In a move to provide relief to Nigerians during the festive season, Dangote Refinery has announced a significant reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The refinery, through its spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, disclosed on Thursday via X (formerly Twitter) that the price per litre has been reduced to N899.50, down from the previous price of N970. The company emphasized that the reduction aims to ease transportation costs during the holiday period. The statement read:“…we have now announced a new price of N899.50 per litre. This reduction is designed to ease transport costs during…
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Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and injuries caused by a stampede during a Christmas Funfair held on Wednesday at Islamic High School, Bashorun in Ibadan. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described the incident, which claimed the lives of about 32 children and left many others injured, as a heart-wrenching tragedy that has plunged the state into mourning. The lawmaker commiserated with the families of the deceased, praying for God’s…
A fun-filled family event turned into a nightmare at the Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, as a stampede left multiple people dead and several injured. The tragic incident, which occurred during a children’s funfair, has plunged the Oyo State community into shock and grief. Governor Seyi Makinde expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, describing it as a “very sad day” for Oyo State. Extending his condolences, he sympathized with grieving families whose joyful day ended in irreparable loss. To address the unfolding crisis, Governor Makinde swiftly mobilized security agents to the venue to restore order and prevent further casualties. Emergency…
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has been named the 2024 African Footballer of the Year by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Lookman, who plays for Atalanta in Italy’s Serie A, had an outstanding year, highlighted by a hat-trick in Atalanta’s Europa League final victory.He also played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s journey to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, contributing three goals during the tournament. The 27-year-old forward scored 17 goals for Atalanta last season and has already netted 11 times in the current campaign.Upon receiving the award, Lookman expressed his pride and encouraged others to persevere in pursuing…
The Oyo State Government, on Monday vowed to prosecute a reckless driver found culpable in the death of an officer of the state’s traffic agency, Fabunmi Kehinde, in the Agbowo area. Mr. Fabunmi, a Level 4 officer of the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority, OYRTMA, was killed on Saturday, by a driver of a Black 4matic Benz with Registration number LSD 862 JS, who disobeyed traffic light and was apprehended by OYRTMA officers. Speaking in Ibadan, the Chairman, OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd) condemned Mr. Fabunmi’s brutal killing, adding that the victim died while performing his lawful duties of making…
In tandem with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda and a commitment to enhancing food sufficiency, Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has distributed farm implements and fertilizers to rural farmers across his senatorial district. This is contained in a statement signed by Senator Alli’s Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. The distribution, which took place on Wednesday and Thursday in Ibadan and Igboora respectively, is aimed at bolstering agricultural productivity in the district. Among the items distributed were 3,000 bags of fertilizers, 1,000 packs of Paraforce, 1,000 packs of Force-up, 1,000…
The Oyo State Civil Service Commission has announced the dates for the commencement of interview for the recruitment of officers into the various cadres in the Civil Service of Oyo State. According to a statement by the Commission’s Chairman, Alhaji Kamoru Abiodun Aderibigbe, in Ibadan, the interview will commence with the Education Officers’ cadre on Wednesday, 11th and Thursday 12th December, 2024 while other cadres will be held from Monday 16th to Friday 20th December, 2024. Consequently, he said all applicants should check the Oyo State’s job portal and their pages from Monday, 9th December. The release added that all…
Deepfake technology is a groundbreaking evolution in artificial intelligence, explicitly harnessing the power of machine learning algorithms. It refers to techniques utilizing deep learning to create realistic and convincing media, be it video or audio, depicting individuals saying or doing things they never actually did. ‘Deepfake,’ a portmanteau of ‘deep learning’ and ‘fake,’ captures the essence of this intricate technology. Advancements in artificial intelligence research, particularly in neural networks, are the origins of deepfake technology. In essence, neural networks are computational systems modelled loosely after the human brain, designed to recognise patterns and learn from data. The rapid evolution of…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sadness over the passing of the renowned Islamic preacher, Sheikh Muhyideen Ajani Bello. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. The renowned and fearless Islamic preacher died on Friday in his Ibadan home at the age of 84 years. Senator Alli described the late cleric as a towering figure whose teachings as well as lifestyle profoundly impacted countless lives in Nigeria and beyond. The lawmaker lauded Sheikh Bello for his unwavering commitment to Islam and…
The Nigerian Muslim community is grieving the loss of Alhaji Muyideen Ajani Bello, a revered Islamic scholar whose teachings and advocacy for unity left a profound impact on millions. Alhaji Bello, widely admired for his eloquence, truthfulness, and dedication to Islamic principles, passed away at 84. Born in Ibadan in 1940, Alhaji Bello’s early commitment to Islamic scholarship shaped a lifelong mission of spreading knowledge and fostering peace. He gained prominence for his fearless sermons and unflinching dedication to truth. Announcing his passing on Friday morning, Alfa Aribidesi of At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah described him as a towering figure in the…