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The Executive Chairman of Oyo East Local Government Area, Prince Saheed Arowosaye, has described the death of Alaafin of Oyo, late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III as a huge loss to the people of Oyo kingdom and Oyo state. Arowosaye who is currently away on lesser hajj, in a statement on Saturday personally signed by him, said he received the news of the monarch’s demise with great shock. “I received with sadness the news of the passing away of our revered royal father, iku Baba yeye, His Imperial Majesty, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III. The late monarch was a great father to all especially to us in Oyo East Local Government area. He was a kind father and his leadership brought enduring peace and progress to Oyo kingdom. We will sorely miss his wisdom, leadership and his fatherly counsel. His demise has created a huge vacuum in Oyo kingdom and Oyo state”, he said. “On behalf of my family and the good people of Oyo East Local Government area, I extend my deepest condolences to the Oyo...

Three serving commissioners in Oyo State, a Special Adviser and some local government political functionaries, who are members of the African Democratic Congress have defected to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The Honourable Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun stated this in Ibadan, while addressing Pressmen on the latest move by some members of ADC in Oyo State. Olatunbosun gave the names of the Commissioners that decamped to include, Hon. Seun Ashamu of the Ministry of Energy & Mineral resources; Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi of the Ministry of Agricultural resources, and himself. The Commissioner also announced that the Special Adviser on Budget & Economic Planning, Gbenga Oyekola, some other appointees at the State level and ninety-three appointees and elected representatives at the local government level also dumped ADC for the ruling party. He said the move was birthed after much consultation with party leaders at the ADC, saying the rulin...

Cucumbers are classified as one of the veggies that are crunchy and refreshing, cucumbers can either be taken with other vegetables or as snacks. They have vide range of vitamins and antioxidants Cucumbers are made up of 95percent of water, they are low in calories and at the same time high in fibre. Components of Cucumbers 1. Water: 137g 2.  Fat: 0.2g 3.  Caborhydrate : 3.1g 4.  Fibre: 1.0g 5.  Sugar:  0g 6.  Calcium: 19.9g 7.  Protein: 0.8g 8. Iron: 0.3g 9.  Magnesium: 17mg 10. Phosphorus: 29.8mg 11. Potassium: 193:mg 12.  Sodium: 2.8mg 13.  Vitamin C: 4.5mg 14.  Folate: 19.9mcg 15. Beta Carotene: 44mcg 16.  Lutein + Zeaxanthin: 22.7mcg 17. Vitamin K: 10.2mcg Benefits of Cumbers 1. It hydrates the body  2. It aids weight Loss 3. Helps in food digestion 4. Helps to prevent memory loss 5. It helps to maintain and reduce blood sugar 6. Helps to prevent cancer 7. Reduce Inflammation 8. Reduce bad breath 9. Lower...

...lauds retiring Airport Manager, Aiyenuro …Ibadan Airport important to expansion of Oyo’s economy- FAAN Director Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the efforts of his administration to upgrade the Ibadan Airport to international standard have remained on course. He added that his government considers the Airport as key and central to its vision to expand the state’s economy, stating that the government would continue to partner with critical individuals to bring about the success of the venture. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, stated these at the weekend, during the retirement ceremony held in honour of Mrs. Ogenetega Aiyenuro, the outgoing Airport Manager. Ogunwuyi, who on behalf of the governor, described Mrs. Aiyenuro as a friend of Oyo State, lauded her for everything she has done for the facility and the state. He assured the g...

Oyo State Government has stated that it will henceforth penalise Principals and teachers fingered in any form of examination malpractices and falsification of documents by the West African Examination Council (WAEC). The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barrister Rahman Abiodun Abdu-Raheem, made this declaration, on Friday , in Ibadan, while reacting to a report, indicting some schools by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) on the conduct of the recently released result in the state. Barrister Abdu-Raheem, condemned such acts of corruption and malpractices, vowing that if found culpable of such offences, the headship of such school will be made to face the full wrath of the law. According to the Commissioner, the state government under the leadership of Engineer Seyi Makinde would not compromise hard-work for dishonesty. He emphasized that the present Government is putting everything aright in the education sector of the state, through provision of funds, reg...

