How Importation Of Illegal Fertilizer Might Put Threat To National Security – NCS

By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – The Nigerian Custom Service (NCS), Oyo/Osun Area Command, has disclosed that illegal importation of fertilizer into the country might put threat to national security, because fertilizers are not only meant for farming, but can also be used for explosive device. Considering the security challenges across …

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We’ll Ensure Judicious Use Of Health Insurance Fund, Continuity – Dr. Coker

By Dolapo Jinad ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker has assured that fund meant for the successful implementation of Universal Health Insurance coverage for residents of the State would not be mismanaged. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online …

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Submit Reports On Earth Moving Equipment Or Face Suspension – Oyo Assembly Tells Caretaker Chairmen

By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – The Oyo State House of Assembly has given Transition Committee Chairmen of Local Government and Local Council Development Areas in the state up till October 23, 2020 to submit a comprehensive report on the state of earth moving equipment in their councils to the House …

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Why Presidency Is Seeking An Omnibus Business Reform Bill, Inputs, Submissions Deadline Extended Till Oct. 23

ABUJA – The Special Adviser to the President on Ease of Doing Business, Dr Jumoke Oduwole has said that in the coming weeks, the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) chaired by the Vice President will boost the process of consolidating the gains recorded through the enactment of a new …

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My Victory Will Bring Unity And Development To The Union – Musa Mohammed

By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – The Oyo state Chapter of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has felicitated with its president, Alahji Musa Muhammed Maitakobi 1 over his victory at the national industrial court. According to Comrade Kamorudeen idowu, the Oyo state Chairman of RTEAN in a statement …

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Gov. Abiodun’s Silent Revolution In Road Construction

Opinion By: Waheed Adesina “I have a dream to make this world a better place to live for our unborn generations and that dream will come true through silent revolution-the revolution of positive actions and positive deliberations. Be a part of that revolution.” Amit Ray This quote by Amit Ray, …

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End Police Brutality, Reform Force. Oyo Speaker Tells BuhariBy Seyifunmi Odunuga

IBADAN – The Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has said that it is time the federal government hearkens to the popular call for the total overhaul of the Nigeria Police Force, just as he calls for an end to Police brutality across the country. Ogundoyin …

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Presidential Panel On Police Reforms Swings Into Action, Okays 5-Point Demand Of Protesters

ABUJA – Following directives by President Muhammadu Buhari on dissolution of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and immediate response to yearnings of citizens, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, convened a meeting with stakeholders, agreeing to meet demands, which include halting use of force against protesters and unconditional release of …

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IGP Orders All Defunct SARS Personnel To Report At Force Headquarters For Debriefing, Psychological, Medical Examination

ABUJA – The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu, NPM, mni has, on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, ordered all personnel of the defunct SARS to report at the Force Headquarters, Abuja for debriefing, psychological and medical examination. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & …

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Agbekoyas, Legends That Can Never Be Forgotten – Olubadan

  By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – The Olubabadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji Ogunguniso 1, has described “Agbekoya”, a drama play based on the Farmer’s tax uprising of 1968/1969, as a project that will inspire and make the Yoruba children not to forget their heritage and culture. Oba Adetunji stated …

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