Author: Akintayo Adams

Engineer Dotun Sanusi, a businessman from Ibadan, officially launched the first electric bus in the capital city of Oyo state on Friday. During the launch, Mr. Sanusi revealed that the Ona-Ara local government region will be the first to implement the pilot program for okada, or tricycle riders. The initiative, according to Sanusi, is meant to signal a turning point toward a more environmentally friendly and sustainable future for the state’s growth and development. The importance of the initiative to the local government of Ona-Ara highlights Sanusi’s commitment to significantly lowering the state’s carbon footprint and updating its transportation infrastructure.…

On Saturday, CP Aderemi Adeoye, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, held his formal pull-out procession from the Nigeria Police Force to mark his retirement. The commissioner, who addressed the guests at the Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square ceremony in Awka, stating that during his tenure, he had trained both domestically and overseas, including in financial education, which had prepared him for the establishment of Alpha Trust Investment Club (ATIC), an investment club, in 2018. He stated that the club presently has about N20 billion in investments, and that he will be entering the company full-time after retirement. “I have…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has cast his vote in today’s local government election. He arrived Polling Unit 1, Ward 11 in Ibadan North East Local Government Area in Ibadan at 10:17 am and voted within minutes. Speaking with reporters, the Oyo helmsman, who was shocked by the low turnout urged residents of the state to come out en-masse to perform their civic responsibility in the ongoing Local Government election. However, the polling exercise is expected to culminate by 3pm. Join our WhatsApp community via https://rb.gy/7jahti for instant and latest news updates.

Due to subpar officiating, the Oyo State Football Association has removed two referees from the Nationwide League One competition. Olorunyomi Victor and Omofoye Godwin are the Oyo State NLO center’s suspended referees. On Sunday, April 21, Oomofoye assisted in officiating the match between Shooting Stars Team B and Black Scorpion of Ogbomoso. The Oluyole Warriors junior squad defeated their opponent 3-1, and it was suspected that the referee aided the win. In the meantime, it was claimed that Olorunyomi had impacted Friday’s game between Positive FC and Oyomesi. Join our WhatsApp community via https://rb.gy/7jahti for instant and latest news updates.

34 alleged currency speculators are reportedly under arrest for foreign exchange (FX) fraud, according to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement released on Friday, the EFCC stated that its agents assigned to its task force on FX fraud, dollarization of the economy, and currency mutilation executed the arrest. “Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, attached to the Taskforce on Currency mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy and Forex Malpractice, have arrested 34 suspected currency speculators for alleged foreign exchange fraud,” the EFCC said. According to the statement, the names of the suspects are: Usman…

In what was anticipated to be a pivotal moment for democracy in Oyo State, the local government elections have been marred by significant irregularities. The election is the first to hold in the state since the previous was held in 2018, under the past administration of Late Senator Abiola Ajimobi. News from various polling stations, including Ward 9 and 3 of Ibadan North LG, visited by our reporter, as well as the town of Okeho, reveal a concerning absence of electoral officials and essential voting equipment. The absence of electoral officials and equipment has left voters frustrated, raising questions about…

To help combat crime in the state, Kogi Governor Usman Ododo has given security agencies 105 cars and motorcycles. It was contained in a statement released by the spokesperson to the Governor, Ismaila Isah. The Governor, in the release reiterated his administration’s commitment to the safety and security of lives and properties in all parts of Kogi. “In Kogi state here, we have been working in collaboration with security agencies pushing a common goal, the goal of making sure that our people are secured and sleep with their eyes closed,” Ododo said. “We have a joint task force comprising the…

No fewer than five persons were have been declared dead following a multiple explosion at the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Rivers State on Friday night. 70 cars were reportedly burnt as the ensuing inferno engulfed several other vehicles along the road, with some occupants said to be trapped and unable to escape the rapidly spreading flames. According to eyewitness Segun Owolabi, who was cited by The Nation, one tanker struck a car before catching fire, creating a cascading effect. “I saw four dead bodies burnt. Some may have been in the bushes because many ran away. I…

Alhadji Kanja Sesay, Sierra Leone’s minister of energy, on Friday, resigned from his position. According to a statement by the president’s office, this isn’t unconnected with recent interruptions to the country’s electricity supply. Sesay resigned a few hours after the government gave Turkish Karpowership and Transco-CLSG group a total of $18.5 million in power payments. The two producers were due a total of $40 million by Sierra Leone. “We are pleased to confirm that the electricity supply has returned to full capacity in Freetown,” the Turkish group said in a statement after the latest payment was announced. Following Sesay’s exit,…

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters has been tasked by Oyo State Governor Engr ‘Seyi Makinde with suggesting changes that will fortify democracy and bring the nation together. The governor stated that Nigerians ought to be encouraged to engage in and have faith in their country’s democracy. He made this remark on Friday when hosting federal legislators who were in Oyo State to consult with stakeholders on proposed constitution amendments. “I have seen people who were given the opportunity to change the trajectory of the nation but because of selfishness and personal interest they missed the road. Who…