event Online TV that an arrest…

The Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, Ibadan has concluded arrangements to begin degree-awarding programmes soon. The Provost of the College, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi disclosed this during the donation of a 110-inch interactive electronic board and projector to the institution by the set X (1979-1982) this weekend. Owolabi said the institution was already in the process of affiliating with the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, to provide a veritable platform for students of the institution to pursue bachelor and master degrees, which will enable them to reach the pinnacle of their respective careers, right from the college. Former…

Jubilation was in the air when, on July 11, 2024, the Nigerian Supreme Court gave its judgment in the landmark case brought before it by the Federal Government. Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) had filed a suit at the Supreme Court on behalf of the Federal Government and the 774 local governments in the country, seeking the apex court’s nod to grant full autonomy and direct funding to all 774 local government councils from their share of the federation account.The suit, according to the court processes, was predicated on 27 grounds, and it urged the…

A thriving society is easily noticeable by its strong healthcare system, which ensures that citizens remain healthy, productive and eventually, being able to contribute to national development.In Nigeria, the healthcare system is more often inadequate, especially with the upsurge in brain drain in the health sector. Therefore, where healthcare infrastructure is inadequate, it becomes not just a norm but a necessity to invest in a functional and accessible system. There are millions of Nigerians, particularly in rural areas, struggling to access basic medical services because of poorly equipped facilities, inadequate staffing, and insufficient funding.If there is a well-structured healthcare system,…

Efforts to implement the Supreme Court’s ruling granting full autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas (LGAs) have hit a major roadblock as some state governors are reportedly blocking council chairmen from opening Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) accounts for direct allocation payments. Nearly nine months after the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment affirming local government autonomy and mandating direct federal allocation payments, implementation remains slow and contested. The Federal Government, in compliance with the ruling, established a panel that recommended the CBN open individual accounts for all LGAs. However, the process has faced setbacks, as both the apex bank and…

The Chairman of the Oyo State chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Reverend Samson Ajetomobi, has said that the merit system emplaced by the Seyi Makinde administration in Oyo State will improve the quality of the workforce in the state shortly.Speaking in an interview, the clergyman said by allowing merit to play a pivotal role in the recruitment and appointment of people into critical sectors of the state, Governor Makinde is preparing the state for a great future.Reverend Ajetomobi said, “One of the things Governor Makinde has done even in employment procedure in Oyo State is to make…

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji, has strongly urged staff and entrepreneurs within the Board’s incubation programme to make product quality a strategic priority for successful commercialization and global competitiveness. In a release signed by Reuben Shagu, Assistant Director and Head, Information and Public Relations at NBTI, Dr. Raji made this call during his recent tour of Technology Incubation Centres (TICs) in Lagos, Abeokuta, and Ibadan. He emphasized that quality is central to sustainable business growth, noting that, “Quality products deliver exceptional customer experiences, encourage repeat purchases,…

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Alhaji Yekini Adeojo, the Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland and former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is contained in a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Alhaji Adeojo’s passing as a great loss to Yorubaland, the Muslim Ummah and the nation at large. Alli said that Alhaji Adeojo lived a fulfilled life devoted to the service of Allah, humanity and the nation. He described the late…

The management of the Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, has confirmed that Seventy-five (75) students of the institution benefitted from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, (NELFUND). The College’s Provost, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi stated this on Friday, during a meeting with management staff of the institution. Expressing the appreciation of the College to NELFUND, the Provost also congratulated the students on their success. The Provost said, “This is to inform the College that we received the loan funds for 75 students yesterday.” Dr. Owolabi lauded the initiative, saying 78 students of the College applied, while 75 benefitted from the…

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has felicitated with a distinguished legal luminary and APC chieftain, Mr Akeem Agbaje, on the occasion of his birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Agbaje as a committed leader whose contributions to the legal profession and the progressive cause in Oyo State remained invaluable. He lauded Agbaje’s unwavering dedication to justice, fairness, and the upliftment of democratic values, noting that his leadership and experience continue to inspire many within and beyond the party.…