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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the production of Chloroquine for clinical trials in the search for a cure for COVID-19. Director-General of the agency, Mojisola Adeyeye, made the announcement on Friday at the NAFDAC headquarters in Lagos. She, however, pointed out that…
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An Islamic human rights organization has urged the governors of the South West to change the name of the Amotekun security outfit to ‘Oduduwa Guards’. The governors recently launched the Amotekun security network and gave it legal backing by signing bills on the initiative into laws. The suggestion to change…
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By Joseph Akanbi The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, today, failed to appear before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Osogbo over alleged assault of another monarch. The Agbowu of Ogbaagba, Oba Dhikrulahi Akinropo, had earlier approached the court alleging that the Oluwo physically assaulted him during a peace meeting…
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The Government of the State of Osun has placed a ban on all gatherings that would bring together 50 or more persons in the same place. This measure takes immediate effect and will be in place until further notice. The ban will affect all Schools in Osun, Churches, Mosques, Night…
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The Federal Ministry of Education has ordered the immediate closure of tertiary institutions, secondary and primary schools nationwide over the outbreak of the Coronavirus in the country and as part of measures to contain the spread. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Mr Sonny Echono, confirmed this to…
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By Editor The Senator representing Osun east senatorial district, Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi has said the return of Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola has signalled the eclipse of the ruling party in Osun and the nation “Oyinlola’s exit affected our party in Osun and by extension the nation, that faithful day when he…
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By Editor The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says the fuel pumps at its retail stations will be adjusted to N125 for each litre of petrol on Thursday. Mele Kyari, NNPC group managing director, said the adjustment is in compliance with the directive given by Timipre Sylva, the minister of…
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The federal government has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to reduce the ex-coastal and ex-depot prices of PMS to reflect current market realities. In a statement signed by Timipre Sylva, the minister of state for petroleum resources, the federal government said PPPRA should modulate pricing in accordance with prevailing market…
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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has urged Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and his Osun State counterpart Gboyega Oyetola to cede the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, to either of the two states without further delay. The monarch gave the advice while receiving members of the Nigeria…
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By Editor The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has abruptly ended activities at orientation camps across the country. The Batch A orientation camps for graduates started last week, March 10, and were supposed to last for 21 days. Corps members in the camps were, however, shocked when they were told…
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