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By Halimah Olamide The Governor of Oyo state, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has described the demise of the late Olubadan, Dr. Lekan Balogun, as the fall of an Iroko tree. Makinde, in his first reaction on the late monarch confirmed the late Olubadan died Thursday night, at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. Governor Makinde described Oba Dr. Balogun as an epitome of royal excellence and a great achiever, who made great marks on Ibadanland in just a little over two years of his reign. He expressed his condolences to the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council and the people of…
By Femi Alabi In a bid to drive the economy of the state through agriculture, the Ondo State Executive Council has approved N3.47 billion counterpart fund for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Hon. Olugbenga Omole, announced this at a joint press briefing with the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Razaq Obe in Akure on Thursday. Omole said the council noted that the project would see many feeder roads constructed to connect rural dwellers to cities. The special adviser also announced the council’s approval of the appointment…
By Halimah Olamide Subscribers have been told that the many hours of disruptions in the service of the MTN was caused by damaged undersea fibres which services the network. NPO Reports frustrations by network subscribers who have been cut off service since Thursday morning with millions unable to use internet on different platforms. The service disruption is said to have also affected banks who are unable to make some services available to customers. “We apologise for the challenges you may be experiencing with the internet speed and accessing data service at the moment. “This as a result of a damage…
By Femi Alabi The Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Kemi Nandap, has directed all personnel deployed to the Nigeria-Niger border to resume work. Nandap gave the directive in a statement signed by the Acting Service Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr Kenneth Kure, on Thursday in Abuja. The CGI order followed an earlier order by the Federal Government for the reopening of the borders between the two countries which were shut down in conformity with the decision of ECOWAS. The ECOWAS had imposed sanctions on Niger Republic including the closure of land and air borders, following the coup that ousted…
When Melissa Heikkilä looks back on her past four years writing about artificial intelligence (AI), two key things jump out to her, one good, one bad. “It’s the best beat… AI is a story about power, and there are so many ways to cover it,” says the senior reporter for magazine MIT Technology Review. “And there are so many interesting, and eccentric people to write about.” That’s the positive. The negative, she says, is that much of the wider media’s coverage of AI can leave a lot to be desired. “There is more hype and obfuscation about what the technology…
Adelaide United midfielder Josh Cavallo says “it felt right to share this special moment on the pitch” after he proposed to his partner at Coopers Stadium. When Australian Cavallo came out in 2021, he was the only top-flight openly gay male professional footballer. The 24-year-old thanked the A-League club for their help after getting engaged to Leighton Morrell. He said Adelaide had provided “a safe space in football” for him. Cavallo posted pictures of the proposal on social media at the stadium where he has played since 2021. He wrote: “Thank you Adelaide United for helping set up this surprise. “Your endless…
Police said they raided the centre on Thursday and rescued 383 Filipinos, 202 Chinese and 73 other foreign nationals. The centre, which is about 100km north of Manila, was masquerading as an online gambling firm, they said. South East Asia has become a hub for scam centres where the scammers themselves are often entrapped and forced into criminal activity. Young and tech-savvy victims are often lured into running these illegal operations, which range from money laundering and crypto fraud to so-called love scams. The latter are also known as “pig butchering” scams, named after the farming practice of fattening pigs…
By Femi Alabi Two men, Semiu Lawal, 42, Olamilekan Adedapo, 38, on Thursday appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing 500 litres of diesel worth N640,000. The duo, whose residential addresses were not provided, were charged with conspiracy and theft. The Prosecutor, Iyabo Oladoyin, told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offences on March 12, at about 7. 30 a.m. at New Garage area, Ibadan. Oladoyin alleged that the defendants stole the diesel belonging to one Lukman Azeez. She said the offences contravened Sections 516 and 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo…
By Femi Alabi The National Agency For Food And Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has sealed two unregistered water-packaging companies for allegedly operating without NAFDAC approval in Ota area of Ogun State. The State Coordinator, NAFDAC, Ogun 2 Office, Ota, Philip Venue told newsmen on Thursday in Ota after the exercise, that the two companies failed to meet NAFDAC requirements for registration. Benu said that the raid and enforcement were based on routine inspections by regulatory officers in Ogun 2 office, Ota. He said that the facilities of the two companies were placed on hold with NAFDAC seal…
By Kamil Opeyemi A prominent traditional ruler in Yoruba land, Oba Dr. Lekan Balogun, has joined his ancestors. NPO Reports learnt that the Olubadan was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning when it appeared that his malaria was not improving after some medications in the palace. Balogun was installed two years ago after the demise of Oba Saliu Adetunji. The late Olubadan was said to have stayed indoor throughout Tuesday on account of slight malaria fever, though, he was hail and hearty on Monday during which he personally received few guests that paid him congratulatory visits on his second year…