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DISTRESS CALL: Akinyele Council Boss, Hon Akinwole Akinleye Rallies Security Agencies to Reassure Ojoo-Arulogun Road Residents of Security Agencies Alertness.* 

During his address to the residents of Kole, Hon Akinwole Akinleye emphasized the importance of community cooperation in maintaining safety and security. He urged residents not to panic but to remain vigilant and proactive in their neighborhoods. The Executive Chairman highlighted the role of community vigilantes, encouraging locals to continue their efforts in signaling any […]

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Politics

How Adefope’s tactic ensured Oyo’s sole ownership of LAUTECH- Makinde

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Friday that the deceased former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Zambia, Ambassador Ibironke Adefope, played a critical role in solving the age-long ownership crisis that bedevilled the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. The governor noted that the diplomat suggested the tactic, which led to Oyo State gaining […]

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Tourism

Makinde announces Tourism Reset Agenda at int’l tourism summit

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced a major shift in the state’s handling of tourism development, stating that the government is launching a Tourism Reset Agenda, which encompasses a new blueprint on how the state will partner, deliver and communicate tourism. The governor noted that tourism is not an after-thought for the state, but […]

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NEWS

Makinde commissions 5.9km dualised Akobo-Ojurin-Olorunda Abaa road

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, commissioned the newly-dualised 5.9 kilometers Akobo–Ojurin–Olorunda Abaa road, noting that the project is a strategic linkage road that will open up rural communities, stimulate trade, ease transportation and uplift the quality of life of the people. The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor of the state, […]

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NEWS

Opening of new GRAs, digitisation of land allocation, property search grew Oyo’s revenue – Akin-Funmilayo

.Vows to stamp out building collapseCommissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, has credited Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s visionary leadership as the reason behind the state’s increased Internally Generated Revenue, noting that the opening up of new Government Reservation Areas, digitization of land allocation and title documents, among other initiatives, resulted in the […]

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Entertainment

Senator Alli celebrates ex-NCC chair, Adeolu Akande @ 60

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has felicitated a prominent APC chieftain and former Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. This is contained in a statement issued by his Media Office and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. Alli described Akande as a […]

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NEWS

Shettima to open national summit on nutrition, food security

Vice President Kashim Shettima will, on Monday, July 7, 2025, declare open a three-day national summit on nutrition and food security. Themed “Curbing Malnutrition and Food Insecurity Through Effective Synergy,” the summit is organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security. Chairman of the committee, Chike Okafor, disclosed this during a […]

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Health

Buhari is indisposed but not in ICU, ex-president’s aide clarifies

The Digital Media aide to former President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has refuted widespread media reports suggesting that the former Nigerian leader is critically ill and has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. Ahmad, who served as Buhari’s Special Assistant on Digital Media, made the clarification in a statement released on Thursday, following growing […]

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Politics

PDP Politicians Leaving Party Carcass To Wike, Cronies – Dele Momodu

He accused the APC of sending moles to opposition parties, saying that the ruling party does not want competition in the 2027 election. A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has said that some of the top members of the main opposition party have decided to leave the party for the Minister […]

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General

Ibadan Circular Road: Makinde’s efforts on road infrastructure commendable – Oyo Advisory Council

.Commends gov on legacy projectThe Oyo State Advisory Council has commended Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s efforts on building quality road infrastructure that targets the economic expansion agenda of the state.Chairman of the Council, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde (SAN), gave this commendation on Wednesday when he led members of the Council on an inspection to the ongoing 110 […]

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Health

Benefits of Drinking Warm Water in the Morning

According to nutritionists and medical professionals, starting the day with a glass of warm water—either plain or infused with natural ingredients like lemon or ginger—can significantly boost overall health and wellbeing. A public health physician, explained that the simple practice can help cleanse the digestive system and prepare the body for the day ahead. “Warm […]

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NEWS

FG unveils N50m grant to boost student innovation, entrepreneurship

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced a N50m Student Grant Venture Capital Initiative to support scaling student-led enterprises in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Alausa said the initiative aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by turning homegrown research into commercially viable products and services. The minister made the announcement on Wednesday […]

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NEWS

FG signs manpower agreement with Saint Lucia, begins deployment

Nigeria has signed a Technical Manpower Assistance agreement with the government of Saint Lucia, paving the way for the deployment of skilled Nigerian professionals to the Caribbean nation as part of efforts to deepen South-South cooperation and reconnect with the African diaspora. The agreement was signed in Castries, the capital of Saint Lucia, by the […]

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Foreign News

Zimbabwe Detains Journalist Over Satirical Piece

Faith Zaba, editor of the Zimbabwe Independent newspaper, is the latest journalist to be charged in court over what the government claimed undermined the authority of 82-year-old Mnangagwa. A prominent Zimbabwean journalist was detained Wednesday over a satirical article critical of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in a charge media groups decried was another attack on freedom […]

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Health

Effective Solutions for Tackling Body Odour

Body odour, medically known as bromhidrosis, occurs when sweat mixes with bacteria on the skin. While sweating is a natural body function, unpleasant smells can be a sign of poor hygiene, improper diet, or underlying health conditions. A dermatologist based in Ibadan, noted that body odour is preventable and treatable. “The first step is to […]

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Education

Students Protest Renaming of The Polytechnic Ibadan to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic

Hundreds of students from The Polytechnic Ibadan staged a protest on Tuesday at the Oyo State Government Secretariat, expressing strong opposition to the recent decision by Governor Seyi Makinde to rename the institution after the late former governor, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo. The demonstrators, led by the President of the Students’ Union Government (SUG), Olamide Oladipupo, […]

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Security

Troops Eliminate Notorious Sokoto Terror Kingpin, Yellow Danbokkolo

The operation, codenamed Fasan Yamma, was carried out over the course of a week by troops in collaboration with Hybrid Forces, air components, and other security agencies, following credible intelligence reports on the movement of fleeing bandits and insurgents. According to a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja by the Director of Defence Media Operations, […]

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Entertainment

Funke Akindele buys Kamo State iPhone 16 Promax

Nollywood actor and content creator Kamo State has bragged about the iPhone his senior colleague, Funke Akindele, gave him. In a question-and-answer session with his fans, he said that the filmmaker is a mother to many even before he met her, but he is the dramatic son who loves to make her good deeds loud. […]

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Entertainment

Actress Adesua Etomi stirs reactions as she rocks Banky W’s shirt in new photo

Actress and singer Adesua Etomi-Wellington has sparked buzz online after sharing a cute photo of herself rocking her husband, Banky W’s shirt — and the caption had everyone smiling. Posting on Instagram, the mother of one wrote: “Good evening. Please take this picture as a sign that you should definitely grab your husband’s shirt from […]

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