Having a healthy skin starts with lifestyle, the kind of food you eat, the kind of activities you involve in.  Human skin can or will reveal the your lifestyle, it will tell whether you are exposed to sunlight, or whether you take too much alcohol, it can also tell whether you feed aright or not. Including alot of fruit and vegetables in your diet is paramount to having a healthy skin. Fruits and vegetables have powerful antioxidants that help to protect skin from cellular damages caused by free radicals. Hydration: taking a lot of water like 6 to 8 glasses a day will boost or improve your skin glow. Unhealthy Foods For The Skin 1. Sugary foods e.g candies 2. White bread 3. Burgers 4. Chips 5. Fats: eating excessive fat 6. Caffeine: too much caffeine 7. Alcohol 8. Foods with high glycemic load 9. Beverages with high sugar content 10. Processed foods 11. Red meat Healthy Foods For The Skin 1. Fish such as Salmon, Sardines, Tuna fish they are rich source of Omega 3 fatty acids. 2. Wa...

Human body is designed to move and involved in activities, if it remains static, there could be health challenges, stiff joints, fat around international organs etc. Exercise provides the body with strength needed for survival Exercises must be taken as a lifestyle, it must be done on daily basis. It must be done consistently in other to enjoy a healthy life. Benefits Of Exercise 1. It improves blood circulation in the body 2. It helps to maintain and reduce the risk of diabetes 3. It boost immune system 4. It enhances skin glow 5. It strengthens the bone 6. It helps to burn fat and reduce obesity 7. It combats depression and anxiety 8. Improves mental health 9. Deals with sleep disorder 10. It helps improve metabolic system and as a result makes you healthy 11. Exercise supports longevity 13. It prevents brain from degeneration 14. It protects the body against cancer 15. It helps reduce back bone 16. Helps to increase muscles strength 17. Helps to improve sexual function 18. Supports ...

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has felicitated Muslims in the state and across the country for witnessing the commencement of yet another Ramadan fast. The governor, in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, urged Islamic faithful to pray relentlessly during the fasting period. He specifically asked Muslims beseech the Almighty Allah to show mercy on Nigerians at this time. He said that Muslims must embrace the piety demanded of them during the Ramadan and ask Allah to put an end to insurgency which has been ravaging our Country. Gov. Makinde, enjoined Muslims in the state to use the month-long fasting period to pray for peace of the State and the Country. According to him, sacrifice and increased prayers are important and critical at this time, when the country is fighting insurgency and banditry. According to him: “I am happy to see that Muslims in the state and across Nigeria are able to join their counterparts across the world to observe this year’s Ramadan f...

Some foods are meant to be avoided by diabetics because they aggravate sugar in the blood and as a result may gradually lead to death. High glycemic foods particularly refined ones should be avoided ( carbonated drinks, candy bars, etc) Foods to limit or Avoid 1. Sweetened yogurts 2. Fried foods 3. Butter or margarine 4. Soft drinks 5. Fast foods 6. Sugar or sugar syrup 7. Artificial sweeteners 8. Canola oil 9. Dairy products  10. Avoid alcohol Healthy Foods for Diabetics These foods are essential for diabetics, they help to manage the situation in Type 1 diabetes and may reverse type 2 diabetes 1. Lettuce 2. Onions 3. Lemon 4. Cucumber 5. Papaya 6. Garlic 7. Oat bran 8. Green tea 9. Guava 10. Tomatoes 11. Avocados 12. Broccoli 13. Parsley 14. Chicken 15. Fish 16. Bitter lemon 17. Sweet potatoes 18. Unsweetened yogurts 19. Spaghetti 20. Cherries 21. Apples 22. Garden egg 23. Peppers ( all varieties) 24. Spinach 25. Zucchini Foods, fruits and vegetables that that increase blood suga...