Kidnapped sister of Oyo Deputy Minority leader regains freedom
2021-01-02
Mrs Jumoke Babalola-Oludele, sister of Deputy Minority Leader, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Sunkanmi Babalola, regains freedom from her abductors.Continue Reading
New minimum wage to be implemented in Kwara soon – Kwara HoS
2021-01-02
Kwara Head of Service (HoS), Mrs Susan Oluwole, says government is working at reaching acceptable agreement with Labour Unions on implementation of new minimum wage for civil servants.Continue Reading
Oyo Govt warns against fake news
2021-01-02
Oyo State Government warns purveyors of fake news to leave the state or risk sanctions, Mr Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde, says.Continue Reading
South Africa urges manufacturers, farmers to expand exports through AfCFTA
2021-01-02
South Africa’s Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel on Friday urged manufacturers and farmers in the country to prepare themselves for opportunities in export markets following the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). AfCFTA came into effect on Friday. Patel, while believing the agreement could lead toContinue Reading
China-Africa friendship emerges still stronger from COVID-19 challenge
2021-01-02
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the friendship between China and Africa emerged still stronger from the challenge posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 2020. Wang made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua News Agency and China Media Group. “With our shared identity as part ofContinue Reading
FRSC boss praises minister for prompt evacuation of fallen tanker
2021-01-02
By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, has commended the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, for aiding the speedy removal of a fallen tanker on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Oyeyemi praised the minister in a statement issued by theContinue Reading
COVID-19: Nigeria reports 1,074 new cases, 11 deaths
2021-01-02
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 1,074 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.Continue Reading
COVID-19: Kwara Govt. announces Jan. 11 for schools resumption
2021-01-02
Kwara Government has announced that tertiary institutions will resume on Jan. 11, 2021, under strict adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols.Continue Reading
Senate overrides Trump’s veto of major national security bill
2021-01-02
U.S. Senate overrides U.S. President Donald Trump’s veto of National Defense Authorisation Act (NDAA), a major national security bill worth 740 billion dollars.Continue Reading
Brexit: Britain, EU begin new era of relations
2021-01-01
Brexit is finally reality after Britain left the single market at the stroke of midnight CET (2300 GMT) on New Year’s Eve.Continue Reading
