On Tuesday morning, the Osun State capital, Osogbo, witnessed heavy police presence in major junctions and roundabouts. The areas of the town where the police were stationed include Olaiya junction, Oke-Fia and LAMECO roundabouts, Old Garage/Freedom Park, Ayetoro roundabout, Osun State High Court premises, among others. The heavy police presence is believed to be linked…
. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, journalists in Osun State, have seek for better well being and protection against external attacks in the course of discharging their constitutional duties. They made this call on Wednesday during the special forum organised by the Department of Mass Communication, The Polytechnic, Iresi,…
World Health Organisation (WHO) says one pregnant woman or newborn dies every seven seconds as global progress in reducing deaths of pregnant women, mothers and babies, has flatlined for eight years. WHO, in a new report published on Tuesday, attributed the increase in maternal and newborn deaths to decreasing investments in the sector. The report,…
The House of Reps has announced the postponement of its plenary expected to resume today, May 9, 2023. The new date scheduled for the House sitting is May 16. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the clerk of the House, Dr Yahaya Danzaria, on Monday evening and shared on the official Twitter handle…
The All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State have expressed hope for victory as the Supreme Court today determines the authentic winner of the July 16, 2022 governorship election in the state. The PDP candidate, Ademola Adeleke, was returned elected by the Independent National Electoral Commission, but the APC candidate at…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will fix Nigeria with God’s help. Adeboye gave this assurance at the monthly thanksgiving service at the RCCG Headquarters in Ebute-Metta. The cleric, represented by his Special Assistant, Pastor Dele Balogun, said Nigeria would…
Activities marking the 50th anniversary of creating the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme commenced nationwide with a Unity Walk to kick start the chain of events that will last for one week. In Yobe, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs Hafsat Yerima led hundreds of corps members and members of staff on a walk through…
Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) on Sunday condemned sensational reporting in the media of an aircraft belonging to Max Air that had tyre burst during landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. AON said in a statement by its Vice President, Mr Allen Onyema, that the aircraft took off from Yola Airport and had…
Prices of some foodstuffs, particularly tomatoes, palm oil and cassava flakes, popularly known as garri, have continued to increase in Enugu’s major markets. NAN correspondent, who conducted a market survey in Enugu on Monday, reports that the prices of foodstuffs increased significantly between April and May. A big basket of tomatoes now sells for between…
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Ifedayo Adetifa, has said the threat of the COVID-19 virus remains within nations across the globe, particularly for high-risk groups. Adetifa said this in a statement released by the agency on Sunday. The PUNCH reports that the Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Ghebreyesus,…
