Ogbomosho news
Ogbomoso is a city in Oyo State, Nigeria. Here are some recent news updates from Ogbomoso:
Local News
- Oyo Govt. Commences Construction of Ogbomoso-Iseyin Road: The Oyo State Government has commenced the construction of the Ogbomoso-Iseyin road, which is expected to be completed in 18 months. The project is aimed at improving transportation and economic activities in the region. (Source: The Punch)
- Ogbomoso Polytechnic Students Protest Over Unpaid Allowances: Students of the Ogbomoso Polytechnic have protested over the non-payment of their allowances, which they claim has been outstanding for several months. The students are demanding that the management of the institution pays their allowances to enable them to focus on their studies. (Source: The Nation)
- Ogbomoso Community Lauds Gov. Makinde's Developmental Projects: The people of Ogbomoso have commended Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for his developmental projects in the community, including the construction of roads, provision of potable water, and establishment of a new general hospital. (Source: Vanguard)
National News
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 12.4%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 12.4% in June 2022, up from 11.4% in May 2022. The increase in inflation is attributed to rising food prices and other economic factors. (Source: Premium Times)
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.1% in Q2 2022: The NBS has also announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.1% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: This Day)
- Nigeria's Power Sector Records 4,000MW Generation: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power sector has recorded a generation of 4,000 megawatts (MW) for the first time in recent years. The increase in power generation is attributed to improved transmission and distribution infrastructure. (Source: The Guardian)
Sports News
- Ogbomoso-Based Football Club, Shooting Stars, Wins League Title: Shooting Stars, a football club based in Ogbomoso, has won the Oyo State Football League title after defeating their opponents, Ibadan-based 3SC, 2-1 in the final. (Source: The Punch)
- Nigeria's Super Eagles to Face Algeria in Friendly Match: The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, is set to face Algeria in a friendly match in September 2022. The match is aimed at preparing the team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. (Source: Vanguard)
These are some of the recent news updates from Ogbomoso and Nigeria. Please note that the news may not be up-to-date, and you may want to check other sources for more current information.