Author: Asiwaju YSO
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Saturday that traditional rulers, as custodians of culture and tradition, should only honour credible individuals who have displayed high moral values and integrity in the society with chieftaincy titles. This was just as the governor expressed confidence on the chances of Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja in the PDP Southwest Zonal Congress slated for Osogbo, saying the former deputy governor and former member of the House of Representatives possesses the experience needed to move the party forward. The governor stated these in Ogbomoso, while speaking at the installation of the Director-General, Oyo State Investment and…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Saturday announced the commencement of registration of candidates for the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry to tertiary education institutions in Nigeria. The decision came barely 48 hours after it had stopped the exercise over technical challenges of the National Identification Number. But a terse statement issued by the spokesperson for JAMB, Dr Fabian Benjamin, said registration for the examination had now commenced in full swing as all the issues had been resolved. “It was only put on hold to resolve the technical hitches. Registration is now in full swing,” he…
The dreams of Hammed Omotosho, a secondary school leaver in Agbado, Ogun State, sadly ended after he was electrocuted while fixing the electricity of a building disconnected in the neighbourhood. The 24-year-old, a cobbler and a member of Man O’ War, was reportedly about to accomplish his ambition of enlisting in the Nigerian Army when the tragedy struck. Punch reports that some residents of a house on Ishola Street, Abosule, Agbado Crossing engaged Omotosho penultimate Saturday night to reconnect their power supply allegedly disconnected by the electricity distribution company workers serving the area. File photo use for illustration It was…
Nigerian Politician and Chairman of Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce has shown off his newly acquired electric car. The former Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial district, said his Lucid Electric Car which will be delivered early next year, is capable of more miles per charge than a Tesla. Ben shared the photo and wrote ; In practising what I preach, I recently put a deposit on this yet to be manufactured Lucid Electric Car. Delivery is early next year. It’s capable of more miles per charge than a Tesla. An amazing machine. Nigeria should ban all combustion Engine cars by 2035.…
A woman, Toyin Dotun, has appealed to Ile Tuntun Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, to dissolve her 11-year-old marriage to her husband, Bello Dotun, on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. Toyin stated that her relationship with her husband was devoid of intimacy. The plaintiff explained that she was tired of covering up for her husband and pretending that all was well. She thus pleaded that their wedlock be ended. Bello however insisted that their union should not be dissolved. According to him, Toyin is God-sent and his destiny helper. Toyin in her evidence explained, “I have endured this long…
The two contenders for the position of the zonal chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West zone have expressed confidence in emerging victorious at the party’s congress slated fort Osogbo, the Osun State capital, tomorrow. Speaking to Sunday Tribune, Dr Eddy Olafeso, the candidate being supported by a group led by a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, said he is prepared for the congress and boasted of victory. “On our own side, we are ready and we are winning. We are speaking to the ballot box. All our supporters will come in on Monday and…
Activities towards the South-West Congress of the Peoples Democratic Party scheduled to hold in Osogbo, Osun State capital, on Monday, took off on a shaky note as a logistical challenge stalled the screening of aspirants. The screening of aspirants for different positions had been slated for Saturday at a hotel in Osogbo. Some of the aspirants, especially those from the camp of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, were seen at the screening venue. A former Oyo State deputy governor, Alhaji Taofeek Arapaja, contesting the position of vice-chairman, and Seyi Bamidele, contesting the position of Zonal Youth Leader – both from…
The three workers kidnapped from a quarry site in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital have regained their freedom. DAILY POST had reported that three workers of Megabolex Quarry in Idi Ayunre area of Ibadan and a commuter were kidnapped last Tuesday. Our correspondent has, however, learnt that the four people have been released by their abductors. It was gathered that they were released on Friday. DAILY POST learnt that the four victims were rescued at about 6:20 p.m on Friday by the police, who had been combing the forest in the area. Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command,…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi II, has gifted two of his wives a brand new house. The news was broken by Queen Omowunmi as she pours encomium on the monarch for the kind gesture of giving them a new home. Shared with Caption …. With greatest respect and honor, I would like to appreciate my husband, the father of my children for all He has been doing. I cannot thank him enough, he has been very supportive and I pray God Almighty grant him good health so as to be able to do more and more.
Nigerian musician Peter Okoye and some other social media users have reacted to Bobrisky’s bank account balance of almost N1 billion. This is coming after the popular controversial Crossdresser took to his Instagram account to flaunt the credit balance worth N500,000 he has received and the sum of the total money in his account was in nine zeros. Bobrisky who’s grateful to God still claims to have more money in his other 3 accounts minus his other assets in his name. Sharing the screenshot, he wrote: “Eco bank dis my balance long o ! I cover 2 figure, God thanks so…
