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  The leadership of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)  on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni to discuss issues affecting the welfare of staff of the corporation. The delegation, led by the Chairman of the BCOS NUJ Chapel, Ademola Balogun, met with the Head of Service at her office in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. During the meeting, the NUJ executives highlighted some of the challenges confronting members of the chapel, particularly the prolonged years many staff have spent working as freelance and contract employees without regularization. Speaking during the visit, Comrade Balogun described the situation as worrisome, noting that several dedicated staff of the corporation had remained on freelance and contract status for many years. He appealed to the Head of Service to use her office to facilitate the regularization of the affected workers so that they could...

  The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State chapter has been commended by the Oyo State Government for its commitment to fostering religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the state. The Secretary to the Oyo State Government,  Professor Musibau Babatunde Adetunji, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit by the CAN leadership at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. Professor Adetunji praised the religious body for sustaining harmony among different faiths in the state and across the South-West region. He noted that peaceful coexistence among religious groups has significantly contributed to the stability and development of Oyo State. He also urged religious leaders to intensify efforts in guiding the youth by preaching against social vices such as drug abuse and cultism. "parents and guardians must also play active roles in the upbringing of their children to prevent them from engaging in criminal activities". “Religious harmony is so deep in th...

A political crisis appears to be unfolding in Apapa Local Government Area of Lagos State as the council chairman, Senbanjo Idowu Adejumoke, has reportedly refused to swear in a list of supervisory councillors and the Secretary to the Local Government (SLG) forwarded to council chairmen across the state. The development has raised concern among party stakeholders and government officials, who fear the situation could negatively affect governance and administrative coordination at the grassroots level. The Lagos State Government, through the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, recently transmitted a list of supervisors and other key council officials to local government chairmen across the state. The move was aimed at enabling them to constitute their executive teams and fully commence administrative activities. While several council chairmen have complied with the directive by swearing in the nominated officials, the situation in Apapa has taken a different turn. ...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The SMA Movement on Wednesday formally launched the “Renewed Hope 2.0” mobilisation campaign in support of the reelection of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as its convener, Samuel Mawuyon Ajose, declared his intention to seek the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State. The event, held at the Police College Field, brought together party leaders, grassroots mobilisers, youth groups, women leaders and party faithful from across Lagos State. Delivering the welcome address,  Director-General of the SMA Movement, Biodun Coker, described the gathering as a historic moment aimed at strengthening grassroots mobilisation for President Tinubu’s reelection while activating the political structure of the movement across Lagos. Coker announced that the event marked the official commencement of a door-to-door mobilisation campaign across all 376 wards and 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas in the state. According to him,...

  The Oyo State College of Health Sciences and Technology (OYSCOHEST), Eleyele, Ibadan, has announced the commencement of the sale of application forms for the admission of suitably qualified candidates into various programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. This was disclosed in a press statement issued in Ibadan and signed by the Institution’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sola Samuel Ojewole. According to the statement, prospective candidates can apply for several programmes offered by the College. These include Diploma programmes for Health Technicians, Health Education and Promotion, Social Work, Health Care Administration and Management, and Medical Store Management. Other available programmes include Certificate courses for Health Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians and X-Ray Technicians. The statement also listed WAHEB Diploma in Environmental Health Technology, Professional Diploma in Health Information Management, Professional Diploma in Dental Surgery Technician, Profes...

  Photo caption: L-R: Chief Executive Officer, Innoson Kiara Academy, Endi Ezengwa; Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Lagos State, Bolaji Cecilia Dada; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; and Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Lagos State, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem; during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the launch of “Give Her Power” initiative as part of the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) activities at the Fidelity Bank Head Office in Lagos, recently. Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment with the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with partner organisations at the launch of the bank’s “Give Her Power” initiative, a programme designed to equip Nigerian women with practical skills, tools, mentorship, and financial knowledge. The partnerships, formalised as part of activities commemoratin...