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Senate mourns Olubadan’s demise, observes one minute silence    

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The Senate on Wednesday mourned the demise of Oba Saliu Adetunji, the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, who passed away on 2nd January, 2022. The chamber, accordingly, observed a minute silence in his honour, following a point of order raised by Senator Teslim Folarin (Oyo Central). Coming under the new Order 42 (Personal Explanation) of the Senate Standing Rules, Folarin drew the attention of the Senate to the demise of the deceased, who died at the age of 93. He stated that the late Oba Adetunji was born in Ibadan…

OYO 2023: Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu canvasses for Makinde’s Re-Election, assures Akwa Ibom Indigenes of more Dividend of Democracy

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Them indigene of Akwa Ibom in Oyo State have declared their supports for the second term ambition of Governor Seyi Makinde, SOUTHWEST-FRONTIER reports.  The Akwa Ibom Indigenes made the pledge at the 2021 Akwa Ibom Day. The occasion which was attended by religious leaders, traditional rulers among others across the State, held at the Recreation club field in Ibadan. While addressing the Akwa Ibom Indigenes at the occasion, Hon Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu commended the efforts of the people for their progressive support and reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Seyi Makinde on the…

NYSC DG warns prospective corps members against fake covid-19 documents

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Prospective Corps Members for the 2021 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two Orientation Course have been warned against coming to camp with fake COVID-19 document for registration. NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim gave this warning Tuesday 23rd,2021 during a live webinar jointly hosted by the National Youth Service Corps and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control in preparation for the 2021 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two Orientation Course. He said anyone caught with fake COVID-19 document in camp would be handed over to the law enforcement agents for prosecution. He added that adequate…

2020 RECRUITMENT OF POLICE CONSTABLES : Medical Screening holds from Nov 23

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The Nigeria Police Force has invited all candidates who were successful in the recently concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) in the ongoing 2020 recruitment exercise, for the next stage of the recruitment process which is the Medical Screening Exercise.  The medical screening exercise is scheduled to hold from Tuesday, 23rd November, 2021 to Monday, 6th December, 2021, 0800HRS – 1500HRS daily, at designated Police Clinics/Hospitals in the seventeen (17) Police Zonal Commands across the country. Consequently, candidates who participated in the recruitment screening CBT are to check their application status on…

Oyo Govt honours Outstanding Corps Members with Cash prize, certificate

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The Oyo State Ministry of Youths and Sports has presented Certificates and gifts to two National Youth Service Corps members, for distinguishing themselves during their service year.   Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Seun Fakorede stated this on Friday in his office,he added that the Oyo State Government was determined to make the welfare of serving corp members paramount.   He said the corps members, Yaya Omolara and Ugwu Sarah (Batch B, Year 2020), exhibited good traits of leadership, during their service year.   Fakorede advised the awardees to be…

NCC holds 2021 Board, Management Retreat … Brainstorms on emerging challenges, opportunities

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As telecoms sector emerged as a leading contributor to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and as the nation prepare to launch the Fifth Generation (5G) network in 2022, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has convened the 2021 Board and Management retreat. The Retreat, took place at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, with the theme, “Expect More, Deliver Result”, is organized as part of NCC’s strategic initiative for strengthening regulatory excellence and operational efficiency to sustain the growth of the sector and its contribution to the nation’s economy.   The Retreat is…

Court Sacks Emir Of Kontagora

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An High Court sitting in Minna, Niger State has sacked Alhaji Mohammed Barau Kontagora as the 7th Emir (Sarkin Sudan) of Kontagora Emirate. The State Commissioner for Local Government, Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, were the defendants in the motion. The first defendant, Mohammed Barau Kontagora was restrained by Justice Abdullahi Mikailu from parading himself as the 7th Emir “pending the hearing and determination of the plaintiff/applicants’ Motion on notice dated and filed on 11/10/2021.” “An order of interim injunction is hereby made and issued retraining all the defendants/respondents, their…

NYSC DG pays thank you visit to GOC 82 Division

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The Nigerian Army has expressed readiness to continue to prioritize the security and welfare of Corps Members. The General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu, Major General TA Lagbaja gave this assurance today, when the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim paid him a courtesy visit at the Division’s Headquarters in Enugu. He said the Army had mapped out strategies towards ensuring that residents of the state, including Corps Members on election duties in Anambra State, enjoyed peace and security before, during and after the exercise. The GOC said…

5 ways you can control your blood pressure

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High blood pressure or hypertension is a dangerous condition that affects millions of people across the globe. It is a state in which the blood pressure against the wall of arteries rises to a dangerous level, which over time can damage the heart and give way to heart problems like stroke and heart attack. Once detected, the condition should not be left untreated, else it can turn fatal. Luckily, there are numerous ways to control the blood pressure level. Medication is just one way, and others are natural remedies that…

Late Moses Bello was A Legal Giant, Dependable Leader- Yahaya Bello

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has described the late Justice Moses Abu Bello as a legal giant in the law practice and advocacy across the country and beyond while he was also a respected community leader who served the people with the fear of God. Justice Moses Bello was the pioneer President of the Customary Court of Appeal, FCT-Judiciary, a position he occupied for 21 years before his transition to glory at the age of 68. Addressing the congregation at the commendation service for the accomplished legal luminary at the…