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As part of the efforts to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of its officers, Oyo State government, on Tuesday, organized one-day effective PowerPoint Presentation Workshop for Assistant Directors on GLS 13 and 14 in the Oyo state Civil Service. Declaring open the event held at the Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, the Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Alhaji Siju Lawal, stated that the training was imperative to improve on government service in the aspect of e-governance. Lawal, at the event, urged the participants to live up to expectations by applying the vital computer operating and presentation skills, PowerPoint presentation techniques into practical use in their different job situations, adding that "it is by so doing that you will be able to add value to the system." He appreciated the current government under the dynamic leadership of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, who has been consolidating the expansion of the economy of t

His Imperial Majesty, Oba(Dr) Frederick Akinruntan(Okoro Ajiga 1), The Olugbo of Ugboland, Ondo State has said that the ancient city of Ile Ife in Osun State is owned by his forefathers. The monarch made the assertion while addressing some  members of Southwest Group of Online Publishers(SWEGOP) who were on a courtesy visit to his palace. Oba Akinruntan reiterated that his ancestors were the original settlers and aboriginal owners of the ancient city which is known as the cradle of Yoruba race, before migrating to the coastal area of Ondo State. He said their migration was based on the directive by Ifa and Osanyin that the land of the ancient city was barren.  Revealing more facts about Ugbo Kingdom, Akinruntan said," it is a notorious fact that Oduduwa came as a stranger to Ile Ife. Oduduwa met sixteen communities in Ile Ife out of which thirteen have been identified in present day Ile Ife, and the aborigines are still very much in these communities, being active and holding prin

The FCT police command says it has ordered an autopsy to be carried out on the body of the lady identified simply as Susan, who was allegedly electrocuted at the Hustle and Bustle club owned by businessman, Obi Cubana, in the Aminu Kano Crescent area of Wuse, Abuja on Saturday, November 13. The management of the club has since shut down its operations following the unfortunate incident. “We’re closed till further notice. This is due to the loss of our esteemed client. We are deeply saddened by this situation and need time to heal from it. Our prayers are with the families of the lost soul; may her soul rest in peace. We sympathize with the family on this unbearable loss.” Reacting to the development, the spokesperson of the FCT police command, DSP Josephine Adeh, said an investigation is ongoing and that the police would conduct an autopsy on the corpse. “The case was reported to the police. This is a case of sudden and unnatural death, which investigation is going on. We are going to

The government of Oyo State has announced the reopening of Mokola Flyover to traffic following the completion of repair works on the collapsed barrier on top of the  bridge. The Oyo State Road Transport Managenent Agency OYRTMA) had, on Monday, suspended the use of the bridge, following the collapse of the barricade installed on the bridge to prevent use by heavy duty vehicles. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, which quoted the  chairman of OYRTMA, Mogaji Akin Fagbemi, indicated that the flyover has been reopened  to traffic from early hours of Tuesday. The statement said that the quick completion of the repair works followed concerted efforts and coordinated synergy between the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the OYRTMA, adding that "normalcy has returned to the area within the shortest possible time to ease the hardship faced by motorists whilst the work lasted." He quoted Fagbemi as saying that the repair work wa