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The Osun State Government intervention on roads and other infrastructures across the State has once been lauded by residents.Residents of Peter Ajibola, around Alekuwodo area in Osogbo couldn’t hide their joy and appreciation to Governor Ademola Adeleke for the rehabilitation of the road.They also commended the Governor for the entire rehabilitation of other roads in the town and across the …

Former Minister of state for petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, has sponsor a major medical outreach for health services and medication to Bayelsans in commemoration of his fifty nine birthday celebration.The outreach, held on Thursday at the Gabriel Okara cultural centre, Yenagoa, was aimed at reaching out to less privileged members of the state in the area of healthcare service delivery.Speaking …

The House of Representatives has called for an end to open defecation in the country, while urging the government to increase the number of public toilets annually.This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Bashiru Dawodu (APC-Lagos) on the floor of the House on Thursday in Abuja.His motion was titled: “Need to End Open Defecation in Nigeria and increase …

It was a moment of joy and excitement as the former Director of Finance and Administration (DFA), Ondo State Library Board, Alhaji Yusuf Muhyideen celebrated his retirement from service as well as his 60th birthday on 6th July, 2023.The well attended two-in-one event was graced by many dignitaries who thronged the Ondo State Library Event Hall, venue of the ceremony.The …

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, , has assured the general publics of sustained efforts by the Force in tackling crimes and criminality and improved public safety and security across the country.A Statement by the Force public Relations Officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi made available sent to our correspondent via Email said the IGP gave the assurance while charging …

Nigeria’s comparative backwardness in the comity of nations despite its huge pool of material and human resources has been blamed on the selfishness of majority of the country’s political leaders.The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo made the assertion on Thursday at the Literary Swansong and Day of Tributes organized in honour of the late Paramount Ruler of …

Flooding is no longer a new thing to most Nigerians. In some parts of the country, flooding is an annualevent but the intensity varies from year to year. it is to note that some region witnessed more heavy rain fall than the others.A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually occurred when there is heavy …

A barber, simply identified as Otubong, has died following an alleged marathon sex with his female partner in the Mile 2 area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Friday.It was gathered that the man was seen on Thursday evening taking the lady into his room in the densely populated area.It was also learnt that the middle-aged man had taken some …

Tinubu honours democracy heroes, urges Nigerians to protect, cherish democracyPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized the significance of June 12th as a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s history and called on citizens to protect and nurture the country’s hard-fought democracy.In a national broadcast marking his first Democracy Day as president this morning, Tinubu paid tribute to Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola …

…Says Efforts Underway To Upgrade Asoama Sports Academy. The Bayelsa Government on Monday said it has earmarked the Polaku-Sabagreia Road project as part of its next set of big ticket projects to be executed to further open up the state for commerce, tourism and other socio-economic activities.The state Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, disclosed this at the consultative meeting with …