The Network of Bayelsa Professionals (NBP) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resist the temptation of interfering with the November 11 governorship election in the state in the interest of fairness and advancement of democracy in the country. The group said its appeal for neutrality of the Presidency is coming on the heels of…
H.E, Governor Ademola Adeleke received in audience today at his residence Osun born Nigeria Super Falcons players, Rasheedat Ajibade and Rofiat Imuran who were part of the Nigeria contingent in the ongoing FIFA WWC in Australia/New Zealand before Nigeria elimination at the mundial. The Governor appraise their gallantry efforts during their time in the tournament…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has unveiled a list of 10 goods rejected abroad, blaming the rejection on non-adherence to standardised clearance procedures by stakeholders. She said some of the commonly rejected export food commodities from Nigeria from 2018 till date and in the top 10 include sesame, beans,…
Leading maternal health experts say women should forget the idea of trying for a vaginal delivery after undergoing two or more caesarean sections. They warned that embarking on such a venture is dangerous and may lead to the death of both mother and child as a result of uterine rupture. The gynaecologists noted their concern…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas over “the unlawful plan to spend N40bn on 465 exotic and bulletproof cars for members and principal officials, and N70bn as ‘palliatives’ for new members.” The suit is coming…
In line with his campaign promise to expand quality health coverage to the people of Osun State and to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal among the vulnerable people of the state, the Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has approved the commencement of the second edition of Imole Free Surgical…
Osun State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Wole Jimi-Bada, has lamented over the festering issue of overcrowded correctional centers filled with more inmates awaiting trial than actual convicts and promised that the government would act fast to decongest the facilities. Jimi-Bada, who had visited the two facilities located in Ilesa and Ile-Ife, Osun…
A green transition could create 8.4 million jobs for young people by 2030 according to a report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) that is being highlighted on International Youth Day. Green jobs are described as jobs that contribute to preserving or restoring the environment. In the lead-up to the SDG Summit in September, marking…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his commitment to the upliftment of youth in the state, saying that his administration is already putting in place mechanism for young people to make good use of their potentials. The Governor stated this in a message signed by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed,…
The Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. Adewale Egbedun, has urged students of Osun State Polytechnic Iree, Ospoly, to always choose peace, dialogue and violence-free protests in expressing their yearnings. Hon. Egbedun, in company of some other lawmakers, made this appeal while addressing aggrieved students of the State Polytechnic who came on protest…
